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Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park Essentials

Chapada dos Veadeiros is a UNESCO World Heritage site situated on a 1.8-billion-year-old quartz plateau in the Brazilian Cerrado. This selection highlights the region's geological diversity, from the 120-meter drops of the Rio Preto to the narrow quartzite walls of Cânion I and II. The list includes iconic viewpoints like Jardim de Maytrea and mystical landmarks such as the 14th Parallel, alongside the emerald pools of Loquinhas and the expansive swimming areas at Cariocas.

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Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park

Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park is a national park of Brazil located in the state of Goiás, on the top of an ancient plateau with an…

Mirante da Janela

Natural rock formation offering a panoramic view of the Salto do Rio Preto waterfalls within the national park.

Jardim de Maytrea

Vast field of buriti palms and Veredas vegetation, framed by the Serra do Segredo and the Morro da Baleia.

Salto 120

120-meter waterfall on the Rio Preto, reached via a 9-kilometer round-trip trail within the National Park.

Salto 80

80-meter waterfall featuring a large natural pool suitable for swimming, located downstream from Salto 120.

Cânion I

Narrow quartzite gorge on the Rio Preto, accessible via the Cânions trail from the São Jorge park entrance.

Cânion II

Broad section of the Rio Preto canyon characterized by massive rock formations and deep swimming holes.

Cariocas

Multi-tiered waterfall on the Rio Preto with a wide rocky shore and extensive areas for swimming.

Cachoeira Loquinhas

Series of crystal-clear emerald pools and small falls accessed via a 1.5-kilometer wooden boardwalk through the forest.

Cachoeira São Bento

Deep, wide pool on the São Bento River, located on a private estate near the village of São Jorge.

Paralelo 14

Roadside monument marking the 14th parallel south, which is aligned with Machu Picchu and associated with local mystical traditions.

Cachoeira Poço Encantado

Waterfall on the Rio Crizas featuring a large sandy beach and a deep pool suitable for swimming.