Reserva de Desenvolvimento Sustentável Estadual Ponta do Tubarão
Reserva de Desenvolvimento Sustentável Estadual Ponta do Tubarão, Sustainable development reserve in Macau, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
The reserve spans 12,946 hectares of diverse ecosystems, including mangroves, coastal plateaus, Atlantic Forest fragments, beaches, rivers, and lagoons across multiple municipalities.
In 2003, State Law No. 8.349 established the Ponta do Tubarão State Sustainable Development Reserve as the second such protected area in Brazil.
Local communities in Diogo Lopes and Sertãozinho maintain traditional practices while participating in environmental management and resource conservation within the reserve.
Access to the reserve is available through highways BR 406, RN-401, RN-221, and RN-403, with accommodations located in the nearby towns of Macau and Guamaré.
The reserve integrates scientific research, environmental education, and community-based tourism through guided terrestrial and aquatic trails led by local guides.
Location: Macau
Location: Rio Grande do Norte
Inception: 2003
GPS coordinates: -5.10011,-36.34472
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:05
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