Pico do Jabre

Pico do Jabre rises to an elevation of 3,963 feet (1,208 meters) above sea level, making it the highest point in the state of Paraíba and a prominent landmark in the Serra de Teixeira range within the Brazilian Highlands region.

The summit was first officially measured in the 1950s by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, but a recent 2020s remeasurement using modern surveying equipment increased the recorded elevation by 36 feet (11 meters) from the original data.

Local communities in Maturéia and surrounding areas regard Pico do Jabre as a source of regional pride and identity, often celebrating its natural significance through festivals and traditions that promote appreciation for the landscape and environment of the Paraíban sertão.

Visitors can access the summit via a dirt road suitable for four-wheel-drive vehicles, with the final approach requiring hiking equipment and adequate physical condition, while a tourist support unit operates on weekends and holidays to assist travelers with maps and trail information.

The summit offers panoramic views extending up to 81 miles (130 kilometers) on clear days, allowing observers to see portions of the neighboring states of Rio Grande do Norte and Pernambuco from the viewing platform known as Mirante do Sertão.

Location: Paraíba

Elevation above the sea: 1,197 m

Address: Pico do Jabre, Maturéia - State of Paraíba, 58737-000, Brazil 58737-000

GPS coordinates: -7.25282,-37.38398

Latest update: November 29, 2025 15:54