Mount Pascoal National Historic Park

Monte Pascoal National Park extends across 22,332 hectares of Atlantic Forest, featuring diverse ecosystems from coastal regions to mangrove formations.

Portuguese explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral first spotted Monte Pascoal mountain in 1500, marking the initial European contact with Brazilian territory.

Indigenous communities maintain their traditions within designated areas of the park, practicing sustainable hunting and gathering methods passed through generations.

The Instituto Chico Mendes manages visitor access through designated trails, offering guided tours and educational programs throughout the protected area.

The park houses rare species including the red-browed amazon, white-necked hawk, jaguar, and the endemic fish Mimagoniates sylvicola.

Location: Prado

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/2208-parna-historico-do-monte-pascoal.html

GPS coordinates: -16.86385,-39.28339

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:10