created in 1994, this area of ​​environmental protection and urban renewal is the largest in the city of rio de janeiro. over the years, an important contribution to the preservation of the area was given by the local fishermen and residents of the area. since 2003 the centro de educação ambiental aparu do jequiá (environmental education center of jequiá) has been available to promote knowledge about the area, including educational films, and hiking tours to show flora and fauna to all who wish to go - simply by calling 21 3975.0902.