São Joaquim National Park
Located in the south of the country
Located in the south of the country and created in July 1961. The São Joaquim National Park preserves a variety of ecosystems in the Serrana region and was created with the aim of promoting environmental education, research and public visits.
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The cold brings snow every year to the city's highest point, Morro da Igreja (1822m), making everything more beautiful and interesting, especially for those who don't live in places with low temperatures.
The Park is also linked to the need to protect the remnants of Araucárias Forests, found in abundance within its 49,800 hectares.
Another important aspect of the Unit is its geological formation, composed of volcanic rocks, called Basalt, which together with the Sandstone formations form a place suitable for recharging and discharging the Guarani Aquifer. Studies date these formations to approximately 133 million years old.
