Serra dos Órgãos National Park

The Serra dos Órgãos National Park spans 20,024 hectares across four municipalities, featuring vertical rock formations reminiscent of church organ pipes in Rio de Janeiro state.

Established in 1939 as Brazil's third national park, this protected area was created to safeguard river headwaters and preserve the mountainous ecosystem of Serra do Mar.

The park maintains 200 kilometers of hiking trails, including the renowned Petrópolis-Teresópolis crossing, attracting mountaineers and nature enthusiasts from across Brazil.

Visitors must present photo identification and CPF number for entry, with daily capacity limits enforced on a first-come, first-served basis at all park entrances.

The park houses 2,800 plant species, 462 bird species, 105 mammals, and 130 endangered animals, making it a vital sanctuary for Atlantic Forest biodiversity.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Location: Guapimirim

Inception: 1939

Elevation above the sea: 684 m

Operator: Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade

Part of: Serra dos Órgãos

Website: http://icmbio.gov.br/parnaso

GPS coordinates: -22.48211,-43.05679

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:13