Parque Estadual Xixová-Japuí
Description
Created in 1993, covering 901 ha (hectares), 600 ha of which are on land and 301 ha at sea, the Parque Estadual Xixová-Japuí protects a significant, well-conserved portion of Atlantic Forest that stands apart from the Serra do Mar. Located in the Baixada Santista Metropolitan Region, between the municipalities of São Vicente and Praia Grande, the Park preserves biomes such as the marine ecosystem, rocky shores, sandy beaches, restinga forest and hillside forest. Its main attractions are Praia de Itaquitanduva, Praia de Paranapuã, Praia do Canto do Forte, the Curtume and Surfistas trails, the old Curtume Cardamone (tannery), dating from 1914, which operated for 60 years in the city of São Vicente, the Fortaleza de Itaipu, the Pedreira, the Bicas and the marine area. Its fauna includes a variety of species, such as butterflies, sloths, sea turtles, guans, bats and terns, and its flora includes cecropias, bromeliads, fig trees and even endangered species such as the juçara palm.
Additional Information
- Total Area - 0.901km²
