Ilha do Cardoso State Park
| Ilha do Cardoso State Park | |
|---|---|
| Parque Estadual da Ilha do Cardoso | |
Traditional fish traps in the park. | |
| Nearest city | Cananéia, São Paulo |
| Coordinates | 25°07′59″S 47°57′47″W / 25.133°S 47.963°W |
| Area | 13,500 hectares (33,000 acres) |
| Designation | State park |
| Created | 3 July 1962 |
The Ilha do Cardoso State Park (Portuguese: Parque Estadual da Ilha do Cardoso) is a state park on the coast of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It preserves a large area of Atlantic Forest on the Ilha do Cardoso, an island, and includes marshes and mangroves that form an important breeding area for marine life. Visitors may reach the island by boat and stay in one of the villages. They may visit the beaches or follow trails into the interior, where there are waterfalls and natural pools.