Itatiaia National Park, National park in Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais, Brazil
The protected area spans from 540 to 2791 meters in elevation, containing dense Atlantic Forest, waterfalls, natural pools, and rocky mountain formations.
President Getúlio Vargas established this conservation area in 1937, making it the first national park in Brazil, on land previously owned by Visconde de Mauá.
The name derives from Tupi language, reflecting the indigenous heritage of the region through its meaning of many-pointed rock or stone peaks.
The park divides into lower and upper sections, with the lower area featuring a visitor center and museum, while the upper plateau requires a separate 35-kilometer drive.
Federal highway BR-485 crosses through the park, reaching 2460 meters above sea level, making it the highest road in Brazil.
Location: Itatiaia
Location: Minas Gerais
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: June 14, 1937
Elevation above the sea: 407 m
Part of: Serra da Mantiqueira Environmental Protection Area
Email: parnaitatiaia.rj@icmbio.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -22.35425,-44.65329
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45
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Museu Militar da AMAN
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25.7 km
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Lelumuseo Museu de Brinquedos
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Museu de Maquetes da Nossa História
32.4 km
Museu Duas Rodas
11.9 km
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32.2 km
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39.3 km
Rotunda
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25.6 km
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Pico do Papagaio
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