Sevärdheter i Chapada dos Veadeiros nationalpark

Editor's Choice

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.

A

Mirante da Janela

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

B

Anjos

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

C

Carioquinhas

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

D

Jardim de Maytrea

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

E

Cachoeira do Abismo

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

F

Cachoeira Poço Encantado

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

G

Arcanjos

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

H

Cachoeira São Bento

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

I

Cachoeira Loquinhas

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

J

Morro da Baleia

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

K

Cachoeira do Sertão Zen

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

L

Paralelo 14

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

M

Mirante do Pouso Alto

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

N

São Bartomeu

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

O

Cachoeira das Esmeraldas

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