Canastra Mountains, Mountain range in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The Canastra Mountains extend across 240 kilometers from Goias state border to Grande River, reaching elevations of 1,800 meters above sea level.
The establishment of Serra da Canastra National Park in 1972 marked a crucial step in protecting the São Francisco River watershed and surrounding ecosystems.
The mountains remain central to regional traditions, where local communities maintain agricultural practices while preserving natural resources through sustainable methods.
Visitors can access the mountains through federal highways connecting Brasilia to Belo Horizonte, with numerous trails leading to observation points and waterfalls.
The mountain range contains mineral deposits including calcium, lead, iron, thorium, zinc, and diamonds, making it a significant geological formation in Brazil.
GPS coordinates: -20.34944,-46.63833
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:05
Brazil features natural areas and local sites beyond major cities. The landscape spans from waterfalls and caves to coastal regions and mountains. National parks contain sand formations, lagoons, and coral reefs. Cultural places include traditional villages and historical sites.
Serra da Canastra National Park
18.2 km
Casca d'Anta
13.2 km
Museu Casa de Portinari
128.2 km
Dinosaur Museum
133.8 km
Mascarenhas de Morais Dam
45 km
Relógio Solar de Franca
82.3 km
José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum
82 km
Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Caconde
131.5 km
Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows
106.8 km
Praça das Esculturas
106.8 km
Parque Ecológico São Sebastião
131.2 km
Casa de Zinco
141.2 km
Furnas do Bom Jesus State Park
84.9 km
Pinacoteca Municipal Miguel Ângelo Pucci
82 km
Cachoeira da Capivara
48 km
Antiga Estação do Cipó
97.7 km
Paraíso Perdido
45 km
Casa de Cultura Rogério Cardoso
130 km
Ponte Metálica Euclides da Cunha
141.1 km
Saint Barbara Church (Guaranésia)
107.2 km
Museu Municipal Dona Beja
90.2 km
Complexo Hidrotermal e Hoteleiro do Barreiro
84.8 km
Horizonte Perdido
74.6 km
Bridge over the river Turvo
55.5 km
Calmon Barreto museum
90 km
Antiga Casa de Câmara e Cadeia de São José do Rio Pardo
141.2 km
Jaguara reservoir
84.8 km
Canyon de Furnas
50.9 kmReviews
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