the reserva florestal do grajaú (grajaú forest reserve) was created in 1978, following demands by the neighbors of grajaú and in 2002 became a state park. this area serves as a refuge for a wide range of species including marmosets, bush dogs, guinea pigs, parakeets, vultures, and hawks.

there are several trails and hikes within the park, the area is also home to a number of cachoeiras (waterfalls), such as cachoeira do lagarto, cachoeira dos gravitas and cachoeira mãe d'agua.