Visiting the source region of the Paraíba do Sul River.

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The goal of the Expedition is to celebrate International Mountain Day by visiting the source region of the Paraíba do Sul River, located in the Bocaina mountain range, in the municipality of Areias, São Paulo State, Brazil. The route will include a technical visit to the Araucária Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN), one of the properties participating in the Guardians of the Paraíba River Sources project. The route is approximately 70 km (round trip), mostly on poor roads, requiring a 4x4 vehicle. It is recommended to bring your own snacks, sunscreen, hat, comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear, water, and any regularly used medications. The return is scheduled for 5 pm. Afterwards, there will be a book launch for the Paraíba River Sources Expedition at the Rei das Tilápias Restaurant.

Organized by: Crescente Fértil, OMA Brasil, Movimento Nascentes do Paraíba, and RPPN Pedra da Mina. Partnership: Memorial das Nascentes do Paraíba do Sul, Secretaria de Turismo e Meio Ambiente de Areias, Sindicato Rural de Areias, Projeto Guardiões das Nascentes, Comitê Guandu, Cedae RJ, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro.

Support: Aliança para as Montanhas, Confederação Brasileira de Montanhismo e Escalada, Embrapa, Comitê das Bacias Hidrográficas do Rio Paraíba do Sul, Secretaria de Cultura e Patrimônio de Areias, RPPN Araucária, Apedema-RJ, Projeto Eu Cuido de Rios, Marimar Gestão Ambiental and Restaurante Rei das Tilápias. 

Expedition Headwaters of the Paraíba River.

11/12/2025 - 12/12/2025.
Areias-SP, Brazil.
Location: Areias - State of São Paulo, 12820-000, Brazil

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