– Region: São Paulo / Minas Gerais — Serra Fina, Mantiqueira (Pedra da Mina approach, Queluz-SP)
– Elevation: 1900
– GPS Coordinates: 22.537° S, 44.773° W
– Access Difficulty: T3 — 4WD track from Queluz-SP or Lavrinhas-SP then 2hr approach
– Opening Season: May–Sep (cold + wet in summer; avoid)
– Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 0 – Showers: No
– Drinking Water: Yes — stream (treat) – Meals & food: No — BYO stove + all food
– Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: Free — inform local fire station Queluz-SP before entry
– Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation
– Short Description: Start of Serra Fina traverse. Base for Pedra da Mina (2,798m — 4th highest Brazil, highest in São Paulo state). Very cold (-10°C winter), little water on traverse, rough terrain. Guide recommended for first-timers. Best May–Sep.
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