Serra da Bocaina National Park
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Understand
Protecting the largest continuous expanse of the country's Atlantic Forest inside Serra do Mar, the park Serra da Bocaina has several species of animals and plants, and waterfalls amid dense vegetation, such as deer.
The park has an administrative office and a guest house within its limits.
The park has an administrative office and a guest house within its limits.
History
Landscape
Flora and fauna
The Atlantic Forest vegetation is represented by large trees as murici, various palms, trumpet trees, cops and baguaçus. Above 1500 m are found cedar, pine and wild pines, among others. In addition, various types of bromeliads are found throughout the park.Climate
Get in
The destination to be reached is São José do Barreiro, 27 km from the park.
Get around
- Cachoeira de Santo Isidro
- Cachoeira das Posses
- Cachoeira dos Veados
- Pico do Tira o Chapéu
Do
Trail of Gold73-km trail which ends at Angra dos Reis, taking 3 days.
Eat
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Mirante da Bocaina
phone: +55 12 9142-3516It is best to call first.
Sleep
- Pousada Fazenda da Barra, Estr. Vereador Aurélio Teixeira Coimbra s/n, Formoso, São José do Barreiro, tel. +55 12 3117-1166 or +55 12 3117-1462.
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phone: +55 12 3144-2610Horse ridings and camping also available.
Pousada da TerraFully isolated to 1,200 meters in a beautiful private forest reserve near the national park of Serra da Bocaina, it's a charming small inn, fully integrated with nature.