Canastra Mountains, Mountain range in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Canastra Mountains form a mountain range extending from the Goiás border to the Grande River, with peaks reaching around 1,800 meters high. The landscape features steep slopes, high plateaus, and numerous streams that cut through the terrain.
Protection of this region began in 1972 with the creation of a national park designed to preserve watersheds and ecosystems. This step recognized the ecological importance of the mountains for the surrounding area.
Local communities have used these slopes for farming and livestock herding for generations, practices that still shape how the landscape looks and functions today.
Main highways connect the region to larger cities and offer various access points for visitors. Trails of different difficulty levels lead to viewpoints, waterfalls, and natural pools.
The mountains contain various mineral deposits including calcium, lead, iron, thorium, and zinc, making the area geologically significant. These mineral reserves draw the interest of geologists and mineral collectors to the region.
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