Serra do Gandarela National Park

The Serra do Gandarela National Park spans 31,270 hectares of Atlantic Forest and Cerrado biomes, featuring mountains, rivers, and diverse plant species.

Established in 2014 following civil organizations' efforts to protect the region from mining activities that endangered local water sources and biodiversity.

The park contains over 100 caves with archaeological sites that document human presence in the Iron Quadrangle region of Minas Gerais.

Located 40 kilometers from Belo Horizonte, the park provides 60 percent of the water supply for the metropolitan area through its natural springs and rivers.

The park houses rare species like Lychnophora pinaster and Dalbergia nigra, while supporting large mammals including jaguars, cougars, and brown howlers.

Location: Rio Acima

Operator: Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade

GPS coordinates: -20.10864,-43.64968

Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:49