Lagoa do Peixe National Park

Lagoa do Peixe National Park spans 36,721 hectares along the Atlantic coast, featuring parallel dune lines and multiple coastal lagoons between sea level and 17 meters elevation.

The Brazilian government established this protected area in 1986 to safeguard essential wintering zones for migratory birds traversing between Patagonia and North America.

The Instituto Chico Mendes manages this reserve, which received international recognition as part of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network in 1991.

Visitors can observe numerous bird species throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 0 to 40 degrees Celsius and annual rainfall reaching 1,250 millimeters.

The park serves as a critical stopover for Chilean flamingos, Andean flamingos, red knots, and common terns during their long-distance migrations.

Operator: Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade

GPS coordinates: -31.25182,-50.95395

Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:26