ICMBio Overhauls Fees for Federal Conservation Units Effective Nov. 1

Overview

• The Chico Mendes Institute published the new pricing tables in the federal register on Oct. 16, with implementation across federal conservation units starting Nov. 1.
• Entrance examples include R$40 at Parque Nacional de Brasília, R$54 for on-foot access to Cristo Redentor in Tijuca, and Fernando de Noronha at R$192 for Brazilians or R$384 for foreigners, while Abrolhos will charge R$20 with an exemption for recognized surrounding residents.
• Discounts and exemptions are maintained, including 50% for eligible local residents, free entry for children up to 12 and seniors, and specific rules such as exemptions for Noronha residents and first-degree relatives.
• Service and rental rates were updated, such as R$44 per person per day for the guest house at Floresta Nacional de Ipanema, R$27 per day for camping, and R$4,486 per day to rent the Corcovado area in Parque Nacional da Tijuca.
• Operational provisions allow units with reservation systems to forgo charging at booking, while administrative fees include R$73 per year for guide accreditation in Brasília and vehicle credentials in Jericoacoara ranging from R$329 to R$657 for two years.