Museu de Paleontologia Plácido Cidade Nuvens

The Museu de Paleontologia Plácido Cidade Nuvens is a Brazilian museum located in Santana do Cariri, Ceará. It houses a significant paleontological collection from the Cariri region and is part of the Regional University of Cariri (URCA). The museum is situated in an area known for one of the highest concentrations of fossils on the planet, preserving evidence from 110 million years ago.

Visitor Statistics

The Museu de Paleontologia Plácido Cidade Nuvens is a popular destination, with an estimated 10,000 visitors each year. This makes it a well-visited site for those interested in paleontology and the history of life on Earth.

Exhibits

The museum's exhibits include numerous petrified specimens, ranging from plants like trunks, ferns, pines, and fruits, to animals such as mollusks, fish, amphibians, and reptiles. In total, the museum houses about seven thousand items, offering a comprehensive look at the region's paleontological history.

Araripe National Geopark

In recognition of the importance of paleontological research, the government of Ceará has invested in the creation of the Araripe National Geopark. This project aims to promote further studies on the subject and combines ecology, tourism, and paleontology. The park, which is the first of its kind in America and the southern hemisphere, has observation points and is located in the cities of Santana do Cariri, Nova Olinda, Juazeiro do Norte, and Missão Velha.