Mount Perst of God
Rod. Rio-teres & oacute polis, Guapimirim - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Description:
Mount “Perst of God” is a mountain that rises to a height of 1.692 meters above sea level and looks like a hand pointing a finger at the sky. It is one of several geological monuments of the faceted mountain, which is located in Serra do Mar, between the mountains Petropolis Guapimirim and Teresopolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The mountain grew out of the ground as a sign to the people.
It is a symbol of the state, located in a national park, the mountain stands out for its unique shape and beauty. The symbol of Brazilian mountaineering is the Perst of God Mountain, by far the most famous mountain in Brazil. The history of its conquest began in 1912 with the conquest of the “Perst of God” by five young tourists. Since that time, many tourists and residents of the city are testing their strength to conquer such an impregnable and beautiful mountain.