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- Fortaleza de Santa Teresa — An 18th-century stone fort that feels like walking into history: ramparts, old cannons and small exhibits. Great place to learn local history, climb the walls and get wide coastal views without a long hike.
- Santa Teresa Beach (Playa Grande) and coastal dunes — A long, wide Atlantic beach backed by rolling dunes that are perfect for a lazy day, bodyboarding or dune-scrambling. The landscape changes with the wind, so every visit looks a little different.
- Rocky headlands and viewpoints — Jagged rocks and small coves break up the coastline, offering dramatic photo ops and quieter places to watch the surf. Best for sunset watches when the light softens the cliffs.
- Maritime forest and native vegetation — Pockets of coastal woodland and scrub give the park a surprisingly
- Fortaleza de Santa Teresa — An 18th-century stone fort that feels like walking into history: ramparts, old cannons and small exhibits. Great place to learn local history, climb the walls and get wide coastal views without a long hike.
- Santa Teresa Beach (Playa Grande) and coastal dunes — A long, wide Atlantic beach backed by rolling dunes that are perfect for a lazy day, bodyboarding or dune-scrambling. The landscape changes with the wind, so every visit looks a little different.
- Rocky headlands and viewpoints — Jagged rocks and small coves break up the coastline, offering dramatic photo ops and quieter places to watch the surf. Best for sunset watches when the light softens the cliffs.
- Maritime forest and native vegetation — Pockets of coastal woodland and scrub give the park a surprisingly green, sheltered feel. Walk under shady trees, find wildflowers and feel the contrast between forest and beach in one short outing.
- Wildlife watching — capybaras, birds and more — Carpinchos (capybaras) are common near water, and the mix of beaches, marshes and forest attracts a variety of shorebirds and raptors. Bring binoculars and go early or late for the best sightings.
- Marked hiking trails and short loops — Trails range from easy strolls to half-day walks that thread beaches, dunes and forest. They’re straightforward and well marked, so you can plan a quick wander or a longer loop without a guide.
- Camping areas and picnic spots — The park’s campsites make it easy to stretch a visit into an overnight adventure; waking to sea air is worth the minimal fuss. Picnics near the fort or under the trees are classic low-budget pleasures.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.