Parque Estadual da Serra de Caldas Novas

Parque Estadual da Serra de Caldas Novas is a protected state park in Goias that covers several thousand hectares across elevated terrain. The land includes natural waterfalls, forested areas, and typical cerrado vegetation characteristic of this highland region.

The park was established in 1970 to protect the natural landscape from expanding agriculture and urban growth in the region. This creation marked a turning point in efforts to preserve the area's ecosystems.

The park runs educational programs about local plants and animals while supporting research on the protection of the cerrado ecosystem. Visitors can learn about the biodiversity that makes this savanna region special.

The park is open from Tuesday through Sunday, with trails leading through forests and across hilly terrain. Visitors should bring proper footwear and water, as the walking paths require some physical effort on the elevation changes.

Underground geology in this area naturally heats water, which surfaces through rock fractures as thermal springs reaching over 50°C. This geothermal activity makes the park a rare example of natural heat resources in the Brazilian highlands.

Location: Goiás

Inception: 1970

Elevation above the sea: 1,043 m

GPS coordinates: -17.80833,-48.70000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:56