| A hard and hot trek to Peito do Pombo Trip Report |
| A hard and hot trek to Peito do Pombo   | 
| Page Type: Trip Report Location: Sana / Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America Lat/Lon: 22.3764°S / 42.1827°W Date Climbed/Hiked: Jul 23, 2005 Season: Winter | Page By: Kellfe Created/Edited: Jul 25, 2007 / Jul 25, 2007 Object ID: 315993 Hits: 1694  Loading... Page Score: 88.12% - 14 Votes Loading... Vote: Log in to vote |
It's very important have some food and water during this trek. Peito do Pombo is very far from the town and the heat is the worst problem. So buy some lunch in Sana and fresh water in the beginning of the trail.
The trail to Peito do Pombo ( Duck Chest) 1400m, starts on Sana town.
The beginning is very easy, with many waterfalls in the way like Mãe, Pai, Sete Quedas and Escorrega waterfalls. Good to a bathe...
After this section, starts the weald, with a great view to the summit. Some cows pastured in that place.
Then, the scramble between the trees turns more difficult.
The jungle is very dense and damp and the ascent turns more tiresome.
In that place is very easy lose the track. And there's no water!
After 2 hours within this forest there is!!
From Peito do Pombo it's possible to see the ocean and the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) surround. It's the most preserved area on Rio de Janeiro.
During the descent, enjoy the many rivulets and waterfalls with pellucid water to refresh, after this ardous trek. Me and my crew spent 7 hours on this trek, with 10Km. Images
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