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Basic information

The region’s climate is humid temperate. The average annual temperature is around 21ºC – with an average annual high of 27ºC, and a low of 12ºC.

City facts

Itatiaia
State: Rio de Janeiro
Region: Southeast
Population: 24.739 inhabitants
AREA CODE: (24)

Distances
Penedo: 18 km (11 miles)
Resende: 20 km (12.5 miles)
Itamonte: 77 km (48 miles)
São Lourenço: 99 km (61.5 miles)
Rio de Janeiro 176 km (110 miles)

Accommodation / Restaurants

Itatiaia, the city closest to the Park, has several lodging and food options that attend to all tastes. The prices vary according to the type of accommodation and the desired flavors. Learn more about the local establishments, visiting:

http://www.brasilviagem.com/hoteis/?CodCid=86
http://www.brasilviagem.com/guia/?CodCid=86&Canal=5
http://www.hotelinsite.com.br/procura/resultado.asp?cid=itatiaia
http://www.hotelinsite.com.br/procura/resultado.asp?cid=itatiaia
http://www.citybrazil.com.br/rj/itatiaia/restaurante.htm
http://www.citybrazil.com.br/rj/itatiaia/hoteis.htm

How to get there

By Highway: Starting from the city of Rio de Janeiro, follow Dutra Highway (BR-116) to Itatiaia. Then go along 8 km (5 miles) more of paved road until the park entrance.

Services

Itatiaia City Hall: +55 (24) 3352-1660

Secretary of Tourism: +55 (24) 3352-1660

Bus Station: +55 (24) 3354-1405

Post Office: +55 (24) 3352-1207

Hospital: +55 (24) 3352-1599

Bank Agencies
Itatiaia has Banerj, Bank of Brasil and Itaú agencies.

Related links

http://www.itatiaia.rj.gov.br/
http://www.mre.gov.br/cdbrasil/itamaraty/web/port/divpol/sudeste/rj/itatiaia/
http://www.ecoviagem.com.br/ecoturismo/def_ecoroteiro_brasil.asp?codigo=24&codigo_secao=126
http://www.brasilviagem.com/cidades/index.php?CodCid=86&TComp=1
http://www.ecofotos.com.br/Brasil/Itatiaia/Itatiaia.asp
http://revistaturismo.cidadeinternet.com.br/Ecoturismo/itatiaia.htm
http://www.terra.com.br/turismo/roteiros/2002/04/02/002.htm
http://www.ibama.gov.br/revista/itatiaia/pagina8.htm
http://www.trilharte.com.br/itatiaia.htm
http://www.zone.com.br/destinoaventura/index.php?destino=destino_mostra&mdireito=nao&id_destinos=4&pid=
http://www.estradas.com.br/itatiaia.htm
http://www.barmak.com.br/jcb/itatiaia.htm
http://www.voudemochila.com.br/cidades.php?c=171
http://www.crescentefertil.org.br/parquenacional/index1.htm

Attractions

Visitors’ Center
The Center was created in 1942, and it is comprised of a library and the Fauna and Flora Museum. It has an exhibit with samples of fruit, animals and collections for studies. The library operates out of the second floor and it has rare works and support documents for research. It also has an auditorium and a scientific laboratory.

Waterfalls

Itaporani Waterfall
The Campo Belo River falls are in the middle of virgin woods with heights ranging from 10 m (33 ft) to 12 m (39 ft). After following a short trail, you reach the site where it is possible to take a shower in the falls or to bathe in the lake formed by the falling waters.

Véu de Noiva Waterfalls
After walking 450 m (1475 ft) along the trail that borders the Maromba River, you arrive at the 40 m (131 ft) high waterfall. Its waters are crystal clear and extremely cold. It is one of the Park’s greeting cards.

Poranga Waterfalls
Poranga means “beauty” in Tupi, indicating what the visitor can expect to find. It is formed by a 10 m (33 ft) high fall with a large volume of water creating a natural pool, 30 m (98 ft) in diameter, which is excellent for bathing.

Maromba Falls and Pool
This large natural pool formed by the Maromba River is located at an altitude of 1100 m (3610 ft), and is excellent for bathing.

Lago Azul
This natural lake is formed by the Campo Belo River. There are kiosks with barbeque pits at the location that need to be reserved beforehand. Good for bathing.

Hills and Trails

Mirante do Último Adeus (Last Goodbye Lookout)
This rocky formation is 810 m (2660 ft) high from which a beautiful panoramic view of the Park and the Funil Dam can be seen. It is 2 km (1.25 mi) from the gate.

Rebouças Shelter
This serves as a base for walks to the high part of the Park. The site provides support for visitors and it is used by researchers, mountain climbers and military training.

Maciço das Prateleiras
It is formed by huge blocks of rock and stands 2548 m (8360 ft) high. After a 2 hour trail crossing high fields and climbing up rocky sections, one can appreciate the beautiful view of the Paraíba Valley – or the Escondido – under the clouds. An IBAMA accredited guide is obligatory.

Agulhas Negras Peak
It is one of the highest points in Brazil. Its 2787 m (9145 ft) can be reached over two phases. The first involves a moderate 1 hour walk to the base, starting from the Rebouças Shelter, followed by a more than 2 hour heavy climb to the top. It requires good physical conditioning and some experience to advance over sections where the use of a security rope is necessary. An IBAMA accredited guide is advisable.

Trilha dos Três Picos (Three Peaks Trail)
The 8 km (5 mi) steep climb leads to the Três Picos (Three Peaks) – formations with an average height of 1600 m (5250 ft). This walk permits the visitor to experience a little of two ecosystems that can be found in the Park: The Atlantic Forest and the Altitude Fields. The steep climb is rewarded by the bath in the Rio Bonito Waterfalls. From there, you can follow other very steep sections that are surrounded by beautiful views of the Paraíba Valley and the spurs of the Mantiqueira Mountains.

Aiuruoca Valley
Starting from the Rebouças Shelter, follow a moderate walk for 2 hours. Facing the State of Minas Gerais, the Valley has the ice-cold Aiuruoca Waterfall and Ovos da Galinha (Hen's Eggs) rock formation. Along the way, also enjoy the Asa do Hermes (Hermes Wing) and Pedra do Altar (Altar Stone) formations.