Florianópolis Travel Information
Parque Nacional da Serra Geral
As a way of expanding the protected area of great and famous Brazilian canyons, was created in May 1992, the Parque Nacional da Serra Geral in Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina.
The unit is like an extension of the National Park of Sierra Aparados, which form a larger conservation area.
The size of the area allows for greater effectiveness in combating the constant worrying and hunting activities that were being performed as well as the reduction of fires and deforestation.
With more than 60 canyons, two stand out for their extreme beauty and, therefore, have become famous: the Malacara and Fortaleza, the latter with more than 7 km long and 500 feet tall. They are like an invitation to walks, which should be made well in point: when you get near the edge of each one, there is a feeling of extreme surprise given the observed images.
The region also allows the visitor to meet his attractive neighbor, Parque Nacional da Serra Aparados.
WEATHER
The climate is temperate, without dry season. Average temperatures are between 18 and 20 º C, with highs of 34 to 36 º C and minimum - 8 to - 4 º C. The annual rainfall is between 1500 and 2000 mm.
NATURAL ASPECTS
It has an area of 17,300 hectares, which are formations that originate from intense volcanic activity that occurred millions of years ago.
Over time, originated in the highlands Sulbrasileiro covered by vegetation heterogeneous and several springs of crystal clear rivers. Formed deep canyons famous Brazilians.
The relief is accentuated by SC mountains and deep valleys, and the RS is characterized by coxilhas and little valleys. There in the drive Araucaria Forest, Fields and the Atlantic, as well as the transition zones between them. In the Araucaria Forest observe the Parana pine, the mastic, oak, pine and caun-bravo. In fields dominated by grasses and, in the Atlantic, includes various species such as the maria-mole and Cangerana. There is also the flower symbol of Rio Grande do Sul, characteristic: the play-the-princess.
The vegetation is cut by several rivers shallow but perennial, like the waterfall, the Beautiful, the Old Gate, the Father Joseph and Coast New. Among animals, may be noted the maned wolf, cougar and deer, spotted only in places of difficult access, and also others such as the American cougar, also called the Lion-bay, foxes, graxains, opossums, armadillos , apes, etc.. Among the birds are the blue jay, parrot-japan, parakeets, and even some endangered species such as the duck hawk-eagle and gray.
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Activities near to Parque Nacional da Serra Geral
| Ingleses Beach (beach) -
Ingleses is a gorgeous beach with 5 km long, open ocean, blue waters, with few waves that appeal to swimmers of all ages. It has tourist infrastructure of excellent quality combining exuberant nature, comfort and fun for tourists in any season.
In summer the Ingleses beach, is the second resort at concentration of foreign tourists, second only to Canasvieiras. In winter, mullet fishing, religious celebrations and folkl... Address: Ingleses Praia, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil Distance: 0.00km from the Parque Nacional da Serra Geral |  |
| Canajurê Beach (beach) - Canajure is a small beach with about 100 meters long located on the northern island of Santa Catarina, between the Canasvieiras and Jurerê beaches. It is a beach that is independent, a little bit of a CANASvieiras and JURErê, hence its name. It has its beginning at the Ponta do Morretes and follows a southwesterly direction to a point of rocks (unnamed) that starts the Jurerê Beach.
With crystal clear waters, gentle waves and ... Address: Canajurê, Florianópolis SC Distance: 0.00km from the Parque Nacional da Serra Geral |  |
| Solidão Beach (beach) -
Formerly called Rio das Pacas beach, the Solidão Beach is a small cove between Costa de Dentro and Saquinho.
The beach is considered one of the most beautiful landscapes of Santa Catarina to be a paradise almost untouched. The beautiful scenery presents a vision of white sand and clear waters surrounded by green hills of the Atlantic Forest. Among the trees at the end of the strip of sand, it is poss... Address: Praia da Solidão Estr. do Saquinho, 52 - Florianópolis - SC Brasil Distance: 0.00km from the Parque Nacional da Serra Geral |  |
| Palmeiras Beach (beach) - This beach is located in Floronopolis and is one of many beaches available. We are currently looking for more information on the beach.
Address: Palmeiras Praia, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil Distance: 0.00km from the Parque Nacional da Serra Geral |
Restaurants near to Parque Nacional da Serra Geral
| Porto Daniela is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Parque Nacional da Serra Geral and can be found at Avenida das Palmeiras, 461 The craft beer is one of the Zehn successes among the beverages offered in spring home decorated with garden and banana leaves. The tip of the Port Daniela is the shrimp in coconut-based sauce made with coconut milk and cream, served inside a coconut. Daniela Porto is located in Florianopolis. |
| O Pescador Lobo is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Parque Nacional da Serra Geral and can be found at Rua José Cardoso de Oliveira, Established in 1987, The Fisherman Lobo takes the surname of the owner, Wolf. The house specialty is the seafood, especially shrimp. One of the most requested dishes is shrimp in a pumpkin, with rice, potatoes and salad. The house also meets by tele-delivery, but the view of the fortress of Sao José da Ponta Grossa, compensates for lea |
| El Divino Beach is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Parque Nacional da Serra Geral and can be found at Avenida dos Pampos, The exquisite El Divino Beach welcomes tourists and famous for enjoying exquisite dishes, prepared primarily with seafood. One of the requests are coquilles, scallops with prawns, cream and gruyere cheese gratin. The redneck tutti-frutti is among the most requested drinks prepared with rum or vodka and tropical fruit. |
| Club KM7 is a Pub restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Parque Nacional da Serra Geral and can be found at Estrada da Daniela, Club KM7 party is guaranteed to sound much electronic music. The resident DJ and guests pack the night on the dance floor. Several choices of beverages such as beer, and sparkling drinks are served to warm the night. |
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