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The Parque Nacional Serra da Bocaina (Bocaina Mountains National Park) is located about 250 kilometers (160 miles) SW of Rio, on highway BR 116. It was created in 1971 and its whole area is over 100,000 ha, comprehending the states of Rio (60%) and São Paulo (40%), where the headquarters is located.
It's part of the remmaining Atlantic Forest and has many different species of birds and mammals, as well as exotic plants and trees.
The tropical weather has an average annual temperature running about 21ºC (65ºF), but it can drop down to nearly 0º C (32º F) in winter, as easy as it can go up to high 30ºC (100ºF) in summer.
Its peaks and hills can vary from 800 to 2.000 meters of altitude (2.400 to 6.000 feet), and are one of the park's main attractions.
And besides the amazing waterfalls, such as Cachoeira do Paredão, Santo Izidro and Posses, we'll find the park's most curious attraction: The Gold Path. This stoned trail was built by slaves in 1725, during Brazil's colonial period, in order to transport the gold from Minas Gerais state to the city of Paraty, where it was shipped to Portugal.
Nowadays,part of this trail is mainly used for trekking and mountain biking, by travelers from all over the world.
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Serra da Bocaina 3 days/2 nights
Expedition Duration: 3 days/2 nights
Included: Transportation, guiding services, 8 meals cooked in log burning stoves (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners), lodging ( collective rooms), hiking tours, visit to waterfalls, horse back riding tours.
Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate
Tips: Bring a good pair of trekking shoes,1 sweater or jacket, 1 rain coat, sunblock, mosquito repellent, gloves, flashlight and a camera.
Best Season: From May to October.
Departures: Under request. This trip must be booked within 48 hours before chosen date. Early pick ups between 6:00 and 8:00 am,year round.
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* Discounts available for groups over 12 people
Serra da Bocaina 2 days/1 night
Expedition Duration: 2 days/1 night
Included: Transportation, guiding services, 5 meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner), lodging ( collective rooms), hiking tours and visit to waterfalls.
Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate
Minimum Age Required:14 – Parents authorization required
Tips: Bring a good pair of trekking shoes,1 sweater or jacket, 1 rain coat, sunblock, mosquito repellent, gloves, flashlight and a camera .
Best Season: From May to October.
Departures: Under request. This trip must be booked within 48 hours before chosen date. Early pick ups between 6:00 and 8:00 am,year round.
For prices click here
* Discounts available for groups over 12 people
Related links:
Sana • Serra dos Orgãos
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