Serra da Capivara National Park (Portuguese: Parque Nacional Serra da Capivara, IPA: [ˈpaʁki nɐsjoˈnaw ˈsɛʁɐ dɐ kɐpiˈvaɾɐ]) is a national park in the Northeastern region of Brazil.

The name of the mountain range that defines the park, "Serra da Capivara," literally means "Capybara Hills" in Portuguese.

[1][2] Scientific studies confirm that the Capivara mountain range was densely populated in the pre-Columbian Era.

Scientific studies confirm that the Capivara mountain range was densely populated in the pre-Columbian Era.

[citation needed] A newer site is Toca da Tira Peia, where the stone tools found may date to as early as 22,000 years ago.