there are several local campaigns to protect the birds and the mangrove amid reports that the area is to be turned into a landfill site - the mangrove is not only vital for the herons, but other species of stunning wildlife and plants.

the white sand dunes line the road to arraial do cabo - the largest of these sand structures, named mother dune, is a perfect spot to gaze at the sunset during the summer.

published by mapstore, this is a detailed map of the protected areas of cabo frio.