Parque Nacional da Serra Geral

The Serra Geral National Park is situated on the border of the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, Serra Geral National Park was created by Decree No. 531 of 20.05.1992 and is adjacent to National Park of Sierra Aparados, constituting an ecosystem of rare beauty and important area for biodiversity for scientific, cultural and recreational services. It is administered by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio). The climate is mild mesothermal superhumid without drought. Average annual temperatures are between 18 to 20 ° C, with absolute maximum from 34 to 36 ° C and absolute minimum of -8 ° to -4 ° C. The rainfall is between 1,500 and 2,000 mm annually. Coexist in the area to the Araucaria Forest, Fields and the Atlantic Rain Forest, as well as the transition zones between them. In the Forest of Araucaria stands out: the pine-Parana, the mastic, oak, pine and caun-bravo. In fields dominated by grasses. In the Atlantic Rain Forest are several species, such as the maria-mole and Cangerana. The interior of the canyon, without any transition enters the plateau ripping altitude grasslands, is covered with tropical rain forest of evergreen, which originally occupied the entire slope of the Serra Geral. Atlantic Rain Forest within the Canyon Fortaleza Its steep slopes and vertical basalt show a yellowish coloration resulting from the lichen and vegetation of herbs and small shrubs that alternate with bare rock. In the edge of the canyon, is the nebular altitude forest, growing on moist soil and peat, receiving this name because he is where is the frequent formation of fog called "whirlwind" that rise from the lowland region coast, creating conditions of high humidity. Also found in humid and rocky Gunnera manicata, plant species with huge leaves, up to 1.5 meters in diameter, and besides Aparados da Serra, is found in the Andean forests, especially in the south of Chile. Also characteristic of the region is the flower symbol of Rio Grande do Sul: "play-the-princess". Graxains-the-Forest at Canyon Fortaleza The local wildlife is rich and consists of rare species and that few know exist in Brazil, like the maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus), the puma or lion-bay (Felis concolor), the graxaim-to-kill deer and pampas (Ozotocerus bezoarticus), and foxes, opossums, armadillos and monkeys. Among the birds found a crow-blue (Cyanocorax caeruleus), parrot-japan, parakeets, partridges, quails and ducks, in addition to typical I-want (Vanellus chilensis), bird of the pampas gaucho. The duck hawk (Spizaetus tirannus) and gray-eagle (Harpyhaliaetus coronatus) may possibly be sighted in areas of difficult access and are threatened with extinction. There are also venomous snakes. The month of January is the warmest, averaging between 20-22 ° C in June and July are the coldest months with temperatures reaching the mark of 0 ° C. Due to this temperature variation, the visitor can choose the best time to visit the park. Depending on the climate of the mountain weather can change quickly at any time of year, being common to temperatures below 10 ° C in midsummer.

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Parque Nacional de Aparados da Serra (park) - Deep valleys, with up to 900m high, lined with pines. Its edges waterfalls plummet up to 720m. Cold and damp and the fog that surrounds these formations are likely to enjoy a true mate. This is the scenario where the five largest canyons in the country. A spectacular landscape threatened by deforestation of Araucaria even though a region of environmental preservation. His creation is old: 1959. The oldest are the canyons that began f... Address: Cambará do Sul - RS Distance: 752.65km from the Parque Nacional da Serra Geral
Torres Beach (beach) - The city of Torres, in the northern coast of Rio Grande do Sul, is a great choice for a visit to the beaches of the mild climate of Brazil. Tourism is widely developed in the region and in has thrived. Cool young people as well as families come together to enjoy the most favorite tourist spots and beaches in Torres, where surf lovers are sure to catch good waves.   A unique geographic feature on the Brazilian coast are t... Address: Torres, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil Distance: 765.85km from the Parque Nacional da Serra Geral
Steam World (activity) - Steam World is a theme park located in Canelas, which brings together several miniature steam engines and puts them on display. The coolest thing is that although they are small, the machines really work.   You can find the smallest paper mill in the world, a hydroelectric plant, a mini-steel factory, and a most interesting mini-brick factory, which creates real brick and tiles. All very tiny, all very interesting. &nbs... Address: B G Promotora Eventos Ltda‎ Av. D Luiz Guanella, 1177 - São José Canela - RS Distance: 812.83km from the Parque Nacional da Serra Geral

Restaurants near to Parque Nacional da Serra Geral

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Totosinho is a Hot-dog restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Parque Nacional da Serra Geral and can be found at Rua Capivari, 763 To celebrate the anniversary or gather friends Totosinho is the ideal snack. Made with homemade pasta, the delight has three varieties besides the traditional sausage: sweet fillings of sausage, four cheeses and hamburguinho. The Totosinho also offers sweets (Negro and white boy), cake and pie Brigadier merged. Meets by tele-surrender and

Apllause Café - Assis Brasil is a Coffee House restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Parque Nacional da Serra Geral and can be found at Avenida Assis Brasil, 8787 In addition to traditional express the house offers specialty coffees as the "house" to express ice cream, ice cream, cherry, cassis liqueur and whipped cream. In both addresses, Town and North Zone, The Cafe offers Apllause to accompany bread and cheese sandwiches. Apllause Café - Assis Brazil is in Porto Alegre.

Bar do Goethe is a Pub restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Parque Nacional da Serra Geral and can be found at R. Vinte e Quatro de Outubro, 112 German influence with the Goethe Bar serves snacks like typical bock sausage and strudel with sauerkraut. The coffee shops, craft beer and empanadas in Argentina are highlighted on the menu. The customer can sample the delights on site or ask tele delivery. Goethe's bar is located in Porto Alegre.

Espetão na Brasa - Assis Brasil is a Brazilian Steak House restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Parque Nacional da Serra Geral and can be found at Avenida Assis Brasil, 6558 The Espetão Na Brasa provides customers barbecue ready to take home. It has meat, poultry, pork, shoulder and leg of lamb, sausage, pepperoni, among others. The establishment also offers polenta, pasta and salads to accompany mayonnaise.

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