The Estação Ecológica Juréia-Itatins, a UNESCO World Heritage site within Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, is a vital conservation area in São Paulo’s southern coast, protecting diverse ecosystems including pristine rainforests, mangroves, beaches, and rocky shores. Spanning the municipalities of Peruíbe, Iguape, Itariri, Miracatu, and Pedro de Toledo, it harbors a rich biodiversity with rare and endemic species like the Juréia anthurium and begonia, alongside threatened fauna such as jaguars and macucos. Its rivers, including the Rio Verde and Una do Prelado, support the region’s ecological balance, while its status as a strictly protected ecological station ensures preservation and scientific research.