Pico da Bandeira, Mountain summit at Caparaó National Park, Brazil.
The third highest mountain in Brazil reaches 2,892 meters above sea level, spanning across the states of Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais.
Emperor Pedro II of Brazil directed the placement of a national flag at the mountain peak, which led to the naming of Pico da Bandeira.
The mountain serves as a natural border between two Brazilian states, attracting climbers who gather at the summit to watch sunrises and sunsets.
The hiking trail extends for 9 kilometers from the base with a vertical ascent of 1,000 meters, requiring approximately 5 hours to reach the top.
The mountain ranks 21st globally in topographic isolation, measuring 2,344 kilometers from the nearest point of equal elevation.
Location: Minas Gerais
Elevation above the sea: 2,891.32 m
GPS coordinates: -20.43492,-41.79582
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:00
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