Serra dos Órgãos National Park

Serra dos Órgãos National Park is a protected area in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, preserving a segment of the Serra dos Órgãos mountain range. The park is noted for its steep granite peaks and Atlantic Forest biodiversity and was created early in Brazil’s national park system.

The park was established in 1939 to conserve distinctive mountain scenery and remnant Atlantic Forest habitats. Since its creation it has been managed to support both conservation and recreational use, with infrastructure such as trails and refuges added over time.

The park lies in the mountainous region between the cities of Petrópolis and Teresópolis in Rio de Janeiro state, in southeastern Brazil, within driving distance north of the city of Rio de Janeiro.

• Protection history: The park was among Brazil's earliest national parks, established to protect the Serra dos Órgãos mountain range and its Atlantic Forest ecosystems.
• Outdoor activity note: Renowned for technical rock-climbing routes and a network of marked hiking trails; weather can change rapidly at higher elevations, so prepare accordingly.

What to See #

• Dedo de Deus: Dedo de Deus (God's Finger) - a distinctive granite spire that became a symbol of the park and of mountaineering in the region.
• Petrópolis-Teresópolis traverse: Travessia Petrópolis-Teresópolis - a multi-day ridge traverse popular with hikers that crosses high-altitude trails and mountain shelters between the two towns.