very often, national and state parks are
referred to as 'ecological reserves' as in fact these are
protected areas as well - here, however, we listed strictly the
conservation units officially labeled as 'reservas ecológicas.'
the state of rio de janeiro is home to several reserves, all
worth a visit and many reachable with a day trip from the city.
the
reserve of alcobaça,
in
teresópolisis ideal fro anyone interest in mountains and medium-altitude
forests, while the
reserve of jacarépia
in
saquaremais ideal for anyone fascinated by
lagoons.