Sumidouro State Park, State park with limestone caves in northern Belo Horizonte metropolitan area, Brazil
Sumidouro State Park extends across 2004 hectares of land, featuring limestone caves, water springs, sinkholes, and diverse vegetation from cerrado to Atlantic Forest species.
Danish naturalist Peter Wilhelm Lund conducted research in this area during the early 19th century, discovering human fossils and extinct megafauna remains.
The park's name originates from an indigenous word Anhanhonhacanhuva, referring to the phenomenon of water disappearing into ground holes in limestone regions.
The park operates from Tuesday to Sunday between 9 AM and 4 PM, requiring guide accompaniment for cave explorations and advance reservations for trail access.
The Gruta da Lapinha cave system contains extensive limestone chambers illuminated by LED technology to maintain stable environmental conditions for preservation.
Location: Minas Gerais
Inception: 1980
GPS coordinates: -19.54859,-43.95124
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:56
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