Rio Vermelho State Park | |
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Parque Estadual do Rio Vermelho | |
Nearest city | Florianópolis, Santa Catarina |
Coordinates | 27°32′48″S 48°26′06″W / 27.546753°S 48.434971°W |
Area | 1,532 ha (5.92 sq mi) |
Designation | State park |
Created | 24 May 2007 |
Administrator | Fundação 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.