Intervales State Park

Intervales State Park is a protected area covering 41,704 hectares of Atlantic Forest with mountainous terrain ranging from 900 to 1,200 meters in elevation. The landscape includes numerous waterfalls, caves, and trails that wind through dense vegetation and forest corridors.

The land began as Fazenda Intervales farm and was managed by Banco Banespa until 1986. It became a state park in 1995, transforming from agricultural use to protected natural area.

The Chapel of Santo Inácio e Encanados sits at the border with Xitué Ecological Station, showing how religious faith shaped this region over time. Visitors can see how people have honored this space as part of their connection to the land.

The park accommodates around 100 guests and provides a restaurant and environmental monitoring center for visitors. The various trails are well-marked, though the mountainous terrain requires proper footwear and physical preparation.

The park contains roughly 750 invertebrate species, 49 fish species, 101 amphibians, 44 reptiles, 379 bird species, and 121 mammals. This extraordinary biodiversity makes it one of the most valuable forest reserves in the region.

Location: São Paulo

Location: Ribeirão Grande

Inception: 1995

Part of: Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves

Email: reservasintervales@fflorestal.sp.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -24.26842,-48.41381

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00