Serra do Espírito Santo, Highland region in Jalapão State Park, Tocantins, Brazil
Serra do Espírito Santo is a highland region in Jalapão State Park, rising about 781 meters above sea level with steep cliffs and broad plateaus. The terrain creates varied landscape features that shape the central Brazilian region.
Indigenous peoples inhabited this highland region for thousands of years, developing their way of life around the area's natural resources. The landscape remains a record of this long human presence and adaptation to the mountain environment.
The highlands hold spiritual meaning for local communities, appearing frequently in their stories and traditions passed down through families. People in the region have maintained deep connections to the land through knowledge about seasonal patterns and the landscape's character.
Access requires a four-wheel drive vehicle to navigate the roughly 30-kilometer journey from Mateiros on unpaved sandy roads, which can become difficult after rain. Allow plenty of time for the drive and bring water and sun protection for your visit.
From the summit, visitors can see an unusual combination of white sand dunes and orange-tinted dunes set within the mountain environment. These color contrasts result from different mineral compositions and create a memorable landscape sight.
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