atlantic plant species flourish in the unspoiled environment of both the serra das emerências and the reserva do tauá ecological reserves.

reserva do tauá is home to over 300 species of butterfly and more than 60 breeds of birds, so tourists should certainly have a pair of binoculars handy when visiting.

emerências is home to rare golden tamarin monkeys and several endangered and exotic species of plants.

in addition to the reserves, there are two further environmental protection areas (epa) within the territory of búzios.