Pedra Azul (rock formation)
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Pedra Azul is a striking granite rock formation in Espírito Santo, Brazil, famed for its bluish hue and distinctive shape that make it a major natural attraction.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Pedra Azul | 0 |
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
natural monument
ⓘ
rock formation ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| access | accessed mainly via BR-262 and local roads ⓘ |
| bestVisitingSeason | dry season months (Brazilian winter) for clearer views ⓘ |
| biodiversity | area hosts diverse flora and fauna typical of Atlantic Forest ⓘ |
| climate | mild mountain climate ⓘ |
| color | bluish gray ⓘ |
| conservationStatus | protected area with regulated visitation ⓘ |
| country | Brazil ⓘ |
| distanceFrom | about 90 km from Vitória, Espírito Santo ⓘ |
| ecosystem | Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| elevation | approximately 1822 meters above sea level ⓘ |
| geologicalAge | Precambrian granite ⓘ |
| geologicalType | inselberg ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Espírito Santo
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Southeast Region of Brazil NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInMunicipality | Domingos Martins NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInProtectedArea | Parque Estadual da Pedra Azul NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| management | managed by the environmental agency of Espírito Santo state ⓘ |
| material | granite ⓘ |
| mountainRange | Serra do Caparaó region (broad area of the Serra do Mar system) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nameMeaning | Blue Rock in Portuguese ⓘ |
| nearbyAttraction | Rota do Lagarto scenic road NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearbyEconomicActivity |
rural tourism
ⓘ
small-scale agriculture and agritourism lodges ⓘ |
| nearbyInfrastructure | BR-262 highway NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearbyLocality | Pedra Azul district of Domingos Martins ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
bluish hue that changes with light and time of day
ⓘ
distinctive rounded shape ⓘ rock outcrops resembling a lizard on its slope ⓘ |
| protectedBy | Parque Estadual da Pedra Azul ⓘ |
| reasonForName | bluish coloration of the granite ⓘ |
| region | mountainous region of Espírito Santo ⓘ |
| stateParkArea | Parque Estadual da Pedra Azul has about 1240 hectares NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| surfaceFeature |
exposed granite dome
ⓘ
steep rock walls ⓘ |
| symbolOf |
mountain tourism in Espírito Santo
ⓘ
natural heritage of Espírito Santo ⓘ |
| tourismActivity |
hiking
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landscape photography ⓘ nature observation ⓘ rock climbing (restricted and regulated) ⓘ |
| viewOf | Atlantic Forest landscapes NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| visibility | visible from long distances along BR-262 ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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