The muriqui
The largest primate.
The Carlos Botelho State Park is a mountainous Atlantic Forest reserve in southern São Paulo state, covering some 37,600 hectares across São Miguel Arcanjo, Capão Bonito and Sete Barras. It shelters more than half of Brazil's remaining southern muriquis, an endangered monkey that is the largest primate in the Americas after humans. The area was divided into four forest reserves in 1941, and the park was created in 1982. It is part of the Paranapiacaba chain of reserves that also includes PETAR and Intervales. Altitudes range from fifty to 975 metres, with many rivers and waterfalls under montane rainforest, and researchers have recorded over 1,100 species of vascular plants. The SP-139 road crosses it, paved in an eco-friendly way with underpasses and overpasses for animals. The São Miguel Arcanjo centre welcomes visitors, with short trails such as the 2.1-kilometre Canela trail, adapted for people with reduced mobility, plus longer guided trails, cycling routes and river tubing. Activities are booked in advance online, and some are free.
The largest primate.
Easy for all.
On inner tubes.
São Miguel Arcanjo centre, SP-139 road, São Paulo state
Yes, activities are booked in advance online.