Vale do Ribeira Sector

The Vale do Ribeira Sector is the most extensive of the Atlantic Forest Great Reserve, crossing 29 municipalities, in addition to the city of Registro, and is also the closest to São Paulo, the largest Brazilian city and one of the largest in Latin America.

This large Sector encompasses at the same time the Paranapiacaba mountain range, a portion of the Serra do Mar mountain range that goes from the border with Paraná almost to the capital, and the coastal portion, both the Lagamar and a portion of the Central Coast. Here dozens of protected areas of various categories have been created, arranged in corridors or mosaics, many with excellent infrastructure to welcome visitors. These areas are home to the largest population of Southern muriquis; a small population of black lion-tamarins and a significant number of large mammals, such as jaguars, peccaries and tapirs.

The cultural richness of the Vale do Ribeira Sector is countless. In the highlands, especially in Eldorado, Iporanga and Barra do Turvo, we find the greatest density of Quilombola Communities in the entire state of São Paulo, maintaining their traditions and strengthened roots. On the coast, the rich caiçara culture prevails in countless fishing communities spread around Cananéia, Ilha Comprida and Iguape, some of the oldest and most important cities in Brazil. We cannot forget also the riverside communities and the colonial heritage, especially the Japanese culture, which is present in several municipalities.

ACCESS THE PORTALS OF THE VALE DO RIBEIRA SECTOR:
– DAS ÁGUAS PORTAL
– LAGAMAR PORTAL
– SERRA DE PARANAPIACABA PORTAL
– MATA ATLÂNTICA PORTAL