Guaricana National Park National Park

Guaricana National Park is a protected area in the state of Paraná in southern Brazil that safeguards remnants of the Atlantic Forest in a coastal-mountain setting. The park preserves forested slopes, streams and waterfalls of the Serra do Mar region.

The park offers forest walks, waterfalls and opportunities to see Atlantic Forest flora and fauna, including native tree species and forest-dependent wildlife. Trails run through montane and submontane forest, and the park contributes to regional water supply protection.

Guaricana was created to conserve remaining fragments of Atlantic Forest and the headwaters of rivers that flow to the coastal plain; it forms part of broader conservation efforts along the Serra do Mar. Protection has aimed to reduce deforestation and secure corridors between forest patches.

The park lies in eastern Paraná in the Serra do Mar coastal mountain range, inland from Brazil’s southern Atlantic coast, within a landscape of steep forested slopes and river valleys.

Guaricana sits in Paraná state; access is from regional towns and cities such as Curitiba. Check with ICMBio and local park authorities for permitted access points and current trail conditions.

• Several access points exist-plan routes in advance and check with ICMBio or local park authorities for access restrictions.
• Bring rain gear and insect protection-the Atlantic Forest is humid and biologically dense.
• Support local conservation projects where possible; many Atlantic Forest reserves rely on partnered programs.