Pedra Azul State Park
Parque Estadual da Pedra Azul
A 1,822-meter granite giant whose color shifts between blue and green with the light. Trails lead to a natural pool on the rock face, and it's a symbol of the mountains of Espírito Santo.
Pedra Azul is a giant granite monolith about 500 m tall, with its summit at 1,822 m. Under different light, moss and minerals on its rock face show blue, green, and gold tones, and one side has protrusions that look like a lizard. The state park has a round-trip trail of about 1.5 hours that leads to a “natural pool” halfway up the mountain. Reservations are required, and the number of visitors is limited. The scenery along the way is wide-open. At the foot of the mountain, the village of Pedra Azul has mountain guesthouses, wine, strawberries, and Italian restaurants. Entry is free but requires a reservation, and the park is closed on Mondays. It's about 90 km from Vitória, roughly 1.5 hours by car.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 8:00 am–5:00 pm (pool trail requires reservation)
Nearby sights
- Venda Nova do Imigrante
- Domingos Martins
- Guarapari Beaches
- Paulo César Vinha State Park
- Santa Teresa
- Museu Vale
- Parque Moscoso
- Palácio Anchieta