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Serra do Capim State Park Adventures

Serra do Capim State Park is a protected area in Pará, Brazil, known for its rugged mountainous terrain, rich biodiversity, and important role in preserving the Amazon biome.

67,000
Acres Protected
15
Miles of Trails
1,500
Annual Visitors
2004
Year Established

About Serra do Capim State Park

 

Serra do Capim State Park is located in the northeastern region of Pará state in Brazil. The park encompasses a rugged mountain range that reaches elevations of over 900 meters, featuring steep cliffs and rocky outcrops that offer unique geological formations. The park sits within the Amazon biome, making it an important refuge for tropical rainforest flora and fauna. The dense forest cover includes a variety of tree species, many endemic to the region, along with abundant understory and epiphytic plants. Fauna in the park includes mammals such as jaguars, tapirs, and various primates as well as a wide diversity of birds and reptiles, contributing to its status as a critical area for conservation. The park was established to help protect the middle Tocantins basin’s biodiversity and to maintain the integrity of regional water sources originating in the mountain range. Outdoor enthusiasts visiting Serra do Capim State Park can engage in hiking on trails that explore its distinctive steep terrain and panoramic viewpoints, wildlife watching, and scientific research. The park lacks extensive developed visitor facilities but offers an off-the-beaten-path experience for nature lovers and adventure travelers. Due to its remote location and limited infrastructure, visits require careful planning, but the rewards include pristine landscapes rarely disturbed by human activity. The park also serves an important role in environmental education and sustainable tourism for the local communities nearby.

Highlights

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Panoramic viewpoints atop Serra do Capim mountain ridges

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Diverse Amazonian rainforest ecosystem with endemic species

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Remote hiking routes through steep and rocky terrain

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Important watershed protecting regional rivers

Notable Natural Features

Serra do Capim Mountain

The park's namesake mountain features impressive cliffs and panoramic views stretching across Pará’s rainforest landscape.

Tocantins River Basin

The park protects vital headwaters feeding into the Tocantins River, an important water source in northern Brazil.

Amazonian Rainforest Ecosystem

The park preserves intact tropical rainforest habitat, home to numerous endemic plant and animal species.