Santo Antônio do Descoberto, Municipality in central Goiás, Brazil.
Santo Antônio do Descoberto is a municipality in the Entorno do Distrito Federal region of Goiás and sits at roughly 912 meters elevation across rolling terrain. It provides medical care through two hospitals and has educational facilities, including a campus of the State University of Goiás.
The settlement began in 1726 when enslaved people discovered a religious image in a tree and built a chapel that became a devotion center. This sacred origin as a pilgrimage site shaped the community's development and religious importance over time.
The June 13 festival draws thousands of people who participate in religious processions and celebrations honoring Santo Antônio. This event shapes community life and shows how central the saint is to local identity.
The town is accessible by public transportation and offers basic services for visitors, including lodging and dining options near the center. The best time to visit is in June when major festivals take place, though the area remains accessible year-round.
About ten kilometers from the town center lies Cidade Eclética, a spiritual community founded by religious leader Oceano de Sá. This unusual settlement with its own daily life shows alternative ways of living that developed in rural Goiás.
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