Pau Brasil National Park

Pau Brasil National Park is a nature reserve covering an extensive area with flat coastal plains crossed by small streams. The Atlantic Forest vegetation dominates the landscape throughout, creating a dense canopy of native trees and plants.

The park was created in 1999 to mark a significant moment in Brazilian history when Portuguese explorers first reached the coast. It protects a section of forest that stood at the center of early European contact with the land.

The park holds deep meaning for local communities who maintain connections to the forest through conservation efforts. Visitors encounter guides who share how people today work to protect the Atlantic Forest ecosystem.

The park can be reached by road and has a visitor center where you can get information and check in. Trails pass through wet and densely vegetated areas, so proper footwear and preparation are helpful for exploring.

One trail features an elevated wooden walkway where visitors can observe young Brazilwood trees growing in their natural habitat. This species was once heavily harvested for trade and remains scarce in the region today.

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: December 14, 2025 11:20