[EN/PT] Exploring the Municipal Natural Park of Nova Iguaçu

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Municipal Natural Park of Nova Iguaçu - The Geopark of Nova Iguaçu

[EN] Hey everyone! I'm super excited about today's post because I'm going to talk about one of my favorite places: the Nova Iguaçu Municipal Natural Park. It's where I take some time for myself, and whenever I can, I gather my friends to go hiking and enjoy the peace that the park offers.

The park is incredible and is located in the Mendanha Massif, encompassing the Mendanha, Gericinó, and Madureira mountains. It covers 1,100 hectares of pure Atlantic Forest, filled with wonderful waterfalls and pools.

You can access the park through two different entrances. If you love hiking and swimming in waterfalls, the South Entrance is ideal. You can get there via Nova Iguaçu, in the Caonze neighborhood, or via Mesquita, in the Coreia neighborhood. The main entrance is on Estrada da Cachoeira. In this access, you’ll find several waterfalls and pools, like the Véu da Noiva, which is also great for rappelling. The trails are well-marked and pass by historical points like the Dona Eugênia Farm and the ruins of the Dom Felipe club.

Now, if you're into adrenaline, the North Entrance in Bairro da Luz is perfect! There, you can enjoy hang gliding and paragliding from the Serra do Vulcão, negative rappelling on Pedra da Contenda, and mountain bike trails. But I’ll leave that for another post because today I want to show you the best and most beautiful waterfalls in the park.

I hope you enjoy it and feel inspired to visit this paradise!

[PT] Oi, pessoal! Estou super animado com o conteúdo de hoje porque vou falar de um dos meus lugares favoritos: o Parque Natural Municipal de Nova Iguaçu. É lá que eu tiro um tempo pra mim e, sempre que posso, reúno os amigos para fazermos trilhas e curtirmos a paz que o lugar oferece.

O parque é incrível e fica no Maciço do Mendanha, abrangendo as serras do Mendanha, Gericinó e Madureira. São 1.100 hectares de pura Mata Atlântica, repletos de cachoeiras e poços maravilhosos.

Você pode acessar o parque por duas entradas diferentes. Se você ama trilhas e banhos de cachoeira, o Acesso Sul é ideal. Dá pra chegar por Nova Iguaçu, no bairro Caonze, ou por Mesquita, no bairro Coreia. A entrada principal fica na Estrada da Cachoeira. Nesse acesso, você encontra várias cachoeiras e poços, como a Véu da Noiva, que também é ótimo pra fazer rapel. As trilhas são bem sinalizadas e passam por pontos históricos, como a Fazenda Dona Eugênia e as ruínas do clube Dom Felipe.

Agora, se você curte adrenalina, o Acesso Norte no Bairro da Luz é perfeito! Lá tem voo livre de asa-delta e parapente na Serra do Vulcão, rapel negativo na Pedra da Contenda e trilhas de mountain bike. Mas isso eu vou deixar para um próximo post porque hoje quero mostrar as melhores e mais bonitas cachoeiras do parque.

Espero que gostem e se animem a conhecer esse paraíso!



[EN] In this first image, we see the entrance to the Nova Iguaçu Municipal Natural Park. There is a guardhouse with environmental guards who register and inspect visitors. This helps prevent the entry of trash, chemicals, loudspeakers that disturb the animals, and so on. Additionally, it ensures everyone's safety.

[PT] Nesta primeira imagem, vemos a entrada do Parque Natural Municipal de Nova Iguaçu, onde há uma guarita com guardas ambientais que realizam o cadastro e a revista dos visitantes. Isso ajuda a evitar a entrada de lixo, produtos químicos, caixas de som que incomodam os animais, etc. Além disso, garante a segurança de todos nós.


[EN] In this photo, we can see part of the reservoir located at the park entrance, behind the environmental guardhouse. Swimming is not allowed, but there are great spots for taking photos. It's definitely worth seeing—it's enchanting.

[PT] Nessa foto, podemos ver parte da represa localizada na entrada do parque, atrás da guarita da guarda ambiental. Não é permitido mergulhar, mas há locais ótimos para tirar fotos. Vale a pena conferir, é encantador.


[EN] This waterfall is called Poço das Cobras (something like "Snake Pool"). It's my favorite waterfall in the park. Despite the somewhat challenging trail, it's worth it for the incredible view and the chance to swim in the crystal-clear (and very cold!) water.

[PT] Esta cachoeira tem o nome de Poço das Cobras. Esta é a minha cachoeira favorita no parque. Apesar da trilha um pouco complicada, vale a pena ir e aproveitar essa vista incrível e ainda mergulhar nessa água cristalina (e super gelada!).

In this photo, I'm with my friends at the old quarry in the park, which is now a great place to spread out a blanket and relax, enjoy the sounds of the forest and the animals, have a picnic...

In this photo, we can see Poço do Casarão. It's great for swimming because it's a bit deep.

This is the largest waterfall in the park, Véu da Noiva (Bride's Veil). Located at the last waterfall in the park, there's also a viewpoint known as Janela do Céu (Sky Window), where climbing activities take place.

This is the view of Poço das Esmeraldas (Emerald Pool).



[EN] Visiting Nova Iguaçu Municipal Natural Park is totally worth it! With amazing waterfalls like Véu da Noiva and Poço das Esmeraldas, breathtaking trails, and relaxing spots like the old quarry, it offers a unique experience. If you're into adventure, nature, and beautiful places, this park is a must-visit!

[PT] Visitar o Parque Natural Municipal de Nova Iguaçu realmente vale a pena! Com cachoeiras incríveis como o Véu da Noiva e o Poço das Esmeraldas, trilhas de tirar o fôlego e locais relaxantes como a antiga pedreira, ele oferece uma experiência única. Se você gosta de aventura, natureza e lugares bonitos, este parque é imperdível!

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Translation done by Chat GPT.

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