Locally known as “Tangaras,” a name derived from the Tupí word for ‘dancer,’ these vibrant birds live up to their name with their graceful movements and harmonious chirping as they traverse the trees.

The Petrocerus catiena butterfly is a remarkable species, endemic to the high altitudes of Rio de Janeiro’s Atlantic Forest.

During an 8-day tour at Eco-Lodge Itororó you should see in the region of 250-300 species of birds, of which approximately 80+ species will be Atlantic Rainforest endemics.

The Eco Lodge Itororó is seated on the Serra do Mar Mountain Range at an altitude of 1200m, surrounded by well over fifty mountains and the Atlantic Rain Forest.