Rio Preto State Park
| Rio Preto State Park | |
|---|---|
| Parque Estadual do Rio Preto | |
View of the park | |
| Nearest city | São Gonçalo do Rio Preto, Minas Gerais |
| Coordinates | 18°10′30″S 43°20′41″W / 18.174992°S 43.344791°W |
| Area | 12,184 ha (47.04 sq mi) |
| Designation | State park |
| Created | 1 June 1994 |
| Administrator | IEF: Instituto Estadual de Florestas |
The Rio Preto State Park (Portuguese: Parque Estadual do Rio Preto) is a state park in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It protects a mountainous area of cerrado vegetation that is home to various endemic, rare or endangered species. Trails provide environmental interpretation, and lead to lookouts that give panoramic views, to rivers and waterfalls, and to archaeological sites with rock paintings.