Juréia-Itatins Ecological Station

Juréia-Itatins Ecological Station is a large protected area on the São Paulo coast that contains multiple ecosystems within its boundaries. It includes mangrove swamps at sea level, coastal plains, and forested mountains that together create a complex natural system.

The area was planned for nuclear power plants in the 1980s but was instead officially protected as an ecological station in 1986. This shift changed how the land would be used and preserved for the future.

Local communities have lived here for generations and continue to fish using traditional methods in certain areas. Their way of life is connected to both the coast and forest, shaping how people interact with the landscape today.

Visitors can enter through the Itinguçu Nucleus, which offers basic facilities and services for people exploring the area. This location provides information and facilities to help organize your visit.

The reserve extends from mangrove swamp at sea level up to mountains that reach about 800 meters high. These dramatic elevation changes create very different habitats and environments across a relatively compact area.