Buraco das Araras, Natural sinkhole in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
The sandstone crater measures 500 meters in circumference and descends 100 meters deep, containing an emerald lagoon at its base surrounded by red cliffs.
The geological formation emerged through limestone corrosion beneath the surface, leading to the collapse of boulders in the cerrado region of central Brazil.
Red and green macaws nest within the crater walls, sharing the environment with over 120 bird species, making it a center for wildlife observation.
Visitors can access two observation platforms along a 900-meter trail, with entrance tickets available exclusively through tourism agencies in Bonito.
The formation stands as Latin America's largest doline, with two broad-snouted caimans inhabiting the isolated pond at the bottom of the sinkhole.
GPS coordinates: -21.49180,-56.40350
Latest update: March 18, 2025 22:08
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