Environmental protection area of Dunas do Rosado, Environmental protection area in Porto do Mangue, Brazil.
Dunas do Rosado is an environmental protection area combining desert landscapes and coastal features along Ponta do Mel in northeastern Brazil. The zone contains moving sand dunes, reddish cliffs, and coastal vegetation forming a diverse landscape.
The protection area gained official status in 2018 following a lengthy process to establish sustainable usage guidelines. This recognition marked a turning point for safeguarding this coastal landscape.
The sand dunes here gained fame through Brazilian television productions, becoming a recognizable backdrop in the cultural landscape. This filming history shapes how people see and value the place today.
The area is accessible through Ponta do Mel village, which offers accommodations and seafood restaurants for visitors. Local tour operators can help you navigate and explore the dunes and coastline safely.
The area contains Brazil's second-largest collection of moving sand dunes, where reddish cliffs meet desert sands at the coast. This unusual combination of geological features creates a landscape shaped by natural erosion and sand movement processes.
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