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Jorge Ramos 🇧🇷
December 9, 2025
Cycling
The Mário Xavier National Forest (Flona) is a federal conservation unit located in the municipality of Seropédica, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Created in 1986, the forest covers an area of approximately 496 hectares of Atlantic Forest and its objectives are the preservation of biodiversity, scientific research, and the promotion of environmental education.
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•Jorge Ramos 🇧🇷
December 9, 2025
Cycling
Visiting Information
Address: Access via BR-465 Highway, Km 05, Seropédica - RJ, 23890-000.
Opening Hours: Generally open Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays. It is recommended to check the opening hours information on the official ICMBio website before visiting, as there may be changes.
Activities: Visitation is permitted and the site offers hiking trails, cycling (with bike paths), picnic areas and a children's playground.
Accessibility: Has an accessible entrance for wheelchairs.
Address: Access via BR-465 Highway, Km 05, Seropédica - RJ, 23890-000.
Opening Hours: Generally open Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays. It is recommended to check the opening hours information on the official ICMBio website before visiting, as there may be changes.
Activities: Visitation is permitted and the site offers hiking trails, cycling (with bike paths), picnic areas and a children's playground.
Accessibility: Has an accessible entrance for wheelchairs.
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December 9, 2025
Cycling
Highlights
Biodiversity: The Mário Xavier National Forest preserves a valuable fragment of the Atlantic Forest, sheltering diverse species of plants and animals.
Environmental Education: The site is used for environmental education programs and research activities, often in partnership with the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), which is located nearby.
Tranquility and Leisure: It is a space that allows for moments of tranquility and beauty, being a "natural jewel" in the region.
Despite being a place of great beauty, some visitors note the need for more investment in infrastructure and security for family outings.
Biodiversity: The Mário Xavier National Forest preserves a valuable fragment of the Atlantic Forest, sheltering diverse species of plants and animals.
Environmental Education: The site is used for environmental education programs and research activities, often in partnership with the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), which is located nearby.
Tranquility and Leisure: It is a space that allows for moments of tranquility and beauty, being a "natural jewel" in the region.
Despite being a place of great beauty, some visitors note the need for more investment in infrastructure and security for family outings.
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