Desengano State Park

This conservation area spans 21,444 hectares across three municipalities, featuring mountains, peaks, and dense Atlantic Forest vegetation between 200 and 1,761 meters elevation.

The State Environmental Institute established Desengano State Park on April 13, 1970, marking it as the first conservation unit in Rio de Janeiro state.

The park territory connects to several traditional communities in Rio de Janeiro state, preserving their historical relationship with the Atlantic Forest environment.

Visitors can access multiple hiking trails throughout the park, with designated entry points and marked paths leading to waterfalls such as Vernec and Bonita.

Scientists documented 410 bird species within the park boundaries, including 283 species specifically inhabiting the high-altitude alpine meadows.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Inception: 1970

GPS coordinates: -21.86551,-41.90122

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:52