Accommodation.
SHELTER OR CAMPING.
In the upper part, the Itatiaia National Park has Camping and Abrigo Rebouças for overnight. Both are very disputed in high season, worth the request with a month in advance to try to guarantee the place
POUSADA.
The guesthouses closest to the upper part of the park are: Pousada dos Lírios and Pousada dos Lobos, both in the municipality of Itamonte, in the village of Vargem Grande. About 13 km by dirt road in precarious conditions, taking about 40 minutes to the entrance to the upper part.
It is located in Vargem Grande - municipality of Itamonte - MG - at an altitude of 1,700 meters. Offers a choice of camping or chalets. These have a double bed, 01 bunk beds, fireplace and bathroom with a hot bath. They also offer a swimming pool, sauna and barbecue and a shared camping kitchen.
We are a family owned and operated business.
Located in Itamonte - Minas Gerais - Brazil, Pousada dos Lobos is a magical place, where man's harmony with nature is perfect. Where silence is heard. Where winds travel through forests, fields, waterfalls and trails.
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Located in the city of Itatiaia, Pousada Ypê Amarelo is an excellent accommodation option for those who want to know the beauties of Itatiaia and do not give up comfort and great prices.
Clothes.
A good shoe already used, softened, with non-slip sole, like sneakers or mountain boots, not too loose to not cause bubbles.
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Comfortable pants, such as sweatpants, taquitel, leggings. In winter, people more sensitive to the cold may choose another layer, such as a second skin or even pantyhose.
Comfortable warm clothing, in the 3-layer system:
Scarf, hat or hat and gloves to protect from the cold and the latter to protect your hands from the roughness of the rock.
Equipment.
A flashlight and pre-tested backup batteries.
Plastic bags for garbage.
Camera: recharge the battery the night before!
Money exchanged for entrance to the park and purchases at local shops, where there is no card sign.
Walking stick.
Raincoat.
Medications (Usually what you usually take for nausea, pain etc ...)
First aid kit.
Food.
Snacks to taste: two to three varied sandwiches, fruits with a resistant texture, savory or sweet cookies. Chocolates, nuts, juices or chocolate in a box and water in plastic bottles or flask.
What to take ?
Day trip:
The ideal type of backpack for adventures is the attack, with 20 to 30 liters. Side pockets and dividers are very useful for small objects to be booked and found quickly.
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We are a family owned and operated business.
Personal use:
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• First aid: adhesive, band-aid, merthiolate, crepe bandage, ointments or equivalents for strokes and dislocations.
• Medicines for personal use and others that you are used to using, such as painkillers, antipyretics, weak antiallergics and antacids.
• Facial and lip sunscreen (minimum factor of 15).
• Waterproof and light rain cover.
• A change of clothes and spare shoes, to stay in the car and be useful in case of rain.
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Tours of 2 days or more:
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The ideal type of backpack for adventures is the loader, with 70 to 80 liters. (Depends on the number of days).
Partitions and side pockets are very useful for small objects to be booked and found quickly, as well as to avoid carrying things hanging. Everything must be inside the backpack.
We are a family owned and operated business.
We are a family owned and operated business.
Personal use:
We are a family owned and operated business.
• First aid: adhesive, band-aid, merthiolate, crepe bandage, ointments or equivalents for strokes and dislocations.
• Medicines: for personal use and others that you are used to using, such as painkillers, antipyretics, weak anti-allergens and antacids.
• Facial and lip sunscreen (minimum factor of 15).
• Raincoat: waterproof and lightweight.
• Backpack cover: waterproof and light for rain.
• A change of clothes and spare shoes, in case of rain.
• Kitchen items: stove, pot, glass and cutlery
• Tent: If it is the case of camping
• Sleeping bag
• Thermal insulation
• Anorak or windbreaker
• Glasses
Minimal impact on the trails.
Planning is fundamental.
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• Contact the park administration to find out all the requirements and regulations for carrying out the trail.
• Find out about the climatic conditions of the place.
• Try to travel in small groups.
• Choose activities according to your fitness and your level of experience. Keep in mind that natural environments offer uncontrolled conditions and are dynamic and can offer unusual difficulties and risks for people who are not well prepared.
• If you are inexperienced, don't take any chances. Get in touch with ecotourism companies in the region and environmental monitors.
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We are a family owned and operated business.
You are responsible for your safety.
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• Rescue in natural environments is complex and medical services are often distant, keep the medical information of each member of the group always available.
• In case of need, contact a park employee, find out if there is a cell phone signal on the trail, record the phone number that park employees provide.
• Learn basic safety techniques, such as first aid and guidance.
• Accidents and attacks on nature are caused by improvisation, neglect and inappropriate use of equipment. Have appropriate equipment for each situation and know how to use it correctly.
• Take the essential items: flashlight, sweater, raincoat, hat, a first aid kit, food, water, insect repellent and sunscreen.
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Take care of the places you pass.
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• Stay on predetermined tracks. Do not use shortcuts, as they favor erosion and destruction of vegetation.
• When traveling along a trail, make sure that these places remain as if no one has passed by.
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We are a family owned and operated business.
Bring your trash back
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• If you can take a full package, you can bring it back empty.
• Do not bury the trash. Animals can dig and spread it.
• Use existing sanitary facilities. If the area is not available, dig a small hole six inches deep away from any source of water, or areas of circulation.
• Bring scraps of food, paper and other hygienic materials back.
• Do not use soap of any kind on rivers and water sources.
Leave everything in its place.
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• Resist the temptation to take "souvenirs" home.
• Leave stones, artifacts, flowers, fruits, shells, etc. where you found them.
• Take pictures only.
• Leave your footprints and take only your memories.
Don't make fires.
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• Bonfires kill soil and vegetation. They represent a great risk of forest fires.
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Respect animals and plants.
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• Observe the animals from a distance and do not try to scare or catch them. Proximity can be interpreted as a threat, causing great stress.
• Do not feed wild animals.
• Do not remove wild flowers and plants. Appreciate its beauty in the place, without harming nature and giving the same opportunity to other visitors.
Be courteous to other visitors and the local population.
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• Walk in silence, preserving tranquility and the feeling of harmony with nature.
• Treat the residents of the area with courtesy and respect. Be polite and behave carefully so as not to offend them.
• Take the opportunity to learn about local habits and culture.
• Prefer to hire local services for hosting, monitoring, transportation and other services. In this way, you will be collaborating so that the financial resources remain in the community.
• Leave pets at home.
• Prefer soft or neutral colored clothes and equipment.