Sete Cidades National Park, National park in Brasileira, Brazil
Sete Cidades National Park is a protected area with distinctive red sandstone formations, native vegetation, and natural pools nestled between rocky outcrops. The landscape varies across the park with different zones offering different views and terrain to explore.
The area came under state protection in 1961 to safeguard ancient rock paintings and geological formations that formed over millions of years. The paintings were created thousands of years ago and show that people lived and worked in this landscape for a very long time.
The name refers to seven distinctive rock formations that have shaped how local people relate to this land over time. Visitors walk past rock art panels and experience directly the marks left by earlier inhabitants.
Visitors should hire a local guide to explore the different areas safely and understand the rock art properly. Access is arranged through a visitor center at the entrance where all necessary information is provided.
Several rock formations have naturally eroded into shapes that resemble familiar objects, such as an elephant or a turtle. These accidental resemblances often serve visitors as landmarks when exploring the parkland.
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