Description

This section takes visitors from the center of Macundu, where the Church of São João Marcos is located, to the Visitor Center of the Archaeological and Environmental Park of São João Marcos. It is a path that requires extreme attention and caution from visitors, as it includes over 7 km of paved roads, with just over 1 km on state highway RJ-149. At one point along the route, it is possible to take a flat trail of 11 km (round trip, about three hours) to visit the Ponte Bela, which crosses the Ribeirão das Lajes Reservoir and where ruins can be seen along the way. Inside the Archaeological Park of São João Marcos, before reaching the Visitor Center, it is possible to visit another bridge, the Ponte Nova. Note: The Archaeological and Environmental Park of São João Marcos is open from Wednesday to Sunday, from 9 AM to 6 PM. It is not possible to traverse the section within the Park outside of these days and hours.

Extension: 9.13 Km

Difficulty Moderate

Orientation Easy

Signaling Level Partial

Conservation Good

Risk Exposure High

Sun Exposure Medium

Hydration Point Available

Climbing No climbing required

Minimum Altitude: 417m

Maximum Altitude: 592m

Negative Unevenness: 547m

Positive Unevenness: 383m

Tips

Attention to the park’s opening hours! Outside of those hours, Ponte Bela is an attraction well worth visiting.

Map

Guidelines

Extension: 9.13 Km

Difficulty: Moderate

Orientation: Easy

Signaling Level: Partial

Minimum Altitude: 417m

Maximum Altitude: 592m

Negative Unevenness: 547m

Positive Unevenness: 383m