Travessia Couto x Prateleiras

The Couto x Prateleiras Crossing is one of the most classic and beautiful in the Itatiaia National Park. The trail goes through the unique rock formations of this conservation unit, passing by viewpoints that offer an impressive view of the peaks, hills, and mountains of the Park. From the summit of Morro do Couto, the 9th highest point in the country, it is possible to see the mountain range of Serra Fina on one side and the imposing Pico das Agulhas Negras, the 6th highest point in Brazil, on the other. As you descend from Morro do Couto towards the base of the Prateleiras, you walk along the ridge of the rocks, and along the way, you can spot the Itatiaia National Park Plateau and the Paraíba Valley, appreciating the beauty of the springs that join the Campo Belo River, adding more volume to it.