Pico Paraná

Pico Paraná is the highest mountain in the Brazilian state of Paraná and in all Southern Brazil. It is composed of granite and gneiss. It was discovered by German explorer Reinhard Maack. He also made the first ascent of the mountain, together with and . The official height was obtained in 1992 by three teams from the Federal University of Paraná, using the Global Positioning System. The Pico Paraná and the surrounding peaks of the Paraná section of the Serra do Mar, is protected by the Pico Paraná State Park.

Pico Paraná

Pico Paraná is the highest mountain in the Brazilian state of Paraná and in all Southern Brazil. It is composed of granite and gneiss. It was discovered by German explorer Reinhard Maack. He also made the first ascent of the mountain, together with and . The official height was obtained in 1992 by three teams from the Federal University of Paraná, using the Global Positioning System. The Pico Paraná and the surrounding peaks of the Paraná section of the Serra do Mar, is protected by the Pico Paraná State Park.