Parque Estadual do Espinilho

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Parque Estadual do Espinilho

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Parque Estadual do Espinilho, State park in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

The park spans 1,617 hectares of protected natural areas with grasslands, wetlands, and native forests near the Quarai River.

The Espinilho State Park was established in 1975 with 276 hectares and expanded to its current size through a state decree in 2002.

The area, formerly known as Campo Osório, holds archaeological evidence of indigenous settlements and traditional regional practices.

Currently, the park remains closed to public visits while maintaining its status as a research center for ecological and environmental studies.

The park contains specific tree species like Prosopis nigra and Prosopis affinis, along with large ant colonies of Atta vollenweideri.

Location: Rio Grande do Sul

Inception: 1975

GPS coordinates: -30.18333,-57.50000

Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:55

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