DOMINGOS MARTINS
BIRDWATCHING LOCATIONS AND CONTACT WITH NATURE
PEDRA AZUL
The Pedra Azul State Park, with 1240 m2, is the main tourist point of the Capixaba mountains, a fact that is due to all its natural heritage. The pleasant climate, exuberant visual and rich fauna and flora are some of the aspects that please the thousands of visitors that the Park receives every year, especially in the winter. The Blue Stone, postcard of the Holy Spirit, is a formation of granite and gneiss, with 1822 meters of height and incredible coloring. Besides the cold that attracts thousands of tourists, the walks are the main activities of the Park, being divided into levels: medium, easy and difficult. The trails can include climbing, swimming in the natural pools and last up to 3 hours. In addition to the activities of the Park, visitors also pass the Route of the Lizard, about 8 km, with a charming visual in very few kilometers. The two associated tours enchant all tourists!
OCCURRING BIRD SPECIES
(pictures taken on site)
Sanhaçu-de-encontro-amarelo (Tangara ornata) por Leonardo Merçon
Tiê-de-topete (Lanio melanops) por Leonardo Merçon
Papa-capim-de-costas (Sporophila ardesiaca) por Leonardo Merçon
Jacuaçu (Penelope obscura) por Leonardo Merçon
Borboletinha-do-mato (Phylloscartes ventralis) por Leonardo Merçon
Bico-virado-carijó (Xenops rutilans) por Leonardo Merçon
Gavião-carijó (Rupornis magnirostris) por Leonardo Merçon
Papa-capim-de-costas-cinzas (Sporophila ardesiaca) por Leonardo Merçon
Tico-tico (Zonotrichia capensis) por Leonardo Merçon
PICTURES OF THE OBSERVATION SITE
HOW TO GET THERE
HOW TO GET THERE BY PLANE
The nearest airport to Pedra Azul is Eurico Aguiar Salles Airport, in Vitoria. Soon, a bus or car should be taken to get to the Park.
Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport Address: Av. Fernando Ferrari, 3800 - Goiabeiras, Vitória - ES, 29075-920
HOW TO GET THERE BY BUS
There are buses that depart daily from Vitoria Bus Station to Pedra Azul and the trip takes approximately two hours.
Victoria Bus Terminal Address: Avenida Alexandre Buaiz, 350 - Ilha do Princípe, Vitória - ES, 29020-300
HOW TO GET THERE BY CAR
Rodovia BR 262, km 90 - Pedra Azul - Aracê. The distance between Domingos Martins and Pedra Azul State Park is 46 km.
HOW TO GET THERE BY BIKE
Taking a bike ride from Domingos Martins to Pedra Azul is possible due to the traffic of the place. However, from other municipalities may be a little more dangerous due to the flow of cars on the road, mainly between Vitoria and Domingos Martins. Bike rides can not be performed on the trail areas in the Park. However, they can be done in the surroundings of Pedra Azul, including in the Route of the Lizard and other neighboring communities.
HOW TO GET THERE BY FOOT
The main activity available to the public in the Pedra Azul State Park are the various hiking options. The most sought after routes are the trails that lead to natural pools, Pedra do Lagarto, Mirante and Pedra Azul. It is important to remember that all tours must be booked with at least one day in advance and all walks will be accompanied by an IEMA guide. For the outings it is advisable to wear light and comfortable clothes, besides being obliged to use closed shoes.
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CONTRIBUTORS
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Isabela Gava Rosseto - Graduanda em Engenharia Ambiental - Multivix.
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