Welcome to the Atlantic Forest
A Birdwatcher’s Paradise
Stretching along Brazil’s coastline, the Atlantic Forest once covered more than 1.3 million km², but today less than 12% of its original area remains. Despite this dramatic loss, it is still one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, sheltering over 20,000 plant species, 270 species of mammals, and around 930 species of birds, many of which are found nowhere else.
What sets the atlantic forest apart?
The Atlantic Forest is one of the richest birding hotspots on the planet. Out of its 930 bird species, nearly 200 are endemic, including some of Brazil’s most iconic and colorful species: the vibrant toucanets, the dazzling tanagers, the endangered red-billed curassow, and the striking saffron toucanet.
For bird photographers, the forest offers endless opportunities: trails alive with birdsong, feeders buzzing with hummingbirds, and hides that bring you eye-to-eye with rare species. The diversity of habitats, from dense montane forests to coastal lowlands, ensures a wide variety of sightings in relatively small areas.
🐾 A Haven for Bird Photography
this ecosystem reveals some of the most sought-after birds on the continent, many of them found nowhere else.
Nowhere else blends such richness, rarity, and fragility
where to stay?
our place of Paradise
For our tours, we suggest to stay at the Trilha dos Tucanos Lodge, a small, family-run lodge dedicated to bird photography and observation. Clean, comfortable rooms and homemade meals create a welcoming base in the heart of the forest.
Famous for its feeders attracting 350+ bird species, some feeding right from your hand, the lodge also offers 4 km of trails, hummingbird stations, and forest hides for shy species.
Gardens full of native fruit trees make every outing a unique experience. Authentic, simple, and immersed in nature, a true sanctuary for Atlantic Forest birds.
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and also...
the intervales national park
Located in the state of São Paulo, Intervales State Park is one of the largest and most biodiverse reserves of the Atlantic Forest. Covering 41,704 hectares of dense forest, waterfalls, caves, and trails, it provides an exceptional sanctuary for wildlife.
Intervales is home to impressive biodiversity, including numerous endemic and threatened species. Its dense and varied vegetation provides ideal habitats for birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Iconic species include jaguars, tapirs, golden lion tamarins, and many rare birds.
The park is world-renowned for ornithology, with over 360 bird species recorded. Accompanied by an expert birding guide, visitors can spot motmots, tinamous, hummingbirds, toucans, tanagers, and many more, often up close thanks to specially designed trails and hides.
For your stay, we’ve selected Pousada Pica Pau, located inside the park.
Intervales State Park exemplifies conservation and responsible tourism. Limited access and careful management ensure the protection of this fragile environment while offering visitors an unforgettable experience.
Our Tours Including atlantic forest
A Forest at Risk
The Atlantic Forest is one of the most threatened ecosystems on Earth.
Once covering over 1.3 million km², today less than 12% remains, fragmented and vulnerable.
Habitat loss, deforestation, and urban expansion put countless species, including golden lion tamarins and hundreds of endemic birds, at risk.
Visiting responsibly supports conservation efforts and helps protect this extraordinary forest for future generations.
