Itaúnas State Park, State park in Conceição da Barra, Brazil.
Itaúnas State Park covers about 3,481 hectares in Conceição da Barra, Espírito Santo, protecting the lower Itaúnas River and a coastal strip up to the Bahia border. Its habitats range from Atlantic Forest and restinga to mangroves, marshes and dunes reaching 30 metres on the beaches of Itaúnas and Riacho Doce.
The protected area was established in 1991 to safeguard the Atlantic Forest and archaeological sites in the region. This creation responded to the need to preserve both natural habitats and cultural evidence of past settlements.
The park is named after the Itaúnas River, which runs 34 kilometres through it. In the village of Itaúnas, the visitor centre houses the Tamar project headquarters, which protects sea turtles, and displays archaeological finds such as chipped stones, indigenous pottery and colonial-era artifacts from the park's 23 archaeological sites.
Visitors can explore the grounds daily and should bring comfortable walking shoes and sun protection, as trails across sand and through forest areas require good footwear. Carrying water and snacks helps stay comfortable during your visit.
The park holds 23 archaeological sites with chipped stones, indigenous pottery and colonial-era artifacts, and over 414 plant species have been recorded there. Its visitor centre in Itaúnas village houses the Tamar project, which protects sea turtles.
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