Chapada do Araripe, Protected mountain range in Planalto Nordestino, Brazil.
The Chapada do Araripe extends across 178 kilometers through northeastern Brazil, reaching elevations of 851 meters above sea level along its limestone formations.
In the 17th century, the Cariri indigenous people inhabited this region until conflicts during the War of Barbarians led to their displacement.
The area holds nine paleontological sites containing fossil records, with excavated pterosaur specimens representing one-third of global findings.
The protected area spans across six municipalities of Cariri region, accessible through Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Regional Airport in Juazeiro do Norte.
The Araripe manakin, discovered in 1998, resides exclusively in this mountain range and stands as an emblem of local biodiversity.
Elevation above the sea: 851 m
Operator: Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade
Part of: Planalto Nordestino
GPS coordinates: -7.38738,-40.21606
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48
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