Excursion "National Park The Restinga":

In the morning we pick you up at your place. The first stop will be made in Boca de Rio, a characteristic town of fishermen. Here we will visit the marine museum. Then we will visit the wonderful National Park the Restinga, where we will embark in the classic excursion through mangroves. Mangroves are woody formations typical of the coastal atmospheres of the tropic usually in the edges of the islands; their trees can reach 30 meters of height and their shrubs surpass two meters. They can subsist in saturated low and soft grounds, where the tide arrives occasionally. They play an important role like reservoir of fish, shrimps, crabs, oyster, seaweed, etc. The roots of these trees serve as habitat for many marine species, representing an area of great biodiversity, whereas their high and abundant branches protect very beautiful birds. Also they are important to avoid the erosion, diminish the impact of storms and hurricanes. During the stroll surely we will be able to see different birds and marine species as the starfish and the sea horse, oyster and a great variety of fish. After visiting the park we will go to a beach to have lunch and enjoy its refreshing waters. We will finish the tour in the late afternoon returning to your place of stay.