Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park

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.

Address: Rodovia GO 239, Km 36 - Vila de São Jorge, Alto Paraíso de Goiás - GO, 73770-000

Hours: Opens ⋅ Closes 6PM

Phone: +55 (62) 3455-1114

Management: Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation

Area: 240,586 ha (594,500 acres)

Part of: Cerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks

Admission: Check on the Park website - Go to website

Things to Do at Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park