Pedra Da Mina - First Ascension

First Ascension

The summit of Pedra da Mina was first reached by a group of eight people, in July 1955. Until 1990, the place remained a quite untouched spot, due to the difficulty of reaching the summit. During this first expedition, the height measured by a barometer was 2,718 metres. Until the new measurement in 2000, Pico das Agulhas Negras was still considered the highest point of Serra da Mantiqueira.