Discovery National Park National Park

Discovery National Park (Parque Nacional do Descobrimento) is a national park in southern Bahia, Brazil, established to protect fragments of the Atlantic Forest near the coastal ‘Land of Discovery’ region. It conserves areas of high biodiversity associated with Brazil’s Atlantic coastal forests.

The park contains forested areas, wildlife habitat and trails for low-impact visitation, with an emphasis on conserving native flora and fauna of the region. It forms part of broader conservation efforts for the Costa do Descobrimento area.

The protected area was created to preserve natural ecosystems in a region of historical significance on Brazil’s southern Bahia coast and to maintain biodiversity and ecological services. Management focuses on conservation and regulated public use.

Geographically the park is located in the state of Bahia on Brazil’s eastern coast, in the vicinity of Porto Seguro and the Costa do Descobrimento tourism region.

• Habitat: Protects remnant Atlantic Forest ecosystems in the southern Bahia coastal region.

Discovery National Park is in Bahia, Brazil. Access depends on the park’s sector: reachability is typically by road from nearby towns or by boat along coastal sectors. Local guides and park administration provide current access information and recommended routes.

• The park covers remote areas-hire a local guide for trails that are poorly marked or for river navigation.
• Seasonal flooding can affect trails and access-check local park administration for current conditions.
• Bring insect protection and sun shelter; the Bahian coast and interior can be intense in humidity and sun.