Ibitipoca State Park, State park in Lima Duarte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The park covers 1488 hectares of protected land at Serra do Ibitipoca mountain range, featuring caves, waterfalls, natural pools, and diverse vegetation patterns.
The park, established in 1973, received its name from Tupi-Guarani indigenous language, meaning 'mountain that bursts' due to frequent lightning strikes.
The three distinct circuits within the park - Waters Circuit, Sky Window Circuit, and Piao Circuit - each present specific natural formations and hiking paths.
The park operates Tuesday through Sunday from 7 AM to 5 PM, with entrance fees of 32 Brazilian reais for adults and 16 for students.
The Janela do Ceu viewpoint stands at 1784 meters elevation, offering views across the boundaries between Rio Grande and Paraiba do Sul river basins.
Location: Lima Duarte
Inception: 1973
Elevation above the sea: 1,350 m
Email: peibitipoca@meioambiente.gov.mg.gov.br
Website: http://ief.mg.gov.br/component/content/192?task=view
GPS coordinates: -21.71667,-43.90000
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:22
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