Tocantins State

Region · 🇧🇷 Brazil

Population 1,511,460

Area 279,248 km²

Time zone America/Araguaina

Official website portal.to.gov.br

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Tocantins Essentials

Tocantins showcases the diverse landscapes of the Brazilian Cerrado, from the world's largest river island, Bananal, to the golden dunes of Jalapão. This region is characterized by unique fervedouros—artesian springs where high-pressure water prevents swimmers from sinking—and turquoise lagoons like Lagoa do Japonês. Key features include the horseshoe-shaped Cachoeira da Velha and the 18th-century colonial stone architecture of Natividade. The Araguaia and Tocantins rivers provide seasonal river beaches, while deep sandstone canyons and emerald-green pools define the state's rugged interior.

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Highlights of Tocantins

Tocantins' Jalapão region features a distinct landscape of Cerrado vegetation, orange sand dunes, and limestone canyons. This selection highlights the Rio Novo basin's hydrological diversity, from the emerald-green thermal waters of Cachoeira do Formiga to the powerful horseshoe-shaped Cachoeira da Velha. The list includes the wind-sculpted sandstone arches of Pedra Furada and the 40-meter-high golden dunes of Serra do Espírito Santo, offering a look at the geological erosion processes defining this remote wilderness.

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Hidden Gems

Beyond the well-known dunes of Jalapão, Tocantins hides a network of pristine river beaches and limestone lagoons. This collection features the turquoise waters and stalactite caves of Lagoa do Japonês alongside the seasonal sandbanks of the Araguaia and Tocantins Rivers. These locations offer access to clean-water ecosystems, such as Rio Novo, and geological anomalies like the floating rock of Lagoa da Confusão, providing a look at the diverse hydrological landscape of the Brazilian Cerrado.

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