Descobrimento
Brazil, Bahia
Descobrimento
LocationBrazil, Bahia
RegionBahia
TypeNational Park
Coordinates-17.0330°, -39.2670°
Established1999
Area215
Nearest CityPrado (15 mi)
Major CityTeixeira de Freitas (45 mi)
Entrance Fee5
About Descobrimento
Descobrimento National Park preserves one of the largest remaining areas of Atlantic Forest in northeastern Brazil. The park is located near where Portuguese explorers first landed in Brazil. It protects numerous endangered species and contains important historical sites.