Maciço de Baturité, Mountain range in Ceará, Brazil

Maciço de Baturité is a mountain range in Ceará, Brazil, rising abruptly from the surrounding plains. It forms a cluster of rounded peaks covered in dense forest, with deep valleys and small streams cutting through the rock.

The range was first settled in the 18th century by farmers attracted to its cooler climate and fertile soil. In the 19th century, coffee plantations spread across the slopes, shaping the local economy.

The name Baturité comes from a local indigenous term, and today the area is known for its coffee farms and craft breweries. Visitors can stop at small roadside stalls to taste local sweets and coffee.

The range is best explored by car, as roads wind through the hills and connect the small towns. Bring a light jacket, since temperatures drop with altitude and rain is common on the slopes.

The range is home to a small remnant of Atlantic Forest, an ecosystem rare in Ceará. On clear days, the peaks offer views that stretch all the way to the coast.