Juatinga Ecological Reserve

Juatinga Ecological Reserve
Reserva Ecológica Estadual da Juatinga
Saco Bravo waterfall
Map showing the location of Juatinga Ecological Reserve
Map showing the location of Juatinga Ecological Reserve
Nearest cityParaty, Rio de Janeiro
Coordinates23°16′45″S 44°32′15″W / 23.279226°S 44.537482°W / -23.279226; -44.537482
Area9,960 ha (38.5 sq mi)
DesignationEcological reserve
Created30 October 1992

The Juatinga Ecological Reserve (Portuguese: Reserva Ecológica Estadual da Juatinga) is an ecological reserve in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It protects a rugged peninsula projecting into the Atlantic Ocern that is mainly covered by Atlantic Forest, and also helps maintain the traditional lifestyle of residents of small villages along the coast.