The Serra da Cantareira is a Brazilian mountain range to the north of the city of

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in the

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. The area has many walking trails, and is popular among locals."Serra da Cantareira." ''Brazil Footprint Handbook'' Footprint Travel Guides, Feb 10, 2014 pg. 168 The Pico do Jaraguá, São Paulo's highest point, is located there. It was in "Serra da Cantareira" where the famous Brazilian band "

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" died in a plane crash.

References

External links

Sao Paulo Official Parks site - Serra da Cantareira
Cantareira Landforms of São Paulo (state) {{SaoPauloState-geo-stub