Pico do Jabre State Park

Pico do Jabre State Park is a protected reserve in the Serra do Teixeira mountains with dense forest cover and peaks reaching about 1,200 meters high. The park spans approximately 800 hectares within Matureia municipality and contains varied plant communities adapted to the highland terrain.

The area's documented history begins in 1761 when the Serra do Teixeira was explored and recorded by early visitors to the region. The mountain was designated as protected land to conserve its forests and the distinctive plant life that thrives at higher elevations.

The park serves as a working research area where botanists study and protect plant species found nowhere else in the region. Local guides and researchers help visitors understand why these mountain ecosystems matter for preserving northeastern Brazil's natural heritage.

The park is reached from the west via the BR-230 highway running through Campina Grande, then onto smaller regional roads that lead toward the Teixeira area. Visitors should prepare for steep terrain and wear sturdy footwear, as mountain trails can be muddy and challenging, especially during the rainy season.

From the Sertão Lookout visitors can see across borders into neighboring states while standing on peaks that rise well above the surrounding landscape. The location harbors plant species with ranges so limited they are found in only a handful of other places across Brazil.

Location: Paraíba

Inception: 1992

GPS coordinates: -7.25274,-37.38487

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:40