it is believed that the original inhabitants of this region, called puri,  settled the lower part of the valley, near the paraíba do sul, the principal river in the region.

the park's name comes from the indigenous puri language and signifies 'rock of many peaks'.

today, the ecological reserve and national park known as parna do itatiaia offers visitors a truly stunning vista and exposure to some of the most idyllic natural escapes in brazil.