Central-West
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Goiás
Cerrado landscapes and colonial history
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Goiás is the agricultural heartland of Brazil's Cerrado, home to vast farming frontiers and remarkable colonial history. Goiás Velho, a UNESCO World Heritage town, preserves 18th-century gold-rush baroque architecture, while the dramatic red-rock canyons and waterfalls of Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park attract hikers and nature lovers from around the world.
Capital
Goiânia
Region
Central-West
Estado
GO
Top Highlights
- 1Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park — UNESCO-listed cerrado with waterfalls, canyons and crystal formations
- 2Goiás Velho — UNESCO World Heritage colonial gold-rush town with baroque churches
- 3Caldas Novas — South America's largest hydrothermal resort with natural hot springs
- 4Pirenópolis — colonial mountain town famous for its medieval cavalry festival (Cavalhadas)
Best Time to Visit
May to September (dry season) for Chapada dos Veadeiros hiking and waterfall visits.
Traveller's Tip
Chapada dos Veadeiros' main trails flood in the rainy season (October to April) — always check trail conditions before heading out.
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