Chapada dos Guimarães National Park, National park in Mato Grosso, Brazil
Chapada dos Guimarães National Park is a protected area in the Cerrado biome near Cuiabá and Chapada dos Guimarães, covering plateaus, valleys, and sandstone formations. The terrain extends across red rock cliffs, waterfalls, and forested areas connected by a network of trails.
The protected area was established in April 1989 to preserve archaeological sites with rock inscriptions. These carvings document human presence reaching back thousands of years.
The Casa de Pedra cave served as shelter for members of the Prestes Column during their journey through the Brazilian backlands in the 1920s. Hikers today can explore the same rock formations that once provided refuge.
Visitors must hire authorized guides to reach certain attractions, as some trails require expertise. Accommodations are available in the nearby towns of Chapada dos Guimarães or Cuiabá.
The area safeguards ten different Cerrado vegetation types and protects water sources that feed the Pantanal wetlands through the Cuiabá River system. This connection makes it a vital link between two major ecosystems.
Location: Mato Grosso
Location: Chapada dos Guimarães
Inception: April 12, 1989
Operator: Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade
Email: pncg.mt@icmbio.gov.br
Website: https://icmbio.gov.br/parnaguimaraes/guia-do-visitante.html
GPS coordinates: -15.30406,-55.86686
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30
The central west region of Brazil encompasses states including Goiás, Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul. These areas contain national parks with hiking trails, waterfalls and cave systems. Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park near Alto Paraíso de Goiás displays cerrado vegetation and rock...
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