Wooden lookout over the Atlantic Forest in Pau Brasil National Park
Visitor guide

Pau Brasil National Park

Porto Seguro · Bahia

Visitor guide

Organising your visit

An Atlantic Forest protected area with trails, viewpoints, rivers and exceptional biodiversity.

Open location on the map

About this place

Pau Brasil National Park protects an extensive area of Atlantic Forest and offers experiences focused on enjoying the scenery, environmental education and responsible encounters with biodiversity. Interpretive trails, viewpoints, rivers and birdwatching are the main visiting options. Access is by road and may vary depending on the chosen route and local conditions. Before leaving, confirm admission, hours, booking requirements and visiting rules. For a safer and more informative experience, consider an authorized guide or monitor and check the weather forecast.

Getting there

Access via BR-367 and BA-001, passing through Vale Verde. Admission and visiting rules must be confirmed.

Things to do

Interpretive trails, viewpoints, birdwatching, river swimming and environmental education experiences.

Travel tips

Book when required, check the weather forecast and use an authorized guide or monitor.

Practical planning

Suggested duration
1 to 4 hours
Best time
Morning or late afternoon
Costs
Check admission, guided visits and optional services
Accessibility
Conditions vary; confirm before visiting
Advance booking
Recommended for groups and busier periods
Seasonality
Visits subject to local hours and conditions

Approximate distances

Porto Seguro airport
the road route may exceed 80 km
Porto Seguro town centre
approx. 43 km via ferry/BA-001
Bus terminal
approx. 45 km
Coroa Vermelha
approx. 58 km
Mundaí
approx. 50 km
Arraial d’Ajuda
approx. 35 km

Distances are estimates, not journey times. Confirm the route and any ferry crossings before departure.

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