Parque Botânico de Caucaia

Parque Botânico de Caucaia is a state park featuring four distinct ecosystems: Mata de Tabuleiro, Caatinga, Cerrado, and mangrove sections along the Ceará River. The grounds include walking trails, a medicinal plant garden, an orchidarium, and a facility for seedling production.

The park was established in 1996 through state decree as a conservation project for the region's varied ecosystems. Initial management by a regional industrial federation changed hands over time as the park evolved.

The park serves as a gathering place for environmental learning, hosting school groups and community activities that connect people with the local plant life. Visitors notice how the space brings together those curious about the region's botanical heritage and traditional ecological knowledge.

The park sits about 15 kilometers from Fortaleza along the CE-090 highway and is easily accessible by car. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes for the walking trails and come prepared for the varied vegetation zones throughout the grounds.

The park shelters a notable bird collection with more than 60 different species inhabiting its various habitats. This avian diversity makes the place especially interesting for nature observers and demonstrates the ecological richness of the protected area.