Park Narodowy Serra do Cipó

Atrakcje turystyczne w Parku Narodowym Serra do Cipó

Serra do Cipó National Park Unmissables

Serra do Cipó National Park protects a diverse ecosystem in the Espinhaço Range of Minas Gerais. This collection highlights the park's dramatic geological features, including the 6-kilometer-long Canyon das Bandeirinhas and the quartz fields of the high-altitude Cerrado. The area features a network of trails leading to prominent waterfalls like Farofa and Tombador, as well as ancient rock paintings and the Travessão ridge, which serves as the natural watershed divide between the São Francisco and Doce river basins.

Serra do Cipó National Park Unmissables — Mapa

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Serra do Cipó National Park

The Serra do Cipó National Park is a national park in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

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Canyon das Bandeirinhas

A 6-kilometer-long gorge formed by the Ribeirão Bandeirinhas, featuring towering rock walls and natural pools accessible via a flat hiking and cycling trail.

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Cachoeira da Farofa

A 30-meter waterfall cascading down quartzite cliffs into a large natural pool, accessible via an 8-kilometer trail from the park entrance.

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Travessão - Mirante Norte

A high-altitude ridge and viewpoint that marks the geographical divide between the São Francisco and Doce river basins, offering views of the surrounding rocky fields.

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Poço Azul

A natural swimming hole characterized by clear, blue-tinted water and surrounding rock formations.

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Pedra do Elefante

A prominent rock formation whose shape resembles an elephant, located along the high-altitude trails of the park.

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Pinturas Rupestres

Archaeological sites featuring ancient rock art and inscriptions created by prehistoric inhabitants of the Espinhaço Range.

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Encontro dos Rios

The confluence of the Mascates and Bocaina rivers, where visitors can observe the merging of two distinct water currents.

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Cachoeira Gavião

A waterfall featuring multi-tiered drops and clear swimming pools, located along the trail toward the Travessão ridge.

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Cachoeira do Tombador

A secluded waterfall with a significant drop over rocky ledges, situated deep within the park's trail network.