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The Park

Derived from the Tupi-Guarani, “Ibitipoca” means “Rugged Sierra” due to the large number of streaks and caves in the region. Currently, this is one of the most visited state parks in the State of Minas Gerais, in addition to being admired throughout the national territory.

Located in the heart of the Serra do Ibitipoca, a branch of the Serra da Mantiqueira, the Ibitipoca State Park is a protected area, with 1,488 hectares, dividing the waters of the Grande and Paraíba do Sul rivers.

Visitors can find a large green area there, belonging to the Atlantic Domain (Atlantic Forest Biome), composed of cloud forests, altitude fields, and rupestrian fields that developed in rocky spaces.

Ibitipoca State Park is one of the most visited parks in the State of Minas Gerais and is considered the third-best park in Latin America by TripAdvisor users, due to its structure and attractions.

Check out the complete infrastructure:
• Visitor’s Center;
• Auditorium;
• Parking for 50 vehicles;
• Trails marked in Portuguese and English;
• Camping area for 30 tents;
• Kiosks with grills;
• Dressing rooms and washstands;
• Toilets;
• Snack bar and restaurant;
• Souvenir shop;
• Infirmary.




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Attractions

 

Circuito das Águas (Water Circuit)

This circuit has a shorter route, with a 5.2-kilometer round trip and an average duration of 5 hours, with steep ascents and descents.

There are lookouts along the trail that were installed to promote safety and comfort to visitors, in addition to allowing the contemplation of the landscape.

• the Prainha;
• the Cave of the Gnomes;
• the Lake of Mirages;
• the Golden Well;
• the Ray of the Nymphs;
• the Stone Bridge;
• the Waterfall of the Monkeys;
• the Santo Antônio Wall;
• the Prainha das Elfas (Beach of Elves);
• the Black Lake;
• the Shower;
• the Lake of Mirrors.





 

Circuito do Pião (Pião Circuit )

This circuit has a long route, with an approximately 9.5 km round trip and an average duration of 6 hours, with many steep climbs and descents.

• the Monjolinho;
• the Cave of Pião (the Cave of the Spinning top);
• the Pico do Pião;
• the Cave of Travelers;
• the Waterfall of Charm;
• the Campari Well;
• the Pierced Stone.




Circuito Janela do Céu (Heaven’s Window Circuit)

This circuit has a limit of up to 240 visitors a day.

• It is a longer journey, with a 16-kilometer round trip and steep climbs and descents, which requires physical fitness because of its length.
• the Pico do Cruzeiro (Peak of the Cross);
• the Grotto of the Cross;
• the Lombada, highest point of the park with 1784 meters;
• the Cave of the Fugitives;
• the Cave of the Three Arches;
• the Moreiras Cave;
• the Heaven’s Window;
• the Cachoeirinha (Little Waterfall).






Guides

Ibitipoca State Park has a list of authorized guides, who are responsible for assisting tourists and ensuring the best experience during their visit.

Among their functions, we highlight: to ensure safety, to provide information, and to guide people about the best practices on site.

Hiring a guide is not mandatory but is recommended by our team.

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RISK AND LIABILITY ACKNOWLEDGMENT TERM

The natural areas present imminent risks, such as stripping and falling of rocky blocks, strong fog or haze, flash floods, hypothermia, thermal shock, slippery spots, loose stones, risk of sprains and fractures, venomous animals, thorny and stinging plants, attacks of wild animals, rapids, drowning, storms, lightning, falling branches of trees, and sunstroke, among others, so visitors are responsible for their safety.

Be prepared for adversity in the event of accidents or incidents. Pay special attention to mountain weather conditions (it is usually cold).

The Park has no rescue service, so don’t take a risk. Usually, the rescue is time-consuming. In the event of accidents or incidents, go to the park’s headquarters or concierge, or call Mobile Health Care/SAMU 192 or Fire Department Rescue 193.

Please check if there is a signal from your mobile operator in the park, because the coverage, when it exists, varies at each point.

We recommend hiring a guide or tour driver accredited by the park! Your visit will be safer, and you can get to know the Park a lot better. The Park team is prepared to assist visitors and maintain cleanliness and tranquility.

Please cooperate and respect them!

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How to get there

Departing from Belo Horizonte, follow the BR-040 towards Rio de Janeiro; before Juiz de Fora, access the cloverleaf to the BR-267 heading towards Lima Duarte. From Lima Duarte, drive to Conceição de Ibitipoca District for 26 km on an unpaved road. From the Conceição de Ibitipoca District to the park, it’s 3 km more on a paved road.

There is another access that is also made by the BR-040, going until the cloverleaf of Barbacena. Follow the MG-338 towards Ibertioga and, after this city, drive for 45 km on unpaved road passing by Santa Rita do Ibitipoca until the cloverleaf between the park and Conceição do Ibitipoca. Pay attention to the signs in this section because there are many crossings.

NOTE: The signage for the park exists from Lima Duarte and on the BR-267 highway.

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