Pico do Itapeva, Mountain summit in Pindamonhangaba, Brazil.
Pico do Itapeva is a mountain summit in Pindamonhangaba reaching 2,025 meters in elevation, positioned in the Vale do Paraíba region of São Paulo state. The peak sits high enough that you can see across much of the surrounding landscape and multiple municipalities from its top.
The peak's name comes from the Tupi language, combining 'ita' meaning stone and 'pec' meaning flat, referring to its distinctive summit shape. This indigenous term reflects how the land's geological features were understood by the people who first inhabited the region.
For many years, the summit hosted a traditional market for clothing and handicrafts until environmental preservation laws required its removal in 2014.
You can reach the summit by vehicle via a paved road from Campos do Jordão, making it accessible without hiking. Weather conditions in the mountains change quickly, so visitors should be prepared for clouds or wind even on days that start clear.
The peak sits just 35 meters from the boundary between Pindamonhangaba and Campos do Jordão at its summit. This geographical quirk means the top sits almost exactly on the line between two municipalities.
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