Parque Nacional Serra do Cipó Picture 2

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The Serra do Cipo is one of the most exuberant sets natural world and is located in the Espinhaço, Minas Gerais.

The Serra do Cipo is located in the state of Minas Gerais, just 100 km from state capital. Coordinates 43 º -44 º W, 19 º -20 º S. The main access is through the MG-10, passing through Lagoa Santa and San José de Almeida.

Distance from cities:

• Belo Horizonte - 100 Km • Brasília - 814 Km • Rio de Janeiro - 532 Km • Sao Paulo - 684 Km

Its geological history is complex and time of the Precambrian period, with its sandy rocks that were formed by marine deposits more than 1.7 billion years.

The diversity of the vegetation is very high, and many species are found here. Its fauna is representative and is home to endangered species.

To preserve this natural heritage, was the Parque Nacional da Serra do Cipo APA (Environmental Protection Area). Altogether there are 100,000 hectares of savannah, rocky fields and forests, and rivers, waterfalls, canyons, caves, archaeological sites preserved and many adventure sports.

Access to the park:

Admission R$ 6.00 / person is not allowed to go camping or vehicles / motorcycles.

Access to the waterfalls

Great Falls, entry R$ 20.00 / person on weekends and R$ 10.00 / person on weekdays, not being allowed to go camping or vehicles / motorcycles.

Bride's Veil Waterfall (Camping Area Phones: +55  31 3718-7096 / + 55 31 3274-2749).
Waterfall Sierra Morena (Camping Area, headphones +55  31 3486-1421 / +55  31 9977-1421).

For more information, including access to the waterfalls located within the conservation area, please contact directly with the administration of the Park:

Phones: +55 31 3718-7228 / 3718-7237)

http://www.serradocipo.com/infogerais/show/id/36/0/acesso_ao_parque_nacional.html

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