Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Parque Nacional Chapada
dos Veadeiros
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Named for the marsh deer that inhabit
the area, this national park sits on the edge
of the
cerrado
, one of the largest areas of
wild country in the interior of Brazil. Most
easily accessed from the small town of Alto
Paraíso, the park is set in a stunning land-
scape. The surrounding area is just as
magical; sprawling forest is broken up by
rushing waterfalls and meadows, and dotted
with stands of buriti palms. This remarkably isolated
destination offers spectacular walks and pretty trails for
nature-lovers as well as exciting outdoor adventure
activities, such as rappeling and canyoning.
Beautiful
hummingbird
Buriti palm groves, widely scattered
in the Chapada
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Morro da Chapéu
3,300 ft (1,000 m)
.
Cânion Rio Preto
The narrow gorges of the Rio Preto, which
runs through the middle of the park, cut into
the sandstone cliffs. The most stunning preci-
pice has waterfalls gushing down the cliffs.
COLINAS
Cachoeira
Cariocas
Cachoeira do
Rio Preto
Salto do Rio Preto
São Jorge
Giant Anteater
One of the larger mammals
in the Chapada, the giant
anteater is a common sight.
Vale da Lua
The light in this
shallow canyon
is particularly
beautiful at sunset.
The rocks have been
sculpted into strange
Daliesque shapes by
the Rio São Miguel.
STAR SIGHTS
.
Cânion Rio Preto
. Cachoeira Almeçegas
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp384-5 and p409
