Carajás National Forest, Protected forest and mining area in Pará, Brazil.
The national forest extends across 392,725 hectares of Amazon rainforest, featuring flat-topped mountains with elevations between 620 and 660 meters.
The forest gained protected status in 1998 through decree 2.486 following the discovery of iron ore deposits by U.S. Steel during the 1960s.
The Vale Zoo and Botanical Park within the forest provide environmental education programs for visitors and promote understanding of local ecosystems.
Access to the forest requires scheduling through Cooperativa de Ecoturismo de Carajás, with entry points accessible via PA-275 highway from Marabá.
The forest contains 594 bird species, 68 amphibians, 131 reptiles, and 44 mammals, including the Uta Hick's bearded saki and jaguar populations.
Location: Pará
Inception: February 2, 1998
GPS coordinates: -6.05898,-50.17313
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:13
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Pedra Caida
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Estádio Municipal Zinho de Oliveira
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305.4 km
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213.1 km
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190.5 km
Puente Ferroviario de Estreito MA
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Parakanã Indigenous Territory
135.5 km
Trincheira/Bacajá Indigenous Territory
205.5 km
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71.2 km
Encanto Azul
435.8 km
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306.2 km
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406.7 km
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182.1 km
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136.8 km
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340.6 km
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