Desengano State Park

The Desengano State Park (Portuguese: Parque Estadual do Desengano) is a state park in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It protects an area of rugged mountains with a large remnant of Atlantic Forest that is home to various endangered species.

Desengano State Park
Parque Estadual do Desengano
IUCN category II (national park)
Pedra do Desengano, the highest point
Nearest citySanta Maria Madalena, Rio de Janeiro
Coordinates21°51′56″S 41°54′04″W
Area21,444 ha (82.80 sq mi)
DesignationState park
Created13 April 1970
AdministratorInstituto Estadual do Ambiente RJ
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