Pico do Monte Negro explained

Pico do Monte Negro
Native Name Lang:por
Translation:Black Mountain Peak
Elevation M:1398
Elevation Ref:[1]
Listing:Brazilian state high point
Location:Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Map:Brazil
Relief:1
Label Position:left
Coordinates:-28.6167°N -97°W

Pico do Monte Negro is the highest mountain in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, at 1398m (4,587feet).[1]

It is located in the canyon of same name, more precisely at the city of São José dos Ausentes. The peak is considered easy to reach. By car, it is possible to reach the base of the mountain, with the rest of the way being travelled by foot.

All the mountain and its surroundings are covered by a dense Araucaria forest.

Notes and References

  1. 8783. Monte Negro. 2009-02-04.