surrounding the peak, the atlantic forest is home to many endangered species, including a small group of the largest primate in the americas - the spider monkeys.
in the north central part of the state, in petrópolisand teresópolis, the serra dos órgăos is considered one the most beautiful mountainous formation of brazil.
named by the portuguese, the giant granite peaks resemble a series of organ pipes (órgăos) and many of the peaks were given religious names. for rock climbers, the aptly named finger of god (dedo de deus) is a must climb, and the most famous peak in the region.
