List of the highest peaks and mountains in Brazil with the 30 highest points and an indication of their location in the Brazilian states.
List of the highest mountains in Brazil
According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, the highest mountain in Brazil is Pico da Neblina, with 2,995 meters of altitude, followed by Pico 31 de Março, with 2,974 meters and Pico da Bandeira, with 2,891 meters, is the 3rd peak . highest in Brazil . The two highest Brazilian peaks are located in the State of Amazonas, in the Serra de Imeri while Pico da Bandeira is in the Serra de Caparaó, on the border of the States of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo. Serra da Mantiqueira is the mountain range that has the most peaks in Brazil in this list of the highest mountains , with 10 of the highest peaks or mountains in Brazil . It should be noted that this Brazilian institute updated the altitude of thetop-7 of the highest peaks in Brazil , in which most of the highest mountains in Brazil gained even more in altitude than they already had. In fact, measuring the altitude of a mountain or peak is always difficult. There are other peaks such as Pico do Calçado that could be included in this list, because in this specific case, the last measurement carried out by private individuals showed that it was 2,849 meters high, however approval of the altitude is awaited by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics so that be one of the highest mountains in Brazil .
Top-10 of the highest mountains in Brazil
10th Peak of the 3 States
The first mountain in the list of the highest mountains in Brazil has this name because it is on the border of the States of Rio Janeiro, São Paulo and Minas Gerais. It presents an altitude of 2,665 meters of altitude.
9th Stone of the Bell of Itatiaia
Located in the Itatiaia National Park, one of the highest mountains in Brazil is named for its bell-like shape on the summit. It is 2,670 meters high.
8th Morro do Couto
It is one of the most used mountains by Brazilian climbers and has a privileged view over the Pico das Agulhas Negras. With an altitude of 2,649 meters, it is one of the highest peaks in Brazil .
7th Mount Roraima
Characterized by its summit similar to a table, it borders Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana and is one of the places with the greatest biodiversity. It is part of the state with the same name and is 2,734 meters high.
6th Crystal Peak
Once, in the 4th position of the highest mountains in Brazil , with the review made by the IBGE, its altitude was revised downwards to 2,769 meters when initially it was pointed to 2,780 meters.
5th Agulhas Negras Peak
Pico das Agulhas Negras is the highest mountain in Rio de Janeiro , in addition to being part of the State of Minas Gerais. It is 2,791 meters high and the Rio Preto has its source in this high peak of Brazil .
4th Mine Stone
Located in Serra de Mantiqueira, on the border between the States of Minas Gerais and São Paulo, Pedra da Mina is the 4th highest mountain in Brazil, with an altitude of 2,798 meters.
3rd Pico da Bandeira
With an altitude of 2,891 meters, Pico da Bandeira is the highest point in the Southeast region of Brazil , and there is no highest point within a radius of more than 2000 kilometers.
2nd Peak March 31
Pico 31 de Março is the 2nd highest mountain in Brazil , located in the Serra de Imeri bordering Venezuela, with an altitude of 2,974 meters.
1st Peak of the Fog
Pico da Neblina is the highest mountain in Brazil , at 2,995 meters, it is part of the Guiana Shield, a mountain range that stretches from northern Brazil to the Guianas and Venezuela.
List of the 30 highest mountains in Brazil
Position | Name | States | Altitude (meters) |
1 | fog peak | amazon | 2,995 |
2 | March 31st Peak | amazon | 2,974 |
3 | Flag Peak | Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo | 2,891 |
4 | mine stone | Minas Gerais and Sao Paulo | 2,798 |
5 | Pico das Agulhas Negras | Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro | 2,791 |
6 | Crystal Peak | Minas Gerais | 2,769 |
7 | Mount Roraima | Roraima | 2,734 |
8 | Couto Hill | Rio de Janeiro | 2,680 |
9 | Itatiaia Bell Stone | Minas Gerais | 2,670 |
10 | Peak of the 3 States | São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro | 2,665 |
11 | Altar Stone | Rio de Janeiro | 2,665 |
12 | Black Cross Hill | Holy Spirit | 2,658 |
13 | Purple Stone | Holy Spirit | 2,649 |
14 | Treasure Peak | Holy Spirit | 2,620 |
15 | Maromba Peak | Rio de Janeiro | 2,619 |
16 | Massena Hill | Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais | 2,609 |
17 | Bull’s Head Peak | Rio de Janeiro | 2,600 |
18 | Quail Peak | amazon | 2,596 |
19 | Turtle Hill | Sao Paulo | 2,595 |
20 | Holed stone | Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais | 2,589 |
21 | Treasure Peak | Holy Spirit | 2,584 |
22 | Serra Negra peak | Minas Gerais | 2,572 |
23 | Peak of Shelves | Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro | 2,548 |
24 | Lion’s Head Stone | Rio de Janeiro | 2,483 |
25 | Seated Stone | Rio de Janeiro | 2,453 |
26 | Lion’s Head Stone | Rio de Janeiro | 2,420 |
27 | Peak of the Marines | Sao Paulo | 2,420 |
28 | Tall Yellow Grass | Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais | 2,392 |
29 | Arabapo | Roraima | 2,370 |
30 | Friborg’s Greater Peak | Rio de Janeiro | 2,366 |