Serra da Mantiqueira

Mountain views in Serra da Mantiqueira

Majestic Mountain Views

The Serra da Mantiqueira range spans the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro, with elevations exceeding 2,000 meters. This selection features prominent summits like Pico do Itapeva and Pico dos Três Estados, the geographical meeting point of three state borders. The list includes historical sites such as the Garganta do Embaú mountain pass, a strategic route during the 1932 Constitutionalist Revolution, and viewpoints overlooking the Paraíba Valley and the high-altitude landscape of Campos do Jordão.

Majestic Mountain Views — Map

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A

Vista Chinesa

Located at the entrance of Campos do Jordão, this viewpoint features a Chinese-style pavilion and offers panoramic views across the Paraíba Valley.

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B

Morro do Elefante

Standing at 1,800 meters above sea level, this summit provides a view of the Capivari district. It is accessible via a chairlift system or by road.

C

Pico do Itapeva

Reaching an altitude of 2,030 meters, this peak overlooks 15 cities within the Paraíba Valley. It is situated on the border between Pindamonhangaba and Campos do Jordão.

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D

Mantiqueira Mountains

The Mantiqueira Mountains are a mountain range in Southeastern Brazil, with parts in the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de…

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E

Pico dos Três Estados

Pico dos Três Estados is a mountain peak at which the three Brazilian states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo all meet,…

F

Garganta do Embaú

A historical mountain pass on the border of São Paulo and Minas Gerais. It served as a vital route for colonial explorers and was a strategic site during the 1932 Constitutionalist Revolution.

G

Mirante São Pedro

Located along the BR-459 highway, this viewpoint offers vistas of the Serra da Mantiqueira landscape near the mountain border between Piquete and Passa Quatro.

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