Mata Escura Biological Reserve
The Mata Escura Biological Reserve is a biological reserve in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It protects a remnant of Atlantic Forest, and includes a unique mix of vegetation on sandy hilltops.
- Type: Nature reserve
- Description: protected biological region
- Also known as: “REBIO da Mata Escura”, “REBIO Mata Escura”, and “Reserva Biológica Mata Escura”
Mata Escura Biological Reserve
- Categories: Biological reserve in Brazil and recreation area
- Location: Minas Gerais, Southeast, Brazil, South America
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Latitude
-16.297° or 16° 17′ 49″ south
Longitude
-41.041° or 41° 2′ 28″ west
Established
2003
Open location code
58MWPX35+6H
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=nature_reserve
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Italian to Portuguese—“Mata Escura Biological Reserve” goes by many names.
- Italian: “riserva biologica della Mata Escura”
- Italian: “Riserva biologica della Mata Escura”
- Portuguese: “Reserva Biológica da Mata Escura”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Duas Barras and Laranjeiras.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Pedra Aguda and Igreja de Santo Antônio.
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Worth a closer look: Belo Horizonte and Ouro Preto.
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