The surrounding area: Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park
The Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park is located in the northeast of the State of Goiás, between the municipalities of Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Cavalcante, Teresina de Goiás, Nova Roma, and São João d’Aliança.
Created in 1961, the site protects an area of approximately 240,611 hectares and is part of the Cerrado biome. There are unique plant species, springs and watercourses, prehistoric rock formations, and a landscape of extraordinary beauty formed by details that have changed over time.
In addition to its natural charm, the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park is known for preserving areas full of history, such as the old mining sites important to the region’s culture. For these reasons, UNESCO included the site in the Natural World Heritage list in 2001.
The area lends itself to a myriad of outdoor activities, including walks and refreshing waterfall baths – an excellent opportunity for visitors who want to relax and be inspired amid a rare landscape used as a route by miners many years ago.
In 2019, the Federal Government granted Parquetur a concession to manage the public use of the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park and provide visitor support services. Since then, we have committed to improving infrastructure reforms, revitalizing green areas, and conserving the Cerrado biome.
The surrounding area: APA Pouso Alto
The preservation area APA Pouso Alto is located in the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, northeast region of the State of Goiás, occupying approximately 2.36% of the state area, covering the following municipalities: Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Cavalcante, Colinas do Sul, Nova Roma, São João D’Aliança and Teresina de Goiás.
The preservation area APA Pouso Alto is located in an area know as a hotspot. This concept is defined as a priority area for conservation, with rich biodiversity and extremely threatened due to the great human pressure it suffers due to extractivism and agricultural expansion in the northeast of Goiás. It is part of the Paranã-Pirineus Ecological Corridor, which is a biodiversity corridor formed by a mosaic of conservation units with little intensive use. This project is also part of the Cerrado Biosphere Reserve. The factors that led UNESCO to recognize the northeast of Goiás as part of the Cerrado Biosphere Reserve are: its biological importance, with high levels of biodiversity and endemism, existence of differentiated physiognomies, unique ecological processes, among others.
The Tocantizinho River
The Tocantizinho River strait, located in the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, is one of the most impressive landscapes in the region. With a length of approximately 26 kilometers, this stretch of the river winds between mountains full of crystals, creating a breathtaking visual spectacle. It is a region of great historical and cultural importance, with traces of human occupation dating back centuries.
The fauna and flora of the Tocantizinho River strait are equally impressive. In the location it is possible to see a wide variety of animals, including birds such as macaws, toucans and hawks, mammals such as peccaries, anteaters and ocelots, as well as reptiles such as snakes and lizards. It is a true sanctuary, where biodiversity stands out in its entirety.
As for flora, the Tocantizinho River Strait is home to an impressive diversity of plants and trees typical of the Brazilian cerrado. Among the most common species are Buriti, Pequi, Ipê, Cedro, Pau-Brasil and a variety of herbs and shrubs that make up the rich local vegetation. It is a true open-air botanical garden, where each trail holds unique surprises and charms.