Pico dos Pireneus (Parque Estadual dos Pireneus)
Pico dos Pireneus
The highest point of Pireneus State Park, at about 1,385 metres. Beside the small chapel on the summit you can look out over the cerrado plateau. It is a classic spot for watching the sunset.
Pireneus State Park was established in 1987 to protect high-altitude cerrado grassland, rock formations and springs. Its main peak, Pico dos Pireneus, rises to about 1,385 metres. From the car park it is about a 20-minute walk to the top, where there is a small Holy Trinity chapel and a hilltop pilgrimage held every July. At sunset you can look over Pirenópolis and the surrounding hills, and on clear nights the stars are superb. The drive from town covers about 20 km, mostly on dirt roads that become difficult in the rainy season. The park is free, but some trails require a guide.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00 (check park notices)
Nearby sights
- Cachoeira do Abade
- Reserva Ecológica Vargem Grande
- Cidade de Pedra
- Igreja Nosso Senhor do Bonfim
- Historic Center & Rua do Lazer
- Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo
- Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Rosário
- Museu das Cavalhadas