Brazil: Atlantic Rainforest
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A Journey to Brazil’s Most Endangered Ecosystem
The Atlantic rainforests of Brazil represent one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world with less than 5% of the original forest remaining. These remaining forests drape the Serro do Mar mountain range that runs parallel to the southeast coast. Tucked away in the reserves protecting the last remnants of these forests is a spectacular diversity of birds, many of them endemic to both Brazil and to these special forests. Although birds will be the main focus of this trip, we will be on the lookout for some of the endemic reptiles, amphibians and mammals as well. We should see the incredible golden lion tamarin in the wild and if lucky could spot another endemic primate – the muriqui or woolly spider monkey.
During the majority of this trip we will stay at Guapi Assu Bird Lodge. Located in the heart of an Atlantic rainforest reserve, this lodge is home to 435 species of birds including 111 Atlantic forest endemics and 63 Brazilian endemics. EcoQuest Travel is proud to invite you to join us as we explore the birds and other wildlife of the Atlantic rainforests – Brazil’s most endangered ecosystem.
11-Day Natural History Trip Sample Itinerary
WILDLIFE OF THE ATLANTIC RAINFOREST
A Journey to Brazil’s Most Endangered Ecosystem
Day 1 – Home City to US Gateway and on to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Day 2 – Rio de Janeiro
Day 3 – Poco das Antas Golden Lion Tamarin Reserve
Day 4 & 5 – Guapi Assu Bird Lodge
Day 6 – Serra dos Orgaos National Park
Day 7 – Guapi Assu Bird Lodge
Day 8 – Macae de Cima
Day 9 – Sumidouro
Day 10 – Guapi Assu to Rio
Day 11 – Rio de Janeiro to our US Gateway City and Home
Please note that EcoQuest Travel will make every effort to adhere to this itinerary, but dates, times, activities and prices are subject to change depending on scheduling and availability.
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Source: Pinto & Voivodic, 2021. Yale Environment 360
