Ilha do Cabo Frio Biological Reserve

Ilha do cabo Frio Biological Reserve (Portuguese: Reserva Biológica da Ilha do Cabo Frio) is a municipal biological reserve in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It covers an Atlantic island with a unique micro-climate.

Ilha do cabo Frio Biological Reserve
Reserva Biológica da Ilha do Cabo Frio
IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve)
The island and beach (background) from above Pontal do Atalaia beach (foreground) on the mainland
Nearest cityArraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro
Coordinates22.995°S 41.989°W / -22.995; -41.989
Area700 hectares (1,700 acres)
DesignationBiological reserve
Created1990
AdministratorMunicipality
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