Intervals State Park - Parque Estadual Intervales

Intervals State Park

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Intervals State Park

O Intervals State Park is a park in the state of São Paulo.

Understand

Declared by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site, the Intervals is physically connected to the Carlos Botelho, to the Alto Ribeira - PETAR and the Xitué ecological station, covering a total of 200,000 hectares.

The Park has an area of ​​a little more than 41 thousand hectares, with one of the most preserved continuous reserves of Atlantic Forest remnants in the country.

Due to the diversity of species, Intervales frequently receives tourists from all over the world interested in the sighting of endemic birds of the Atlantic Forest, such as the spider, a bamboo broody, a red-backed hatchet, a jacutinga, O matron, a come out seven-colors, O tanager, O green-billed toucan it's the uru.

History

The Fazenda Intervales, when it was bought by Banco BANESPA, made a living from the extraction of palm hearts.

The farm was no longer exploited by the bank and started to be recovered and conserved by the Forest Foundation, becoming a State Park in 1994.

Flora and fauna

The landscape is covered by the original Atlantic Forest. Araucaria trees, parrots, ferns, palm trees and bromeliads are very easy to see.

The animals that with luck can be seen are the Jaguar, a Puma, O yellow-breasted alligator and monocoal monkey.

Climate

The climate is humid and cold most of the year, as it is located in a region of 860 m in altitude.

To arrive

By car

Fees and Permissions

Maintenance fee: BRL 3.00/person/day

Public Visitation: from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.Visitation with hosting services 8:00 am to 9:00 pm

  • , ☎15 3542-1511 (Ribeirão Grande)/11 6997-5000 (São Paulo), email: . 

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Look

waterfalls

  • . During the walk you can see palm trees and animals such as howler monkeys and capuchin monkeys, as well as birds, bromeliads and orchids. Part of the path is covered by a stream from where the primary forest can be seen. 
  • . In its 4km route it is common to see ferns, bromeliads and açu ferns, which flank the route, which can be extended, following the course of the river, which is quite shallow and rocky. 
  • . A very beautiful waterfall. The first eleven kilometers of this trail are made by car, along a road that gives access to a Park Surveillance Base, called São Pedro. The rest (six kilometers) of the trail is on foot. Along the way, you can see animal footprints and beautiful vegetation (primary forest). 

caves

  • . It leads to a cave with several limestone formations. Inside the cave, some stretches are covered inside a stream. 
  • . During the journey, rocky outcrops are common. At the entrance to the cave, the limestone rocks are covered in large part by lichens, maidenhair ferns and begonias. Inside there are various formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, cauliflowers and star floors. 
  • . This cave has several calcareous formations. To access its interior, it is necessary to pass through a stream that cuts the mouth of the cave. Inside there is a water spout and a large hall. 
  • . The walk along this trail leads to a small cave. Nearby, there is a 20 meter tall fig tree whose roots resemble tree trunks. 
  • . It leads to a cave with various limestone formations, labyrinths and halls; a stream that runs through the cave. Along the way, you can observe occurrences of jacu-guaçus, woodpeckers and serelepes, as well as several species of plants. 
  • . A wet cave, with small dimensions and few formations. 
  • . After a long walk, you reach a cave with characteristic limestone formations, as well as halls. It is possible to see animals such as howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, deer, tapir and others along the way. 

Knife

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  • . The region is home to many species of birds endemic to the Atlantic Forest, a real spectacle for birdwatching enthusiasts, found in this area: Araponga, bamboo broo, red-backed choquinha, jacutinga, matracão, saira -seven-colors, tanager, green-billed toucan and uru. Birds that occur in the lowlands can be observed, such as the blood tie and, in the higher areas, species such as the corocochó and the striped owl. 
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trails

  • . Along the way, you can see the Morro do Cruzeiro with its benches and altar, forming an open-air church. At the end of one of the lakes, you walk along a small trail that leads to an old, unfinished building: the Castle of Stone. 
  • . On this trail, there is a difference between primary and secondary forest. In the stretch of the Água Comprida River, there are açu ferns, pleitos, ferns and large trees. It is possible to find animals or traces of tapir, deer, wild dog and ocelot. This trail is a second option for walking to Cachoeira do Mirante. 
  • . It leads to a 10m high wooden tower. It holds 20 people, offering an overview of the surrounding vegetation and, eventually, animal observation. On this trail, bromeliads and orchids are common, as well as birds and animal traces. 
  • . A stream feeds the waterwheel, which can be seen running. Along the way, you can see bromeliads, ferns, ferns, birds and animal footprints. 
  • . It leads to one of the highest points in the Park Headquarters area. Along the way, you can see large trees, bromeliads and orchids, as well as birds such as macucos, nambus, toucans and others. 
  • . During your trip, you can see a nursery of hearts of palm, an endangered species. The trail also leads to the Casa do Artesão, where local crafts were made, and the Chapel of Santo Ignácio de Loyola, where masses are periodically celebrated. 

eat and drink

  • . The Park has a single restaurant, managed by SL Brasil, a cooperative of former employees of the reserve. It is right in front of Pousada Pica-Pau. Breakfast costs R$ 7.00 and lunch and dinner for R$ 15.00 each meal per person. The trail snack is also sold for R$ 15.00. 

sleep

accommodation

  • , ☎15 3542-1511/3542-1245. There are three accommodations managed by the park. Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. 
  • . It has four apartments with suite and two apartments with adjoining bathroom. Living room with fireplace, small television, kitchen and a living room with table and benches. The distance from the restaurant is 700 meters. Total capacity of 17 beds. 
  • . It has four en-suite apartments on the upper floor and three en-suite apartments on the lower floor with single beds and bunk beds. Living center next door with fireplace, tables, chairs. This space has infrastructure for courses, training and other group activities. The distance from the restaurant is 500 meters. Total capacity is 38 beds. And food sales throughout the trail. 
  • . It has seven rooms with suite, single beds. Living room with fireplace and TV room, balcony with chairs and tables for games and reading. Chlorinated water pool, small kitchen. The distance from the restaurant is 100 meters. Total capacity of 22 beds. 

Camping

The place does not have a camping area, so your best option is to stay inside the park.

In the field

Strictly follow the Park's recommendations.

Safety

  • It is essential to have a guide, as the galleries in the caves can turn into veritable labyrinths.
  • Have extra batteries for flashlights and plastic bags to waterproof equipment, as well as to bring your trash back.
  • Take a canteen, light clothes that warm up, preferably quick drying, non-slip sneakers, socks, bed linen, towel.
  • The roads leading to the park have gravel along the 25Km, so be careful.

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