Guapi-Mirim Environmental Protection Area, Environmental protection area in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Guapi-Mirim Environmental Protection Area extends across 13,926 hectares of coastal marine territory within Guanabara Bay, including both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
The Brazilian Federal Government established this protected area in September 1984 following coordinated efforts from environmental groups and scientific researchers.
Local communities maintain traditional fishing practices within designated zones, supporting sustainable resource management while preserving their connection to the marine environment.
The protection area spans across four municipalities: Guapimirim, Itaborai, Mage, and Sao Goncalo, with visitor access managed through scheduled appointments.
The reserve contains one of the last remaining medium-sized continuous mangrove sections in Rio de Janeiro state, covering 2,000 hectares within the Guanabara Ecological Station.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: 1984
GPS coordinates: -22.72000,-42.99400
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:47
Morro do Castelo
11.8 km
Guanabara Ecological Station
2.2 km
Phare de l'île de Paquetá
12.3 km
Capela de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim
8.7 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Piedade de Magepe
8.7 km
Capela de Santa Ana Piedade
11.9 km
Bebedouro dos Pássaros I
12.6 km
Getulio Vargas em Paquetá
12.5 km
Bebedouro de Fídias
12.6 km
Relógio Modelo Mesbla
12.5 km
Cacique Tamoio Guaixara
12.5 km
Golfinho de Paquetá
12.6 km
Marco do logradouro da Praia Pintor Castanegto
12.3 km
Marco aos Ex-Combatentes de Paquetá
12.6 km
Carlos Gomes em Paquetá
12.4 km
Pedro Bruno
12.6 km
Canhão de Dom João
12.5 km
Marco da Lenda do Baobá - Maria Gorda
12.5 km
Marco do logradouro da Praça Pedro Bruno
12.6 km
Marco do logradouro da Praia dos Tamoios
12.5 km
Marco em Homenagem à Paquetá
12.3 km
Marco do Logradouro da Praça São Roque
12.5 km
Marco do logradouro da Rua Furquim Werneck
12.6 km
Banco de Peixe da Praça Pedro Bruno
12.5 km
Caramanchão da Praça Pedro Bruno
12.6 km
Poço de São Roque
12.5 km
Bebedouro dos Pássaros II
12.5 km
Caramanchão Belvedere de Praça Bom Jesus
12.6 kmReviews
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