Casca d'Anta, Waterfall in Serra da Canastra National Park, Brazil.
Casca d'Anta is a waterfall within Serra da Canastra National Park that drops 186 meters over granite cliffs and offers multiple viewing areas. The site has an upper and lower section connected by walking trails that let visitors approach the water from different angles.
The area was long used by indigenous peoples for hunting and gathering before the national park was established. The creation of Serra da Canastra National Park transformed the region into a protected nature reserve.
The name comes from the shape of the rocks, which resemble a giant turtle shell. Local people connect the waterfall and surrounding landscape to their regional identity and gather here for seasonal celebrations.
Bring sturdy shoes and plenty of water, as the trails are steep and exposed to sun. The dry season is the best time to visit, when the paths are less slippery and views are clearer.
This marks the starting point of the São Francisco River, which winds for thousands of kilometers through multiple Brazilian states. That river shapes the geography and economy of a vast region.
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