Guapi-Mirim Environmental Protection Area

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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

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