Pico das Agulhas Negras, Mountain summit in Mantiqueira Mountains, Brazil
The peak rises to 2,791 meters above sea level, featuring dark needle-like rock formations that stretch toward the sky in Itatiaia National Park.
Carlos Spierling and Osvaldo Leal completed the first documented climb to the summit in 1919, following several earlier unsuccessful attempts by other explorers.
The indigenous name Itatiaia comes from Tupi language, with local mountaineers referring to the highest rock formation as Itatiaiaçu.
Access to the mountain begins at Abrigo Rebouças shelter, located at 2,350 meters elevation and reachable through a gravel road from BR-354 highway.
The peak holds multiple geographic records as the fifth-highest mountain in Brazil and the highest point in Rio de Janeiro state.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Elevation above the sea: 2,791 m
GPS coordinates: -22.38024,-44.66155
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53
Itatiaia National Park
3 km
Pedra da Mina
19.4 km
Serrinha do Alambari Environmental Protection Area
11.1 km
Pico do Itaguaré
45.1 km
Serra do Papagaio State Park
29.3 km
Passa Quatro National Forest
29.4 km
Pico da Gomeira
33.1 km
Fazenda Pau d'Alho
29.6 km
Pedra Selada State Park
13.6 km
Cachoeira Santo Isidro
41.2 km
Eva Hilden Museum
14.7 km
Museu Militar da AMAN
23.2 km
Casas de Câmara e Cadeias
22.7 km
Apple Rock
2.2 km
Turtle Rock
2.2 km
Sobrado do Capitão Silveira
36.9 km
Lelumuseo Museu de Brinquedos
17.1 km
Museu de Maquetes da Nossa História
31.3 km
Museu Duas Rodas
14.2 km
Sobrado na Rua Nove de Julho, 136
22.7 km
Fazenda Pau d'alho
29.5 km
Sobrado na Rua Quinze de Novembro
22.6 km
Cachoeira da Prata
20.7 km
E.M.E.F. Capitão José Carlos de Oliveira Garcez
22.3 km
Major Novaes' Manor
36.9 km
Rotunda
38.3 km
Casa do Capitão-Mor e Casa Vizinha
22.6 km
Immaculate Conception Church (Itanhandu)
29.8 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes