Top sights in Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park

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Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, sits on a massive quartz plateau in central Brazil. This selection features the region's geological highlights, including the 120-meter Saltos do Rio Preto visible from Mirante da Janela and the turquoise pools of Loquinhas. The list covers diverse terrain from the high-altitude Sertão Zen plateau to the Jardim de Maytrea, characterized by its buriti palm groves and ancient rock formations.

Mirante da Janela

Natural rock formation framing a direct view of the 120-meter Saltos do Rio Preto waterfalls.

Anjos

Waterfall situated within a narrow rocky canyon, accessible via a trail from the village of São Jorge.

Carioquinhas

Wide, multi-tiered waterfall on the Rio Preto featuring large flat rocks and natural swimming pools.

Jardim de Maytrea

Panoramic field of buriti palms and Cerrado vegetation flanked by the Morro do Baleia and Morro do Cruzeiro.

Cachoeira do Abismo

Seasonal waterfall located on the trail to Mirante da Janela, active only during the peak rainy season.

Cachoeira Poço Encantado

Waterfall on the Rio Cristal featuring a 50-meter drop and a broad sandy beach area.

Arcanjos

Rocky waterfall located near the Anjos fall, reached via a 1.5-kilometer trail through native Cerrado forest.

Cachoeira São Bento

Easily accessible waterfall with a deep, expansive natural pool used for swimming and local diving events.

Cachoeira Loquinhas

Series of seven emerald-colored wells and small falls reached via a 1.5-kilometer wooden boardwalk.

Morro da Baleia

Whale-shaped mountain offering a steep ascent to a plateau with 360-degree views of the surrounding valley.

Cachoeira do Sertão Zen

Remote waterfall at the end of an 18-kilometer round-trip trail on the Macaco River plateau.

Paralelo 14

Quartz stone monument marking the geographic 14th parallel south, often associated with local spiritual energy.

Mirante do Pouso Alto

Roadside viewpoint located at the highest elevation in the state of Goiás, reaching 1,676 meters.

São Bartomeu

Natural pools and small cascades located along the São Bartolomeu River near Cavalcante.

Cachoeira das Esmeraldas

Clear green swimming hole located at the end of the wooden boardwalk in the Loquinhas complex.

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