Cavernas do Peruaçu National Park, National park with prehistoric caves in northern Minas Gerais, Brazil
The Peruaçu National Park extends across 56,448 hectares, containing over 140 caves and 80 archaeological sites within a limestone-rich geological formation.
The caves formed millions of years ago when an inland sea covered parts of Brazil, leaving behind massive limestone formations through geological processes.
The park holds numerous cave walls adorned with ancient rock paintings and hosts the indigenous Xakriabá tribe, who have inhabited the region since the 16th century.
Visitors must explore the park with certified guides in groups of maximum eight people, wearing long sleeves and pants due to endemic Leishmaniasis-carrying sandflies.
The Janelão Cave features enormous chambers with natural skylights, extensive limestone formations, and towering speleothems reaching heights of several meters.
Location: Minas Gerais
Inception: 1999
Operator: Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade
GPS coordinates: -15.12251,-44.32434
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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.
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 formations. Bonito offers clear rivers for snorkeling, while Pirenópolis combines colonial architecture with nearby nature reserves. Terra Ronca State Park contains underground rivers and limestone caves. The Pantanal area spans Mato Grosso and hosts various wildlife species. Chapada dos Guimarães near Cuiabá shows sandstone formations and viewpoints over the surrounding plains. The Jalapão region in Tocantins features dune landscapes and natural springs. These locations draw hikers, cave explorers and travelers looking to experience remote natural areas.
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