The mouth rock
A giant erosion hollow.
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Pedra da Boca State Park is a small, 157-hectare reserve in the municipality of Araruna, Paraíba, on the border with Rio Grande do Norte. It was created on 7 February 2000 to protect a group of striking granite outcrops amid the caatinga scrub, in the foothills of the Araruna and Confusão ranges of the Borborema Plateau. The rocks have rounded faces and long grooves running from summit to ground. The most famous is a rock about 336 metres high with a cavity carved by centuries of erosion that looks like a giant mouth about to take a bite, which gives the park its name, «Mouth Rock». Some of its caves hold ancient rock inscriptions and paintings. The park is a well-known spot for abseiling, climbing and adventure sports. It lies about 170 kilometres from João Pessoa, and access is usually from the town of Passa e Fica in the neighbouring state. The climate is hot and dry most of the year, so set off early and bring water and a hat.
A giant erosion hollow.
On the granite.
In the caves.
North-east of Araruna, Paraíba (access from Passa e Fica, Rio Grande do Norte)
Usually from the Passa e Fica side in Rio Grande do Norte.