Praia de Itaquitanduva, Sand beach in Xixová-Japuí State Park in São Vicente, Brazil
Praia de Itaquitanduva is a 300-metre sandy beach in São Vicente, set behind Morro do Xixová and below Pico do Itaipu within Xixová-Japuí State Park. It has no bars or vendors, only a natural spring of drinking water, and is reached by a forest trail of about 40 minutes.
The beach gained protected status in 1993 when it was incorporated into Xixová-Japuí State Park through official decree. This protection has prevented commercial development and ensured the forest and shoreline remain in their natural state.
Surfers, environmentalists and nature protectors joined forces against real-estate speculation here, and that campaign led to the state decree of 27 September 1993 creating Xixová-Japuí State Park. The beach is now used for scientific study of the migratory birds, flora and animals of the area.
Reaching this beach requires a walk of about forty minutes through Atlantic Forest paths. There are no shops or food vendors at the shoreline, but natural spring water is available along the way.
The area serves as a refuge for migratory birds and animals that depend on the forest cover for survival. This seclusion makes it an important habitat for species sensitive to human disturbance and coastal development.
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