Protected Natural Areas

Rio de Janeiro’s protected landscapes encompass diverse ecosystems, from the urban Atlantic Forest of Tijuca National Park to the coastal marine habitats of Tamoios Ecological Station. This collection features UNESCO World Heritage sites like Sítio Roberto Burle Marx and the historic 19th-century Botanical Garden. It also highlights critical conservation zones such as the São João River basin, which serves as a primary habitat for the endangered golden lion tamarin, and the rugged Serra da Bocaina, spanning the border with São Paulo.

Serra da Bocaina National Park

Serra da Bocaina National Park is a national park of Brazil. It is located at the border between the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo…

Tijuca National Park

The Tijuca National Park is an urban national park in the mountains of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Sítio Roberto Burle Marx

The lovely estate used to be a home of the architect Roberto Burle Marx. Features both beautiful architecture and lush gardens.

Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden

The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden or Jardim Botânico is located at the Jardim Botânico district in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro.

Parque Ambiental de Saudade.

A botanical garden and public green space located in the city of Barra Mansa.

Tamoios Ecological Station

Tamoios Ecological Station is a coastal marine ecological station in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Área de Relevante Interesse Ecológico Floresta da Cicuta

A conservation area in the southern region of Rio de Janeiro state that protects one of the last remaining fragments of Atlantic Forest in the Paraíba do Sul river valley.

Área de Proteção Ambiental da Bacia do Rio São João/Mico-Leão-Dourado

A sustainable-use conservation unit dedicated to protecting the São João River basin and the habitat of the endangered golden lion tamarin.

Reserva da Marinha do Brasil

A nature reserve managed by the Brazilian Navy, preserving local scrubland and coastal ecosystems.