Three Peaks State Park - Bonsucesso Towers

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Tres Picos State Park (Three Peaks) is one of the largest in the State of Rio de Janeiro (around 2:30 hours drive – 145 km / 90 miles from Rio’s capital). Located in one of the most expressive fragments of the Atlantic Forest, in the center of the state, it has priceless scenic beauty, with springs and rivers, several waterfalls, hills, mountain peaks, great biodiversity of flora and fauna and diversified geological formations. The proximity to the capital and to be located in the heart of a region with great touristic potential, local culture and traditional mountaineering area in the mountains range, make this region one of the best in Rio for Ecotourism and adventures! The Towers are located in the district called Bonsucesso, which is between the cities of Teresopolis and Friburgo. Majestic mountains, remind the rock formations of the impressive region of Patagonia. Bonsucesso Towers form a huge vertical rock wall with more than 500 meters long. The trail is quite steep, with approximately 950 meters of elevation gain to reach the tallest peak, at a altitude of 2000m / 6562ft. Definitely it is one of the most amazing trails in the State of Rio de Janeiro! Tour details: Pick-up time: 05:30am Tour duration: 12hs (approx) Hike level: advanced (level 4 of 5) Trail length: 8 km / 4,9 miles (round trip) Elevation gain: 950m / 3117ft Trail duration: 5 hours (3hs climb / 2hs descent – approx)