Morro de Santo Antônio Natural Monument

LocationSanto Antônio de Leverger, Mato Grosso

Area258 ha (640 acres)

Morro de Santo Antônio Natural Monument

Interactive map of Morro de Santo Antônio Natural Monument
Location	Santo Antônio de Leverger, Mato Grosso
Area	258 ha (640 acres)

The Morro de Santo Antônio Natural Monument is a protected site located in the municipality of Santo Antônio de Leverger, in Mato Grosso, Brazil.^[1]

The hill is situated 27 kilometers from Cuiabá and rises 500 meters above sea level.^[2] The hill played a crucial role in the history of the state during the Paraguayan War. Observation points were established on the hill to prevent a potential Paraguayan incursion via the Cuiabá River.^[3]^[4]

The hill is also depicted on the coat of arms of the state.^[5] Its grandeur has made it one of the state's postcards.^[3]

The hill is located along the Palmiro Paes de Barros Highway, with access via a trail that begins about 8 km after the Rodovia dos Imigrantes intersection, heading towards Santo Antônio.^[3]^[6]

In June 2006, it was listed as a Historic, Cultural, and Environmental Heritage of Mato Grosso through Law 7,381/00, proposed by then-deputy Carlos Alves de Brito.^[4]

References

↑ "Santo Antônio de Leverger – Morro de Santo Antonio". ipatrimônio. Archived from the original on April 28, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
↑ Bruno Cavalcante (April 1, 2020). "Morro de Santo Antonio: uma subida cheia de história". Royal Riders Brasil. Archived from the original on December 1, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
1 2 3 Euclides Torezan (December 6, 2016). "Morro de Santo Antônio Mato Grosso". Casal a Bordo. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
1 2 Katiúscia Manteli (June 19, 2006). "Morro de Santo Antônio tem proteção integral". Mato Grosso State Assembly. Archived from the original on April 28, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
↑ Juliana Carvalho (April 9, 2023). "Sema-MT reativa Conselho Consultivo do Monumento Natural Estadual Morro de Santo Antônio". Mato Grosso State Communication Secretariat. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
↑ "Trilha do Morro de Santo Antônio (MT) é liberada após extinção de incêndio". G1. November 19, 2020. Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. Retrieved April 28, 2024.

External links

Brazil portal

15°46′05″S 56°05′46″W / 15.768°S 56.096°W / -15.768; -56.096

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