Serra do Papagaio State Park, State park in Mantiqueira Mountains, Brazil.
Serra do Papagaio State Park is a protected area in the Mantiqueira Mountains with steep slopes and peaks over 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) in elevation. The territory includes Atlantic Forest, grasslands, and Araucaria forests spread across five municipalities.
The protected area was officially established in 1998 through a government decree and later became part of a larger network of conservation areas. This integration helped secure the region as an important natural reserve.
Local communities living near the park maintain their traditional ways of life and actively participate in protecting the surrounding landscape. Their presence shapes how the land is cared for and valued by those who live there.
The area has several entry points scattered across different municipalities, each offering different access routes. It helps to check which entry point is closest to where you want to go before visiting.
The area serves as the source for major river systems that flow downstream and support water supply across the region. This hidden role makes the park a quiet guardian of water health for communities far below.
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