Parque Estadual do Desengano

Description

With an area of approximately 21,000 hectares and enormous biodiversity, PED is the oldest state protected area. In 2021, Parque Estadual do Desengano became the first place in Latin America to receive the title of Dark Sky Park, awarded to places of exceptional quality for stargazing and with a protected nighttime environment that values its scientific, natural, educational, cultural, and social heritage. The highest point is Pico do Desengano, at 1,761 meters above sea level

Additional Information

• Total Area - 214.0km²

Biomes Found

Atlantic Forest

Offered Activities

Climbing

Hiking

Attractions offered

Fauna

Flora

Peak

River

Discover the trails of Parque Estadual do Desengano

Desafio do Desengano Trekking

5

Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro

Extension 45 km

Difficulty Moderate

Trilha da Cachoeira Tombo d'Água

5

Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro

Extension 9 km

Difficulty Moderate

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