or submontane rainforest. This type of forest formation occurs at altitudes from in the coastal region of the Serra do Mar. Vegetation includes forest, with trees such as ipê-amarelo and quaresmeira, restingas, mangroves and marshes. There are more than 150 species of birds, and many species of amphibians, reptiles and small mammals. Visiting The park is open daily from 07:00 to 18:00, or 19:00 in summer. The visitor's reception center is in the Itacoatiara neighborhood of Niterói. Darwin's route is now the Darwin Trail from Engenho do Mato in Niterói to Itaocaia in Maricá. Other trails in the park lead to lookouts over the city of Rio de Janeiro and the beaches of Niterói and Maricá. Visitors may practice extreme sports such as rappelling and rock climbing. Notes Sources State parks of Brazil Protected areas established in 1991 1991 establishments in Brazil Protected areas of Rio de Janeiro (state)