Pedra Branca State Park, State park in western Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Pedra Branca State Park spans 12,494 hectares above the 100-meter elevation line, encompassing sections of 17 neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro's western region.
Established on June 28, 1974, through State Law 2,377, the park protects water sources and Atlantic Forest remnants from urban expansion in Rio de Janeiro.
Three urban quilombos - Camorim, Cafundá-Astrogilda, and Dona Bilina - maintain agricultural communities within the park, preserving traditions from their enslaved African ancestors.
Visitors can access the park through multiple entrances, including Pau da Fome, Camorim, and Piraquara nuclei, which offer hiking trails and recreational facilities.
The park contains the highest point in Rio de Janeiro, the Pedra Branca Peak at 1,025 meters, formed by pink to light-colored granite rocks.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
GPS coordinates: -22.97948,-43.51994
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:04
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