Sooretama Biological Reserve

Sooretama Biological Reserve is a nature reserve in Espírito Santo state that protects a large expanse of Atlantic Forest with towering trees and dense vegetation throughout. The landscape features swamps, natural water channels, and thick forest cover that extends across rolling terrain.

The reserve was established in 1982 by joining two existing protected areas into a single conservation effort for the Atlantic Forest ecosystem. This merger created one of the region's largest forest protection projects.

Scientists and researchers conduct studies on Atlantic Forest ecosystems within the reserve, contributing to environmental preservation knowledge and practices.

Access to the reserve is via BR-101 highway, then local roads leading to entry points where hiking trails begin. Visitors should wear appropriate clothing for humid conditions and bring sturdy footwear for forest paths.

The forest is home to jaguars and giant otters, predators that are rarely sighted in other reserves of the region and whose presence indicates a healthy ecosystem. These species require vast undisturbed territories to survive.