Fervedouro Bela Vista, Natural pool in São Félix do Tocantins, Brazil.
Fervedouro Bela Vista is a natural spring that forms a circular pool with clear water and constant upward currents from underground channels. The water is pure and the flow powerful enough for swimming.
This spring formed through underground water channels that developed over millions of years within limestone formations across the Jalapão region of Tocantins. The geological history reveals how water continuously shapes landscapes.
The local community views this spring as part of their natural heritage and has woven it into regional tourism. Visitors experience a place where nature and human use exist in balance.
Access to the spring is via a wooden platform, with entry limited to around 10 people at once. The best times to visit are early morning or late afternoon when fewer visitors are present.
The water has such strong upward movement that it is impossible to sink, and visitors naturally float at the surface. This phenomenon makes swimming here an unusual experience, as one feels weightless.
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