Salto Morato Private Natural Heritage Reserve
Salto Morato Private Natural Heritage Reserve, Private natural heritage reserve in Guaraqueçaba, Brazil.
Salto Morato Private Natural Heritage Reserve is a protected area within the Atlantic Forest offering trails through mountainous terrain and dense vegetation. The site includes a research center, camping facilities, and lodging options for visitors.
The reserve was established in 1994 by the Fundação Grupo Boticário de Proteção à Natureza, marking an important step in regional forest conservation. International organizations provided support for this protection initiative.
The reserve serves as a center for environmental education, helping visitors understand the importance of Atlantic Forest conservation through hands-on experiences. Programs here focus on connecting people directly with nature and its protection.
Visitors can use interpretive trails and visit the research center while following regulations that protect the natural environment. It is advisable to prepare for the conditions of mountainous terrain and humid forest surroundings.
Scientists have documented hundreds of plant species here and discovered fish species that were previously unknown to science. These findings show how biodiverse and valuable this forest area truly is.
Location: Paraná
Location: Guaraqueçaba
Part of: Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves
GPS coordinates: -25.16413,-48.29791
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46
The South Region of Brazil brings together nature reserves, waterfalls, beaches, and mountain peaks. Here you find geological formations such as canyons and caves, plus islands with archaeological sites. The landscape ranges from the Atlantic coast to inland highlands, where subtropical rainforest grows and rivers run through gorges. The region offers surf areas like Guarda do Embaú and Praia do Rosa, hiking trails through Cânion Itaimbezinho and Cânion Fortaleza, and mountain destinations such as Pico Paraná and Morro da Igreja. Nature parks like Parque Nacional de Aparados da Serra and Reserva Natural Salto Morato protect native species and ecosystems. Visitors can explore sandstone formations at Parque Estadual de Vila Velha, walk through caves like Gruta de Botuverá, or visit islands such as Ilha do Campeche. Serra do Rio do Rastro winds through curves into the mountains, while waterfalls like Cachoeira do Avencal and Cascata Encantada drop through forests.
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