Jalapão, State park in Tocantins, Brazil
The park encompasses 158,970 hectares of land with sand dunes reaching 30 meters in height, waterfalls, springs, and extensive cerrado vegetation.
The Jalapão State Park, established in January 2001, represents the largest protected area in Tocantins, connecting with neighboring environmental reserves.
Local communities generate income through traditional craftsmanship using golden grass and buriti palm fiber to create regional artifacts.
Access to the park requires a four-wheel drive vehicle due to unpaved roads, with temperatures averaging 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
The park contains natural pools called fervedouros where underground springs create such strong water pressure that swimmers cannot sink.
Location: Mateiros
Location: Tocantins
Inception: 2001
Address: Rodovia TO 255 s/n, Centro, 77593-000, Mateiros, TO
Email: pejalapao@naturatins.to.gov.br
Website: http://cantao.to.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -10.27033,-47.09015
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05
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.
Northern Brazil contains natural areas and cultural sites away from regular tourist routes. Visitors find waterfalls, lakes and caves in the Amazon region along with colonial buildings. The area includes national parks, nature reserves and indigenous territories with diverse plants and animals.
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