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Pedra do Baú

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Pedra do Baú is a large granite rock formation in the Mantiqueira Mountains of São Paulo state, Brazil. It is associated with the municipality of São Bento do Sapucaí and forms part of a mountainous landscape used for hiking, climbing, and scenic tourism. The formation has a broad, block-like profile that distinguishes it from the surrounding slopes. It is intended for visitors interested in Brazilian geology, mountain routes, climbing areas, and views across the Mantiqueira region.

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Where is Pedra do Baú?

Pedra do Baú is a granite and gneiss rock formation near São Bento do Sapucaí in São Paulo State, Brazil. It forms part of the Serra da Mantiqueira landscape and is grouped with Bauzinho and Ana Chata. ([Brazilian Geological Service](https://www.sgb.gov.br/geossit/geossitios/ver/1959))

How high is Pedra do Baú?

The Brazilian Geological Service gives the formation's summit altitude as about 1,905 metres. The rock complex is made of gneisses associated with the Varginha-Guaxupé Complex. ([Brazilian Geological Service](https://www.sgb.gov.br/geossit/geossitios/ver/1959))

How does the via ferrata climb on Pedra do Baú work?

The northern route reaches the rock base and then uses about 600 iron steps fixed to the wall. The municipal guide describes the route as difficult and gives roughly 2.5 to 3 hours for the trail section. ([São Paulo Protected Areas Guide](https://guiadeareasprotegidas.sp.gov.br/trilha/trilha-do-bau/))

What are Bauzinho and Ana Chata?

They are the two companion formations in the Pedra do Baú complex, alongside the main Pedra do Baú. The entire area is protected by the Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra do Baú. ([São Paulo Environmental Management System](https://sigam.ambiente.sp.gov.br/sigam3/default.aspx?idPagina=13306))

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