Parque Nacional Da Chapada Dos Veadeiros
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Address | Rodovia GO 239, Km 36 - Vila de São Jorge, Alto Paraíso de Goiás - GO, 73770-000, Brazil |
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Area | 235970583100 |
Phone | +55 62 3455-1114 |
Management | Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation |
UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription | 2001 |
Did you know | The city of Alto Paraiso de Goias, the main gateway to the Chapada, is 230km (143 miles) from Brasilia and it is also fairly close to Goiania (capital of the Goiás state). |
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ID | 1114057 |
About Parque Nacional Da Chapada Dos Veadeiros
Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park is in the central Brazilian state of Goiás. It's known for its dramatic canyons and quartz crystal rock formations. The Preto River has rock pools and waterfalls, some over 100 meters high. The biodiverse park is home to many orchid species and wildlife including armadillos, jaguars and toucans. Park access is from the nearby towns of Alto Paraíso de Goiás or São Jorge.
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