Sete Cidades National Park
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Sete Cidades National Park Essentials
Sete Cidades National Park in Piauí preserves a unique landscape of sandstone formations sculpted by wind and rain over 190 million years. Divided into seven distinct 'cities,' the park features iconic shapes like the Turtle Rock and Triumphal Arch. Beyond its geology, the site contains significant prehistoric rock art and archaeological sites, such as the Inscription Rock. Trails lead to natural springs and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the surrounding semi-arid scrubland.
12 placesArchaeological Sites
Sete Cidades National Park in Piauí contains some of Brazil's most significant prehistoric rock art. These archaeological sites feature red pigment paintings depicting human figures, animals, and geometric symbols attributed to ancient hunter-gatherer groups. The inscriptions, found on massive sandstone formations within the park's geological 'cities,' offer insights into human occupation dating back thousands of years. Visitors can observe distinct motifs such as hands and various zoomorphic representations along the park's designated archaeological trails.
5 placesMap of Sete Cidades National Park
Practical information
- Currency
- Brazilian Real BRL · Card payments · Widely accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 188
- Electricity
- 127 V · 60 HzType C / Type N
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Tap water
- Drink with caution
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +55
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