Breathtaking scenic beauty. Waterfalls, trails, viewpoints, and peaks make up paradisiacal scenery.
The Serra da Bocaina, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2019, is the second-largest protected area of the Atlantic Forest. It is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna in various landscapes, offering a peaceful and lush natural environment. The area provides refuge to a variety of animals, including rare and endemic birds, ocelots, wild pigs, howler monkeys, and pumas – one of the largest felines in the Americas.
Situated on the border between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, the Serra da Bocaina stretches from sea level to altitudes above 2,000m. This diverse topography gives rise to breathtaking waterfalls, peaks, and viewpoints. The Serra da Bocaina is a natural sanctuary where untamed beauty intertwines with history and culture, promising an enriching and unforgettable experience for all who have the privilege of exploring its trails and hidden treasures.
Formed by the Paca Grande River, Pilões Waterfall flows into Bocaina Lake.
Lake Bocaina has a total perimeter of over 9km, making it an impressive destination due to its size and beauty.
Situated at an altitude of 1,100 meters, the Bracuí Waterfall boasts an impressive volume of water.
Provides a view of the road along the Bananal River leading to the historic center of Bananal city.
Founded in 1981, the Menino Jesus de Praga de Nossa Senhora da Aparecida Church is located on top of a hill from where you can see Lake Bocaina.
A grand rock structure with an altitude of 1,574 meters, offering a 360° panoramic view from the top.
The Bananal Ecological Station was created in 1987 to protect remnants of the Atlantic Forest.
Comprising seven independent waterfalls on the same river with crystal-clear waters, with the sixth and seventh considered the most beautiful.
Ariró Trail is part of the Trilha do Ouro (Gold Trail), approximately 400m in length, within the Bananal Ecological Station (EEB). It was one of the secondary routes of the Estrada Real de 1714.
Located in the Sertão da Onça, Jacu Pintado Waterfall stands approximately 15 meters high with two falls.
The Onça Cave is one of the few gneiss caves, a rock derived from granite, in the country.
Offers calm waters and a small pool, perfect for a refreshing bath after the trail.
The region is estimated to be made up of 60% native vegetation, mainly from the Atlantic Forest biome.
The area is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including araucaria, cedars, palm hearts, bromeliads, and various palm trees. The vegetation is characterized by large trees such as the murici, canela, and baguaçu. On the riverbanks, rare orchids and bromeliads, such as the micro-orchids of the Barbosella and Capanemia genera, can be found.
The region is also home to endangered birds like the harpy eagle, black-billed hawk, guan, cuiú-cuiú, macuco, black-billed toucan, and crested hawk. Other animals in the area include tapir, agouti, marmoset, capuchin monkey, sloths, snakes, jaguar, cougar, maned sloth, dark-shouldered marmoset, hedgehog, deer, and numerous species of birds.
The Bocaina plateau region has an annual average temperature of less than 17°C with mild summers. During the winter months, especially June and July, temperatures drop below 0°C, causing frost.
Rainfall occurs in distinct periods; a wet season from October to March, and a dry or slightly humid period from April to September.
