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highway. The park base includes a visitor center, monitor center, restaurant, accommodation for researchers and parking. There are also some shops selling local handicrafts and souvenirs. The visitor center provides environmental interpretation. There are two trails in the park, the Araçá trail and
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Caverna do Diabo State Park was created by state law 12.810 of 21 February 2008. It was one of several conservation units created by law 12.810 in which the
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