Morro da Boa Vista
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Morro da Boa Vista (ˈmoʁu dɐ ˈboɐ ˈvistɐ) is the highest mountain in the Brazil
ian state of Santa Catarina
, the highest at Serra Geral
and the third highest in Southern Brazil, after Pico Paraná
and Pico Caratuva, at 1827 metres (5,994 ft). The peak can get quite cold during winter, with the possibility of snowfall.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian state of Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina (state)
Santa Catarina is a state in southern Brazil with one of the highest standards of living in Latin America. Its capital is Florianópolis, which mostly lies on the Santa Catarina Island. Neighbouring states are Rio Grande do Sul to the south and Paraná to the north. It is bounded on the east by...
, the highest at Serra Geral
Serra Geral
The Serra Geral is a mountain range in southern Brazil, constituting the southern portion of the Serra do Mar system which runs along Brazil's southeastern coast. The Serra Geral runs parallel to the Atlantic coast in Santa Catarina and northern Rio Grande do Sul states, separating a narrow coastal...
and the third highest in Southern Brazil, after Pico Paraná
Pico Paraná
Pico Paraná is the highest mountain in the Brazilian state of Paraná and in all Southern Brazil. It is composed of granite and gneiss. It was discovered by German explorer Reinhard Maack. He also made the first ascent of the mountain, together with Rudolf Stamm and Alfred Mysing...
and Pico Caratuva, at 1827 metres (5,994 ft). The peak can get quite cold during winter, with the possibility of snowfall.