Chapada dos Guimarães National Park
Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Guimarães
national park in Mato Grosso, Brazil
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Chapada dos Guimarães National Park
Welcome to Sha-pah-dah doos Gee-mah-rah-eys National Park, a land of ancient geological transitions and breathtaking horizons. Established in nineteen eighty-nine, this park covers over thirty-three thousand hectares in the state…
Listen in the app2Véu de Noiva Waterfall — The Park's Signature
We begin our exploration at the most famous landmark of the park: the Vay-oo de Noy-vah, or 'Bridal Veil' waterfall. Here, the Ko-shee-po-zee-nyoo River reaches the edge of a massive sandstone canyon and plunges eighty-six meters…
Listen in the app3Cidade de Pedra — The Stone City
Next, we travel to See-dah-dee de Pay-drah, the 'City of Stone.' This area features dramatic rock formations that resemble the ruins of an ancient, abandoned metropolis. Carved by erosion, these spires and walls reach heights of…
Listen in the app4Circuito das Cachoeiras — The Waterfall Circuit
For those who wish to immerse themselves in the park's aquatic beauty, the Seer-koo-ee-toh dahs Kah-shoy-rahs offers a six-kilometer trek through a series of stunning falls. This circuit is self-guided and takes you past several…
Listen in the app5Aroe Jari Complex — The Cavern Wonders
Located on private land adjacent to the park, the Ah-roy Jah-ree complex is home to some of Brazil's most significant sandstone caves. The name, of indigenous Bororo origin, translates to 'Abode of the Souls,' reflecting the…
Listen in the app6Mirante Geodésico — The Continent's Center
We now visit the Mee-ran-chee Jyo-day-zee-koh, the precise geographical center of South America. This viewpoint is not just a cartographic curiosity; it offers one of the most accessible and stunning panoramic views in the entire…
Listen in the app7Valley of the Clear River — Floating through Nature
Our final stop within the park boundaries is the Vah-lee doo Ree-oo Klah-roo. As the name suggests, the river here is exceptionally transparent, filtered by the sandy soils of the plateau. …
Listen in the app8Chapada dos Guimarães National Park
As we conclude our tour of the Sha-pah-dah doos Gee-mah-rah-eys, we leave with a deeper understanding of the forces that have shaped the heart of our continent. This park is a reminder of Earth's immense patience—how mountains…
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What is Chapada dos Guimarães National Park?
Chapada dos Guimarães National Park is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -15.3041, -55.8669 |
| Last updated |