Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Chuveirinho Flower
The
cerrado
has thousands
of endemic plants and one
of the highest numbers of
species found in a single
area. One such indig-
enous plant is this
unusual meadow flower.
VISITORS' CHECKLIST
Goías.
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from Brasília to Alto
Paraíso, then bus.
n
Av Ari
Valadão, Alto Paraíso, (062) 3446
1159; São Jorge, (062) 3455
1090.
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in Alto Paraíso.
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8am-5pm Tue-Sun. Best
time to visit is April-October.
&
8
visits are permitted only with
a guide, available at the park
entry station. Only 450 visitors
may enter the park at any one
time and for day trips only.
PALMAS
Morro do Mresto
3,775 ft (1,150 m)
KEY
Visitor information
Highway
Minor road
Trail
Park boundary
Peak
Morro Capäo Grosso
5,050 ft (1,540 m)
Morro Peito de Moça
5,000 ft (1,525 m)
Cachoeira
Aqua Fria
Ca
choeira
Ri
o Cristal
Morro da Baleia
4,900 ft (1,495 m)
Adventure Sports
The Chapada is one of the most
popular places in Brazil for
outdoor adventure sports such
as abseiling and canyoning.
Alto Paraíso
de Goiás
Fazenda
São Bento
Morro daBuracão
5,500 ft (1,675 m)
BRASÍLIA
R
.
Cachoeira Almeçegas
A picturesque many-tiered waterfall drops
over 260 ft (80 m) into deep pools, which
are good for swimming. Access is along a
rather tortuous trail.
Trekking
The Chapada is home to several
forest trails, which are perfect for
avid hikers and nature-lovers.
