Pau Brasil National Park National Park

Address: Pau Brasil National Park, Bahia, Brazil

Hours: Daylight hours recommended

Admission: Free

Pau Brasil National Park in Bahia, Brazil, is a protected area established to conserve fragments of coastal Atlantic Forest and the endangered pau-brasil (brazilwood) tree. It protects coastal forest ecosystems near Brazil’s eastern shore.

Visitors encounter tropical Atlantic Forest habitat, walking trails and opportunities to see native flora and fauna associated with this biodiversity-rich biome. The park’s focus is conservation of forest remnants and species associated with the historic brazilwood forests.

The protected area was created to safeguard remaining stands of pau-brasil and associated Atlantic Forest following centuries of forest loss along Brazil’s coast. It forms part of regional conservation efforts in southern Bahia.

The park is located in southern Bahia near the coastal zone around Porto Seguro and other municipalities on Brazil’s eastern seaboard.

• Pau-brasil protection: The park conserves remnants of Atlantic Forest and populations of the endangered pau-brasil tree in southern Bahia.

Pau Brasil National Park is in Bahia state along the southern coast, accessible from cities like Porto Seguro. Road access is via state highways and local roads; visitors should plan transport and guides in advance due to limited on‑site services.

• Look for remnants of Pau‑Brasil (Brazilwood) and local signage explaining conservation efforts-these are sometimes easy to miss.
• Hire a local guide from nearby communities to learn about both biodiversity and cultural connections to the forest.
• Expect unpaved roads and limited facilities; plan for basic camping or day‑trip logistics.