Fonte Grande State Park, State park in Vitória, Brazil
Fonte Grande State Park covers 218 hectares of Atlantic Forest on the Central Massif of Vitória island, spanning the hills of Fonte Grande, Mulundú, Santa Clara, Pedra do Vigia, Bastos and Pedra dos Olhos. Its terrain of valleys and ridges rises to 308.8 metres beside the radio and television towers, and springs such as São Benedito, Cazuza and Morcego emerge from the slopes.
The area served as refuge for people escaping slavery during the 17th century and was later established to protect the native forest. Its official designation as a protected park occurred in the 1980s.
The park shows visitors why the Atlantic Forest matters to the region, teaching through its education center about forest protection and conservation efforts. The site demonstrates how healthy forests connect directly to the water supply that supports the community.
The park can be entered through three access points, with the main vehicle entrance on Serafim Derenzi Highway leading toward the administrative area. Visitors should come prepared with sturdy shoes and water, as trails cover uneven ground at varying elevations.
The hill gave the park its name: Fonte Grande means "big spring", a reference to the many water sources on its slopes. The springs São Benedito, Cazuza and Morcego rise on the Fonte Grande hill itself, and the summit, at 308.8 m beside the radio and television towers, is reached by car.
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