Rio Vermelho State Park

Rio Vermelho State Park
Parque Estadual do Rio Vermelho
Boat terminal on the Lagoa da Conceição for tourist transport to the Costa da Lagoa
Map showing the location of Rio Vermelho State Park
Map showing the location of Rio Vermelho State Park
Nearest cityFlorianópolis, Santa Catarina
Coordinates27°32′48″S 48°26′06″W / 27.546753°S 48.434971°W / -27.546753; -48.434971
Area1,532 ha (5.92 sq mi)
DesignationState park
Created24 May 2007
AdministratorFundação do Meio Ambiente

The Rio Vermelho State Park Portuguese: Parque Estadual do Rio Vermelho is a state park in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. It protects an area of restinga, dense rainforest and land modified by exotic plantations which is to be restored. The park provides a green space for visitors from the nearby state capital of Florianópolis. It features an ecological trail where visitors may see and learn about wild animals rescued from abuse by the environmental police.