The Paru State Forest is located in northern Pará and is known as a sanctuary of giant trees, which measure between 70 and 80 meters in height. Additionally, the region houses the largest block of Conservation Units and Indigenous Lands in the world.
In this area, you’ll also find the tallest tree ever identified in the Amazon, a 88.5-meter tall red angelim, which is equivalent to 2.5 times the height of the Christ the Redeemer statue or a 30-story building. It has a circumference of nearly 10 meters and is between 400 and 600 years old. It was first discovered in September 2022 during an expedition by the Amazon Institute of People and the Environment (Imazon).
Currently, the Paru State Forest offers tourist activities like waterfalls and rapids, with Panama, Bacuri, and the Santo Antônio waterfall standing out, the latter known for a drop of approximately 50 meters. The best time to visit the rapids is during the rainy season, from January to June.
The region is a great option for those who want to witness the stunning beauty of the Amazon's giant trees, its fascinating chestnut groves, as well as enjoy trips down the rapids, swimming in the waterfalls, eco-trails, and more.
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