Morro de Santo Antônio Natural Monument
| Morro de Santo Antônio Natural Monument | |
|---|---|
| Location | Santo Antônio de Leverger, Mato Grosso |
| Area | 258 ha (640 acres) |
The Morro de Santo Antônio Natural Monument is a protected site located in the municipality of Santo Antônio de Leverger, in Mato Grosso, Brazil.[1]
Description
The hill is situated 27 kilometers from Cuiabá and rises 500 meters above sea level.[2] The hill played a crucial role in the history of the state during the Paraguayan War. Observation points were established on the hill to prevent a potential Paraguayan incursion via the Cuiabá River.[3][4]
The hill is also depicted on the coat of arms of the state.[5] Its grandeur has made it one of the state's postcards.[3]
The hill is located along the Palmiro Paes de Barros Highway, with access via a trail that begins about 8 km after the Rodovia dos Imigrantes intersection, heading towards Santo Antônio.[3][6]
In June 2006, it was listed as a Historic, Cultural, and Environmental Heritage of Mato Grosso through Law 7,381/00, proposed by then-deputy Carlos Alves de Brito.[4]
References
- ^ "Santo Antônio de Leverger – Morro de Santo Antonio". ipatrimônio. Archived from the original on April 28, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ Bruno Cavalcante (April 1, 2020). "Morro de Santo Antonio: uma subida cheia de história". Royal Riders Brasil. Archived from the original on December 1, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ a b c Euclides Torezan (December 6, 2016). "Morro de Santo Antônio Mato Grosso". Casal a Bordo. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Katiúscia Manteli (June 19, 2006). "Morro de Santo Antônio tem proteção integral". Mato Grosso State Assembly. Archived from the original on April 28, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ Juliana Carvalho (April 9, 2023). "Sema-MT reativa Conselho Consultivo do Monumento Natural Estadual Morro de Santo Antônio". Mato Grosso State Communication Secretariat. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Trilha do Morro de Santo Antônio (MT) é liberada após extinção de incêndio". G1. November 19, 2020. Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
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