Attractions
Year-round activities
Spending a few hours at the Nascentes do Iguaçu Ornithological Observatory provides an experience of full contact with nature. The feeling of contemplation is amplified by the privilege of discovering the real meaning of a stretch of the Atlantic Forest that is still almost intact in southern Brazil.
Everywhere and at any moment, the forest offers many surprises to the visitor, starting with the view very close to the dividing line of the Serra do Mar mountain range, amid the canopies of leafy trees. While looking at the same landscape, what appears to be stable weather in one moment, can quickly change in another. A good example is the thick mountain fog, which suddenly imposes itself on the landscape, sometimes highlighting, sometimes completely hiding the contours of the great mountain range.
Besides the scenic beauty, a visit to the Ornithological Observatory provides the opportunity to hear and see a huge variety of birds and other animals that inhabit the rainforest. The pure air, crystal clear water, and the sounds of the forest complete the scene and invite the visitor to de-stress, meditate, and contemplate the powerful and yet primitive nature. All this makes the Ornithological Observatory a unique place, capable of awakening all of the senses.
In the following sections you will find information about the structure, the guidelines for visiting, and a suggested itinerary of activities so that the visitor can enjoy and explore all of the enchantments, both day and night, that can be experienced at the Nascentes do Iguaçu Ornithological Observatory.