Canyon of Xingo, Canyon and water formation in Sergipe, Brazil
The Xingo Canyon stretches 65 kilometers along the São Francisco River, with rock walls rising 170 meters from emerald waters.
The construction of the Xingo Hydroelectric Dam in 1994 transformed the landscape by elevating the river level nearly one hundred meters.
Indigenous communities have established their presence in the surrounding region of Xingo Canyon, maintaining their traditions near the São Francisco River.
Boat tours depart from Caninde de São Francisco port, offering three-hour journeys that include swimming stops and visits to Talhado Cave.
The canyon ranks as the fifth largest navigable canyon globally, featuring vertical walls that narrow to 50 meters at certain points.
Location: Sergipe
GPS coordinates: -9.52880,-37.97540
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:52
Brazilian architectural heritage reflects centuries of history, from colonial fortifications to contemporary structures. In São Paulo, the Flag Monument pays tribute to colonial expeditions, while in Belém, the Peace Theater recalls the prosperity of the rubber era. In Curitiba, the Oscar Niemeyer Museum showcases modern Brazilian architecture, and in Rio de Janeiro, the National Library holds over 9 million works in a neoclassical building. This collection brings together diverse sites that tell the story of the country’s development: military fortresses like São José de Macapá from the 18th century, cultural institutions like the Museum of Tomorrow focused on environmental issues, and managed natural spaces such as the Curitiba Botanical Garden. These sites offer an exploration of Brazil's history, architecture, and culture.
Brazil's Northeast region extends from coast to inland with national parks, colonial towns and natural areas. From the dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses to the cliffs of Morro Branco, the region contains geological formations, waterfalls and historical sites.
Catimbau National Park
136.2 km
Paulo Afonso Hydroelectric Complex
28.9 km
Bendegó meteorite
155.5 km
Paulo Afonso Falls
28.8 km
Serra de Itabaiana National Park
155.2 km
Rio São Francisco Natural Monument
3.5 km
Usina Hidrelétrica de Angiquinho
28.5 km
Parque dos Falcões
150.7 km
Canudos State Park
130.9 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
122.1 km
Museu do Sertão (Piranhas)
26.5 km
Chapel of the Nossa Senhora da Penha Sugar Plantation
154.5 km
Casa de Graciliano Ramos
148.5 km
Serra Branca / Raso da Catarina Environmental Protection Area
80.4 km
Igreja Matriz do Santuário Nossa Senhora Divina Pastora
156.9 km
Igreja Santo Antônio de Pádua
72 km
Capela do Engenho Nossa Senhora da Penha
154.5 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição dos Pardos (Laranjeiras)
167.2 km
Teatro São Pedro
167.1 km
Grupo Escolar Coronel João Fernandes de Brito
146.4 km
Igreja Matriz do Senhor da Ascensão
144.8 km
Cine Laser Itabaiana
145.4 km
Parish Church of Divina Pastora
156.9 km
Mother Church of Nossa Senhora da Boa Hora and São Roque (Campo do Brito/SE)
145.6 km
Former Police Station of Laranjeiras
167.1 km
Old Petrolandia Church
64.8 km
Igreja Matriz de Senhora Santana
135.9 km
Ponte Metálica Dom Pedro II
27.3 kmReviews
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