Vila Velha State Park - State/Provincial Parks on Waymarking.com

The Vila Velha State Park (PEVV) is a state conservation unit located in the city of Ponta Grossa, approximately 100 km away from Curitiba. The park boasts popular and well-visited tourist attractions, including "Taça de Vila Velha" (Vila Velha Cup), "Lagoa Dourada" (Golden Pond) and the "Furnas" (Water Pits).

Park Type: Wayside, Day Use and occasionally open for nighttime activities with prior scheduling. Activities: The nature tourism activities carried out in the park include tree climbing, zip line, hot air stationary balloon, night walks, cycling tours, the "Furnas" (Water Pits) trail, the "Lagoa Dourada" (Golden Pond) trail, and the Sandstone trail. Park Fees: The prices in Brazilian Reais (BRL) are: Standard Ticket - Full Price = R$112.00 Standard Ticket - Half Price = R$56.00 (Complying with current legislation upon proof). Ponta Grossa Resident Ticket = R$50.00 (Upon proof of residency). The Park's 70th anniversary promotion = R$59.00 (For Brazilians visiting Vila Velha Park until November 30, 2023). Background: It belongs to the phytogeographic region of the Second Plateau of Paraná, known as Campos Gerais. The park boasts popular and well-visited tourist attractions, including "Taça de Vila Velha" (Vila Velha Cup), "Lagoa Dourada" (Golden Pond), and "Furnas" (Water Pits). Its geological highlights are characterized by karstic formations in sandstone, featuring striking rugged terrains and sinkholes. These geological formations serve as remarkable testaments shaped by the combined forces of rainfall, solar energy, temperature fluctuations, and organic activity on the Vila Velha Sandstone, which is part of the Itararé Group (Guimarães et al., 2012). Date Established?: 1953 Link to Park: [Web Link] Additional Entrance Points: N 25° 14.988 W 050° 00.838

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