| Pico do Monte Negro | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,398 m (4,587 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Brazilian state high point |
| Coordinates | 28°37′S 49°48′W / 28.617°S 49.800°W[1] |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Black Mountain Peak |
| Language of name | Portuguese |
| Geography | |
  Pico do Monte Negro Location in southern Brazil | |
| Location | Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
Pico do Monte Negro is the highest mountain in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, at 1,398 metres (4,587 ft).[1]
It is located in the canyon of same name, more precisely at the city of São José dos Ausentes. The peak is considered easy to reach. By car, it is possible to reach the base of the mountain, with the rest of the way being travelled by foot.
All the mountain and its surroundings are covered by a dense Araucaria forest.
References
- 1 2 3 "Monte Negro". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-02-04.
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