Pau Brasil National Park

The 19,000-hectare park features coastal plains intersected by streams, with dense Atlantic Forest vegetation covering the landscape throughout the protected area.

The national park, established in 1999 to commemorate Brazil's 500th anniversary, preserves a section of Atlantic Forest where Portuguese explorers first arrived in 1500.

Local residents participate in conservation programs and guide visitors through designated trails while sharing knowledge about traditional relationships with the forest.

Visitors can access the park daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM through the BR 367 and BA 001 highways, with check-in required at the Visitor Center.

The Ibirapitanga Trail includes a 150-meter elevated walkway where visitors can observe young Brazilwood trees, an endangered species native to the Atlantic Forest.

Location: Porto Seguro

Operator: Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade

Website: https://icmbio.gov.br/portal/biodiversidade/unidades-de-conservacao/biomas-brasileiros/mata-atlantica/unidades-de-conservacao-mata-atlantica/2206-parna-do-alto-cariri.html

GPS coordinates: -16.50416,-39.25141

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:03