Caparaó National Park

The protected area spans across 31,800 hectares between Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo states, with mountains reaching elevations up to 2,891 meters.

Emperor Dom Pedro II ordered placement of an empire flag on the highest mountain peak in 1859, leading to the name Pico da Bandeira.

The park territory extends through multiple municipalities, preserving natural resources while supporting environmental education and research activities in the Atlantic Forest region.

Visitors enter through Alto Caparaó in Minas Gerais or Dores do Rio Preto in Espírito Santo, with facilities including camping areas and information centers.

The park contains ten peaks exceeding 2,000 meters and provides habitat for endangered species like southern muriqui, maned wolf, and pampas deer.

Location: Irupi

Operator: Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade

Website: https://icmbio.gov.br/portal/biodiversidade/unidades-de-conservacao/biomas-brasileiros/mata-atlantica/unidades-de-conservacao-mata-atlantica/2202-parna-do-caparao.html

GPS coordinates: -20.45794,-41.78468

Latest update: March 8, 2025 01:02