Pedra Branca State Park, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Pedra Branca State Park
Address: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

#302 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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The Pedra Branca State Park is a state park in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is one of the largest urban nature parks in the world. It protects an area of Atlantic Forest in the west of the city of Rio de Janeiro that includes the highest point in the city, the Pico da Pedra Branca. ()

Local name: Parque Estadual da Pedra Branca Created: 28 June 1974Area: 48.35 mi²Elevation: 2178 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 22°56'26"S, 43°28'52"W

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Barra da Tijuca (Vargem Grande)Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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Pedra Branca State Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Olympic Golf Course, Barra Olympic Park, Carioca Mosaic, Reserva de Marapendi.

6.6 miSE
Golf
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Square
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~150 ftE
Protected area
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6.7 miSE
Park
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Neighbourhood
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