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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Serra do Mar

Serra do Mar’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in the Serra do Mar. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 1, 2025

Pico do Papagaio Summit

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A worthwhile climb for the view of the "parrot head" and the island from above.

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Drinking Water Spring

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There is a water supply point here that can be used to keep hydrated. Many people who pass by end up filling their bottles at this point. The water comes …

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Natural Pool on Trail T14

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Halfway there is a good opportunity to freshen up

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Paquetá Waterfall

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Don't forget the repellent against the borachudo (little flies) that would leave you a bad souvenir... I end up with 30-40 bites even I took care of adding repellent each …

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Pontal da Fortaleza

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Very impressive when a tree grows out of the rock, which seems to be unaffected by storms and the relentless sun. An example of what nature can do.

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Emperor's Lookout

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The Mirante do Imperador, in Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro, offers a stunning view of Sepetiba Bay and Ilha Grande. Here are the details:

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Serra do Rio do Rastro Road

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Winter in Europe means summer in South America. Although Brazil is known to be one of the tropical areas, it can also come on these mountain roads to snowfall with …

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Ibicuí Viewpoint

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Curved and popular beach, almost 610 meters long, surrounded by Atlantic Forest slopes.

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Trail to Pão de Açúcar (Área de Proteção Ambiental de Cairuçu)

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Climb to the lookout point, strenuous but beautiful. It should not be done in the rain as it is very slippery. Take enough to drink with you!!

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View from Pedra da Macela

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Hard climb, terrible terrain. But awesome view of all bay of Paraty and Angra, the Serra do Mar mountains and Serra da Bocaina mountains at 1400m above sea level.

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Pico do Papagaio Summit

Drinking Water Spring

Natural Pool on Trail T14

Paquetá Waterfall

Pontal da Fortaleza

Emperor's Lookout

Serra do Rio do Rastro Road

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