Century-Old Araucaria Grove
A park with more than 300 araucaria trees, some over 200 years old, raised walkways and an interpretation centre about the pine nut and the azure jay.
The Century-Old Araucaria Grove is home to one of the largest stands of mature araucaria trees in the mountains. Some trunks are more than a metre across, and the trees were already here when the first immigrant families arrived.
Walkways and interpretation centre
An accessible wooden walkway runs for 800 metres among the lower branches. In the interpretation centre, panels and models explain the link between the araucaria, its pine nut and the azure jay, a bird that spreads the seeds and helps the forest regenerate.
- Accessible walkway: 800 m, step-free.
- Azure Jay Trail: 1.5 km on packed earth.
- Wooden playground and picnic area.
The araucaria is a symbol of southern Brazil and an endangered species. Every visit here helps keep the forest standing.
The grove is the starting point of the Colonial Araucaria Road, a 28 km scenic drive through the countryside.
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Colonial weekend
Duration: 2 dias
Two days of history, half-timbered architecture, handicrafts, colonial tea and craft beer.
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Araucaria Circuit
Colonial Araucaria Road
Pinheiral
A 28 km scenic road through the countryside among araucaria trees, half-timbered houses and farms. Great by car, bike or motorbike.
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