Protected Areas in Brazil

Amazonia National Park is the oldest national park in the Amazon Rainforest. Spanning over a million hectares along the Tapajós River in Brazil, it safeguards a highly biodiverse habitat featuring dense lowland rainforests and white-sand grasslands. The park is a transition area between the Amazon Rainforest in the south and the Brazilian Cerrado in the north.

The Anavilhanas Archipelago is a testament to the dynamic forces of nature that shape the Amazon landscape. Comprising around 400 islands, 60 lakes, and numerous river channels, the archipelago is the world's second-largest fluvial archipelago. Situated in the Amazonas region of Brazil, Anavilhanas National Park stands as a bastion of biodiversity and ecological significance within the vast expanse of the Amazon Rainforest.

Aparados da Serra National Park is situated within the Serra Geral in the south of Brazil, the southern portion of the greater Serra do Mar system. Created in 1959 to protect the Itaimbezinho Canyon, today, the main goal is to conserve the grasslands, forests, and cliff vegetation ecosystems.

Araguaia National Park is in the Brazilian state of Tocantins on Bananal Island, Earth's largest known river island. The northern one-third of the island, designated as a National Park, is a popular destination for ecotourism. The southern two-thirds are indigenous territories.

The Atlantic Forest Southeast Reserves contain some of Brazil's best and most extensive examples of Atlantic Forest. The 25 protected areas that make up the World Heritage Site display the biological wealth and evolutionary history of one of the most threatened biomes in the world.

Brazilian Atlantic Islands: Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas Reserves consist of a Marine National Park and a Biological Reserve off the coast of Brazil. These protected areas are home to many tropical seabirds, and the waters are substantial breeding and feeding grounds.

Cabo Orange National Park is located in Amapá state, on the coastline of northern Brazil and close to the border with French Guiana. The park is characterized by flooded grasslands, unique in the Amazon region, and by mangroves, which act as fish nurseries.

Campos Amazônicos National Park is located in northwestern Brazil. It stretches through the state of Amazonas, crossing into the neighboring states of Rondônia and Mato Grosso. It is part of an ecological corridor intended to contain agricultural expansion into the central Amazon.

Campos Gerais National Park is located in the south-central region of Paraná in southern Brazil. The terrain is rugged, and the area's relief comprises rocks from the Paraná Basin. It includes peculiar shapes of great scenic beauty, notably the Vila Velha sandstones and sinkholes (Furnas).

Nestled on the border between the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo, the Caparaó National Park is a testament to Brazil's rich natural heritage. Encompassing the majestic Caparaó Mountains within its boundaries, this park offers a sanctuary for diverse ecosystems, from dense montane rainforests to alpine meadows. Pico da Bandeira, the third-highest mountain in Brazil, lies at the park's heart.