- Type
- Nature
- Area
- Surroundings and Discovery Coast
- Depends on the tide
- No
Pau Brasil National Park is a federal Atlantic Forest protected area in the municipality of Porto Seguro. According to Wikipedia, it was created by decree on April 20, 1999 and covers about 19,027 hectares. It is managed by ICMBio, and visits are by appointment.
What the park protects
The forest is home to threatened species, including the jaguar, the puma and the harpy eagle, and trees such as brazilwood (pau-brasil), which gives the park its name. It is one of the areas of the World Heritage Site Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves, recognized by UNESCO in 1999.
What to do
- Guided forest trails.
- Birdwatching.
- Environmental education.
Available activities change. Check with ICMBio before you go.
How to get there from Trancoso
You need to reach the Porto Seguro area, by ferry from Arraial d’Ajuda or around overland, and continue to the park entrance. Leave early and set aside half a day or more. See Porto Seguro ferry.
Tips
- Book ahead; without an appointment, you may not get in.
- Light long-sleeved clothing, repellent and water.
- For children, choose short trails and confirm the minimum age with the park.
To understand the context of the Atlantic Forest in the region, read the Discovery Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Another nature outing is Monte Pascoal.
Practical tips
- Book your visit in advance: the park works by appointment, according to Wikipedia.
- Confirm hours, prices and open trails with ICMBio before setting off.
- Bring repellent, water and closed shoes.
- Keeping quiet on the trails increases your chances of seeing birds.
Frequently asked questions
When was Pau Brasil National Park created?
By decree on April 20, 1999, according to Wikipedia.
How big is the park?
About 19,027 hectares of Atlantic Forest, in the municipality of Porto Seguro.
Do I need to book?
Yes. Wikipedia records that visits are by prior appointment. Confirm the current rules with ICMBio.
How much is the entrance fee?
This guide does not publish prices without an up-to-date official source. Check with ICMBio or the park's official channels.
Combine with
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Surroundings and Discovery Coast Monte Pascoal National and Historical Park The mountain sighted by Cabral's fleet in 1500, surrounded by an Atlantic Forest national park tied to the history of the Pataxó people. See details -
Surroundings and Discovery Coast Jaqueira Pataxó Reserve An ethno-tourism project of the Pataxó people in a forest area near Porto Seguro, founded in 1998 by women of the community. See details -
Surroundings and Discovery Coast Porto Seguro Historic Center At the top of Porto Seguro: colonial houses, the Discovery Landmark and the Mother Church of Nossa Senhora da Pena, with sea views. See details