Pico Paraná is the highest mountain in the Brazilian state of Paraná and in all Southern Brazil.[1] It is composed of granite and gneiss. It was discovered by German explorer Reinhard Maack. Although this area has been previously inhabited by indigenous population Tupi Guarani. He also made the first ascent of the mountain, together with Rudolf Stamm and Alfred Mysing. The official height was obtained in 1992 by three teams from the Federal University of Paraná, using the Global Positioning System.[2]

Pico Paraná
Pico Paraná from Pico Caratuva
Highest point
Elevation1,877 m (6,158 ft)[1]
ListingBrazilian state high point
Coordinates25°14′S 48°48′W / 25.233°S 48.800°W / -25.233; -48.800[1]
Geography
Pico Paraná is located in Brazil
Pico Paraná
Pico Paraná
Brazil
LocationCity of Antonina, State of Paraná, Brazil
Parent rangeSerra do Mar
Climbing
Easiest routeFrom "Fazenda Pico Paraná"

The Pico Paraná and the surrounding peaks of the Paraná section of the Serra do Mar, is protected by the Pico Paraná State Park.[3]


Panoramic of Ibitiraquire Range, with the Parana Peak highlighted.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Pico Paraná". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
  2. ^ Geisendorf, Thomas Peter. "Pico Paraná - 3 dias". www.ecoturismobrasil.com.br. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
  3. ^ Ponto Mais Alto do Sul do País Fica no Parque Estadual Pico Paraná (in Portuguese), Paraná Turismo, 22 September 2015, retrieved 2016-11-19