Parque Nacional do Catimbau

Parque Nacional da Serra Catimbau. Old Catimbau Valley, was established by Decree 913/12 (2002), with 62,300 ha, ha in December 2002 in the state of Pernambuco. It covers the counties of Buíque, and Ibimirim Tupanatinga. Between the Wasteland and the backwoods of Pernambuco, the park is the second state. The first is that of Fernando de Noronha. Catimbau preserves one of the last areas of the Caatinga. It consists of gentle mountain top, it is believed that the name comes from Catimbau "hill who has lost his edge." Between the mountains are steep slopes and valleys open. It is an area of intense erosion. The geological formations are composed of sandstones of various colors and types that date back over 100 million years. Has about two thousand caves and cave-cemintério 28. Considered an Area of Extreme Biological Importance, the unit also has records of cave paintings and artifacts of prehistoric occupation dating from at least 6000 years. The researchers found 30 archaeological sites in Catimbau Valley. Thus, the Catimbau is the second largest archaeological park in Brazil, second only to Sierra Capybara, Piauí. One of the most important archaeological sites is to Alcobaça, located on a rocky cliff-shaped amphitheater. The paintings in this location were made by different ethnic groups of different ages as well, showing the diversity of techniques and style of painting. Inside the park there are several places to visit, including the Rock. It is believed that thousands of years ago where is the Rock was covered by ocean and that the stone was stuck from the erosion caused by wind and rainwater. The valley has Catimbau increases with altitude of 900 meters.

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