Albert Löfgren State Park, Sacred grove in northern São Paulo, Brazil.
Albert Löfgren State Park stretches across 174 hectares and connects with Cantareira State Park, hosting both native and introduced plant species. The grounds feature sports courts, exercise equipment, jogging paths, and picnic areas.
Swedish naturalist Albert Löfgren founded this botanical garden in 1896 and led the Forest Service development. His work became the foundation for what later became the Forest Institute of São Paulo.
The Octavio Vecchi Museum holds Latin America's largest wood collection, with samples engraved to show their corresponding leaves and fruits since 1931. This display helps visitors understand the diversity of tree species found in the region.
The park opens daily from early morning through late afternoon and offers numerous areas for physical activity. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as paths wind through wooded areas and can be uneven.
A monument marking the Tropic of Capricorn stands within the park grounds, where Brazilian squirrels and robust capuchin monkeys roam freely. This blend of geographic landmark and local wildlife offers visitors something rarely found elsewhere.
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