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Vale employee accompanies two girls, who wear school uniforms, along a tree-lined path. — Photo: Vale's Archive

Two yellow flowers. — Photo: Vale's Archive

Local biodiversity conservation

The Vale São Luís Botanical Park preserves a 100-hectare area of native vegetation, home to diverse species of local fauna and flora. Situated within an environmental preservation area, the park is dedicated to promoting recreation and environmental education within the community.

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Fotógrafo: Ricardo Teles

How to visit the Vale São Luís Botanical Park?

Location

The park is located at Avenida dos Portugueses, s/n, Anjo da Guarda neighborhood, in São Luís (MA), ZIP code 65.085 582.

Opening hours

Mondays to Saturdays, from 8 am to 4 pm.

The Park does not open on Sundays and holidays.

Entry is free!

Attractions and structure of the São Luís Botanical Park

The park has a structure that can hold up to 3,000 people. On site, visitors have access to different environments and facilities focused on environmental education and contact with nature, such as ecological trails, the Trail of the Senses, the Orchid House, the Herbarium, the Knowledge Wagon, the Cactus Garden and the Meliponary.

In addition to the physical structure, the park promotes educational activities, guided tours, and tours of the Ponta da Madeira Complex. These initiatives focus on environmental education and strengthening the interaction between Vale, local communities, its employees and visitors.

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Photo: Vale's Archive

Promoting education and culture is a fundamental part of the activities carried out at the Vale São Luís Botanical Park. The space has three classrooms, each with capacity for 50 people, as well as an auditorium prepared to receive up to 200 participants.

In these spaces, events such as lectures, courses and seminars are held, aimed at both Vale's internal staff and the local community and visitors. The park also has an amphitheater intended for cultural, theatrical and musical performances.

The schedule and other information can be obtained through WhatsApp: (98) 99227 4680.

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Monthly schedule

The park's schedule brings together educational, cultural and environmental activities open to the public.

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Rules and visit operations

At the Vale São Luís Botanical Park, everyone is welcome! The space is open to the public for visits Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 4 PM. During visits, educational and leisure activities are offered for all ages.

To ensure safety, conservation of the space and good coexistence among visitors, some rules must be followed:

• Bicycles, skates, skateboards, scooters, drones or similar equipment are not allowed, nor is the use of balls in the park areas.

• Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited, as is entering or moving around the park in swimwear.

• Celebrations and events are only allowed when they comply with the specific regulations for holding picnics in the Park.

• For conservation and safety reasons, domestic animals are not allowed in the Park.

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Main activities

Browse through the items below and learn more about each of the attractions that await you at the Vale Botanical Park in São Luís:

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Visit to the Complex

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Sensory Trail

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Knowledge Railroad Car

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Meliponary

Several pots of orchids are placed inside a greenhouse. In the background, it is possible to see a man standing.

Orchid Garden

Several plastic pots with green lids are arranged in a brown cabinet. Inside the pots, several types of seeds.

Herbarium

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Seedling Nursery

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Espaço Vale

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Crafts and Environmental Education Workshop

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Health Trail

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Events

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Ecological Library

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Cactus Collection

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Photo gallery

The gallery brings together records of the park's life and beauty. The images depict the main spaces, the diversity of the flora, the trails within the forest and the presence of visitors who bring the Vale facilities to life.

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On a lawn, there is a white concrete structure with cacti. In the background, several trees.

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Photo of an orchid garden. In the foreground, there is a clay vase with small yellow orchids.

Several children, all wearing uniforms, are in a place with trees. In the background, it is possible to see Vale employee. The children are raising hands.

A vase of purple flowers hanging from a pipe. In the background, there are several trees and grass on the ground.

Several people are seated, with their backs to the photo, in a classroom. In the background, there is Vale employee standing.

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Environmental education programs

Environmental education initiatives are at the core of the Vale São Luís Botanical Park's work, contributing to building knowledge about sustainability, environmental conservation and citizenship.

Below are the details of the activities Vale offers its visitors.

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Ecological Trails

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Ecological Trails

The Park has three ecological trails in dense forest: Ciliary Forest, Dense Woods, and Forest Restoration. Each trail has its travel time and is conducted with the accompaniment of an environmental educator, who leads a group of a maximum of 20 people.

Along the trail, visitors learn about botany and curiosities related to native fauna and flora. In addition, it is possible to visit the Trilha dos Sentidos (Sensory Trail), which was adapted to receive groups of people with disabilities and the elderly. Within it, visitors can stimulate the perception of the five senses: sight, touch, taste, smell and hearing.

Environmental Education Program

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Environmental Education Program

The Environmental Education Program is offered to students from municipal schools in the Itaqui Bacanga area, with support from the Municipal Department of Education. The objective is to develop participants' environmental awareness, leaving a legacy for future generations by promoting sustainable practices and encouraging changes in attitudes at school and in the community.

The program works in accordance with the pillars of UNESCO and the topics addressed are: Air, Water, Biodiversity, Energy and Waste. The Environmental Education Program, from its first edition, in 2012, to the last one, in 2021, managed to train 1,376 students from the Basic Education Units of the municipality who live on the Itaqui-Bacanga axis.

Participatory Planning Project

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Participatory Planning Project

The project is a form of direct involvement of the Itaqui-Bacanga community, in choosing, monitoring and carrying out initiatives carried out in the Botanical Park.

The main actions involve clothing customization workshop, theatrical shows, alternative cooking workshop, talent show, musical Saturday, music workshop, dance class, mini course on project development, visual arts exhibition, among others.

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Fotógrafo: Ricardo Teles

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Want to know more about the Vale São Luís Botanical Park?

Contact by e-mail or phone:

WhatsApp: (98) 99227 4680 (messages only)

Service hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM

[email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the São Luís Botanical Park and what is its purpose?

The Vale São Luís Botanical Park is a 100 hectare space dedicated to preserving fauna and flora in Maranhão, with the purpose of providing leisure, culture and environmental education for the community. In this space, Vale offers a unique experience of direct contact with nature and learning about sustainability.

Where is the Vale São Luís Botanical Park located and what are its opening hours?

The park is located at Av. dos Portugueses, s/n, Anjo da Guarda neighborhood, in São Luís, MA. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 4 PM, with free admission. The park does not open on Sundays and holidays.

What are the park's main attractions and infrastructure?

The park's main attractions and infrastructure include dynamic spaces such as the Orchid House, the Knowledge Wagon, the Meliponary and the Trail of the Senses. With physical capacity to receive up to 3,000 people at once, Vale provides a complete structure with ecological trails, an auditorium and classrooms for educational and cultural events.

What Environmental Education programs are offered to the community?

The Environmental Education programs offered cover several fronts. Vale runs guided trails through its forest reserve, promoting awareness and income generation.

How can I get in touch to schedule a visit or ask questions about the park?

To schedule visits or ask questions, contact Vale's official service channels, which operate Monday to Friday.
Email: [email protected].
WhatsApp for messages only: (98) 99227 4680.

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