Bacanga State Park, State park in São Luís, Brazil.
The Bacanga State Park spans 2,634 hectares of land south of São Luís, containing forests, mangroves, and water bodies that support local wildlife populations.
The park was established on March 7, 1980, replacing the former Federal Protective Forest of São Luís Island Watersheds created in 1944.
The park contains the ruins of Sítio do Físico, the region's first industrial complex from the late 18th century, now protected as a national heritage site.
This natural area provides 10 percent of São Luís drinking water through the Batatã reservoir system, making it essential for the city's water supply.
Archaeological discoveries within the park reveal human settlements dating back 6,000 years, with shell mounds indicating early maritime resource exploitation.
Location: Maranhão
Inception: 1980
GPS coordinates: -2.59178,-44.27373
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:49
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