Vale Natural Reserve
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Have you ever thought about visiting a practically intact portion of the Atlantic Forest and still enjoying several ecological tourism options?
The Vale Natural Reserve, located in Linhares-ES, is an official space for conservation and scientific research, since 1978, which has several leisure options. Browse the page and learn more about the location.
Photographer: Bruno Coelho - F/Still Fotografia
Where we are
Where is it located?
Rodovia BR 101, KM 122
Linhares, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Distance from the main capitals
162.3 km from Vitória (ES)
686 km from Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
632 km from Belo Horizonte (MG)
Opening hours
Tuesdays to Sundays, from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
*The visitation sector of the Vale Natural Reserve is reopened to the public, with the exception of some areas such as the hotel and restaurant, which remain closed.
Entry is free!
Leisure and knowledge: What to expect from the Vale Natural Reserve?
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What to do in the Vale Natural Reserve?
Browse through the items below and learn more about each of the attractions that are there for you at the Vale Natural Reserve:
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Usage Rules
Photographer: Bruno Coelho - F/Still Fotografia
- Be very careful when using bicycles, skates, skateboards, scooters and other similar equipment. Improper use may cause accidents and are the sole responsibility of the visitor.
- The use of ATVs in the Reserve area is prohibited.
- There is a flow of wild animals and pedestrians on the roads, so don't exceed the speed limits.
- It is forbidden to stop or park on the access roads and vehicle movement, use the parking lots, it is mandatory to park in reverse.
- High volume sound is not allowed out of respect for the environment and the people who share this space with you.
- All garbage must be deposited in appropriate places, always respecting the selective collection.
- The use of drones is only allowed with the authorization of ANAC and prior permission of the RNV manager.
- It is forbidden to consume alcoholic beverages in the area of the Reserve.
- Smoking is prohibited in the areas of the Reserve;
- Balloons or bladders are not allowed in the Reserve.
- Items found in the Reserve area will be kept for 03 months. After this period they will be donated.
- Leafleting and/or advertising is not allowed.
- It is forbidden to make fire, barbecue, hunt, fish and camping in the Reserve.
- Do not share single use items. Bring your individual bottle to drink water and stay hydrated, as we do not provide disposable cups at the Reserve.
- Do not access restricted areas. In case of doubt about the visitor access area, consult our Public Use Map or ask our employees.
- Self-guided trails must be done with caution and respect for nature.
- The Pequi Vinagreiro Trail can only be carried out with the accompaniment of the Environmental Instructor at the scheduled times.
- To take part in the trails, you must be aged 6 or over and wear long pants, a shirt, closed shoes and leggings.
- Be careful when walking in the forest, pay attention to where you step and where you put your hand.
- Do not feed or get close to the animals.
- The entry of domestic animals is prohibited, as they may cause problems for wild fauna or acquire zoonoses.
- The works must be carried out within the opening hours of the Reservation (Tuesday to Sunday, from 8:30 am to 4 pm).
- The use of the space for filming and/or photographs for commercial and/or media dissemination purposes must be previously scheduled and can only be carried out with the authorization of the management.
- The material damage caused to the space, by the photographer, the video maker or his clients, will be their sole and exclusive responsibility.
- RNV will not be responsible for equipment, objects and materials left in any premises of the place.
- The use of electrical power points available in common areas to recharge equipment is the sole responsibility of the customer.
- Rehearsals wearing bikinis, underwear, lingerie, must be informed in advance.
- The use of drones is only allowed with the authorization of ANAC and prior permission of the RNV manager.
- It is not allowed to photograph inside the forest without authorization (restricted area).
- It is forbidden to climb, stick, hang, pierce or nail balloons, banners, flags and any other objects on trees, toys and building structures.
- Partial and/or total blocking of the bathrooms is not allowed, making access difficult, due to the use of photographic materials, clothes, makeup, hangers, among others.
- Picnics must be held within the opening hours of the Reservation (Tuesday to Sunday, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm).
- Covered structures are not scheduled for picnics (Spaces for rent).
- The picnic must be held only in the visitation area, being allowed to use the existing wooden tables or bring towels to cover the lawn.
- All waste generated must be segregated according to selective collection, and it is not allowed to leave bags with waste in any environment.
- The use of electrical power points available in common areas to recharge equipment is the visitor's responsibility.
- The Vale Natural Reserve is not responsible for equipment, objects and materials left in any premises of the place.
- It is not allowed to bring food that refers to lunch.
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Habitat Protection Component of Vale’s Forest Goal
Fotógrafo: Wilton José da Costa Junior
Main areas of activity:
- Ecosystem protection and biodiversity conservation, including the systematic monitoring of rare and endangered species;
- Environmental awareness raising in connection with nature.
Learn a little about each reserve on the following slides:
Goytacazes National Forest (ICMBio)
This is the largest urban forest in the state of Espírito Santo and it is part of the Doce River region. The national forest was created with the aim of protecting water resources and biodiversity, producing native Atlantic Forest seeds, recovering degraded areas in the Doce River region, sustainably using multiple forest resources, carrying out scientific research, emphasizing methods for sustainable exploitation of native forests, and carrying out environmental education.
Area: 1,423.96 hectares
Location: Linhares, Espírito Santo
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Serra das Torres State Natural Monument Park (IEMA)
Spanning the Itapemirim and Itabapoana river basins, this is the largest conservation area in the Full Protection category created by the state government of Espírito Santo. It supplies water to the municipalities of Mimoso do Sul and Atílio Vivácqua, which have a combined population of around 30,000 people. Associated with rugged, mountainous terrain, it is one of the most important forest complexes in the south of Espírito Santo and it has been recognized as a priority for biodiversity conservation in the state.
Location: Atílio Vivácqua, Mimoso do Sul and Muqui, Espírito Santo
Area: 10,458.90 hectares
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Duas Bocas Biological Reserve (IEMA)
The purpose of Duas Bocas Biological Reserve is to preserve biodiversity and ecosystems, and to generate knowledge through research and studies. It protects a vast array of fauna and flora biodiversity, including rare and endangered species. It is part of the Duas Bocas – Mestre Álvaro Ecological Corridor and supplies around 60,000 residents of Cariacica with water.
Location: Cariacica, Viana and Santa Leopoldina, Espírito Santo
Area: 2,910 hectares
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Cunhambebe State Park (INEA)
An important asset that conserves natural ecosystems. The site is used for scientific research, environmental education and interpretation, recreation in contact with nature and ecological tourism. It forms part of the ecological corridor between the Bocaina and Tinguá massifs, contributing
nt water source areas. This area is of great importance to Vale, since it is within its territory that water is collected to supply the Guaíba Island Terminal (TIG).
Location: Angra dos Reis, Mangaratiba, Rio Claro and Itaguaí/RJ
Area covered: 38,053.00 ha
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Augusto Ruschi Biological Reserve (ICMBio)
This reserve has exuberant vegetation, rich in ornamental species, and the diversity of epiphytes is very great, including endemic, rare and endangered species. It is part of one of the world’s hotspots in terms of endemism and biodiversity and it has more than 100 perennial springs and streams, contributing to the formation of major waterways. The high level of endemism, coupled with the current level of conservation of the forest, means that there are a remarkable 150 species of endangered flowering plants in the reserve. It is one of the planet’s most diverse places in terms of trees and other species threatened with extinction.
Location: Santa Teresa, Espírito Santo
Area: 3,598.41 hectares
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Mata Escura Biological Reserve (ICMBio)
This reserve is home to one of the last fragments of Atlantic Forest in the northeast of the state of Minas Gerais and it has a high incidence of rare mammal, reptile and amphibian species. It seeks to fully preserve the natural resources and biodiversity existing within its boundaries. The reserve is located in the Jequitinhonha Valley, one of the most deprived parts of the state, in which many people live in conditions of extreme poverty. Around R$26 million will be invested through a cooperation agreement, contributing to the region’s social and environmental development.
Location: Jequitinhonha and Almenara, Minas Gerais
Area: 50,892.39 hectares
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União Biological Reserve (ICMBio)
This reserve protects one of the last and largest remnants of lowland Atlantic Forest in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Research shows that União Biological Reserve has the richest and most diverse fauna of all the Atlantic Forest remnants studied in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Its objective is to ensure the protection and recovery of remnants of the Atlantic Forest and associated formations, as well as the typical fauna that depends on them, especially the golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia).
Location: Casimiro de Abreu, Macaé and Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro
Area: 7,756.76 hectares
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Photographer: Bruno Coelho - F/Still Fotografia
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