Parque Nacional do Itatiaia

Description

Parque Nacional do Itatiaia is the oldest national park in Brazil. It is located in the Serra da Mantiqueira, in the Maciço do Itatiaia, between the states of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais. The name, of Tupi origin, means "cliff full of rocks." Covering 280 km², the park has waterfalls, mountains, shelters, and campgrounds, and also offers climbing, cycling, and wildlife watching, such as birds and butterflies. You can find detailed information about Parque Nacional do Itatiaia on the Entre Parques BR website - https://entreparquesbr.com.br/itatiaia

Additional Information

• Total Area - 280.84km²

Biomes Found

Atlantic Forest

Offered Activities

Hiking

Climbing

Attractions offered

Fauna

Flora

Viewpoints

Peak

River

What to see in the protected area

Pedra do Sino de Itatiaia

Morro do Couto

Pico das Agulhas Negras

Discover the trails of Parque Nacional do Itatiaia

Pedra Furada

Rio de Janeiro, Resende

Extension 5.2 km

Travessia do Rancho Caído

Rio de Janeiro, Itatiaia

Extension 26 km

Trilha Ovos da Galinha

Rio de Janeiro, Itatiaia

Extension 13 km

Travessia Couto x Prateleiras

Rio de Janeiro, Itatiaia

Extension 12 km

Travessia da Serra Negra

Rio de Janeiro, Itatiaia

Extension 30.23 km

Maciço das Prateleiras

Rio de Janeiro, Itatiaia

Extension 9.23 km

Pico das Agulhas Negras

Rio de Janeiro, Itatiaia

Extension 5 km

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