Monte Negro Canyon
Cânion Monte Negro
A canyon beneath Monte Negro Peak, the highest point in Rio Grande do Sul, where the clifftop grasslands and sea of clouds create spectacular scenery.
Monte Negro Canyon lies in São José dos Ausentes, about 50 km north of Cambará do Sul. Monte Negro Peak beside the canyon stands about 1,400 metres above sea level and is the highest point in Rio Grande do Sul. The canyon is on a private farm, and entry requires a fee. You can drive close to the cliff edge, or hike up to the summit to enjoy the view, often with sea of clouds and sunrise. Winter here is one of the coldest periods in Brazil, with occasional snowfall. Most roads are dirt tracks, so four-wheel drive or joining a tour is recommended.
Opening hours
Daytime (private farm, admission fee)
Nearby sights
- Fortaleza Canyon
- Pedra do Segredo
- Tigre Preto Waterfall
- Malacara Canyon
- Índios Coroados Canyon
- Itaimbezinho Canyon
- Cachoeira dos Venâncios
- Rio do Boi Trail