"This spectacular national park in the highest area of the Central West showcases the unique landscape and flora of high-altitude cerrado across 650 sq km of pristine beauty (with a near doubling of protected area in the works).
With high waterfalls, raging canyons, natural swimming pools and oasis-like stands of wine palms, the park is a popular destination for ecotourists. In fact, the whole area is beautiful, with its big skies, exotic flora and dramatic hills rising up like waves breaking across the plains." Lonely Planet
Our family snuck away for a long weekend to the beautiful Parque Nacional da Chapada Dos Veadeiros. It's a short 3 hour drive from our home. We will be back to visit again!!
Hiking along the Cachoeira Raizama
Hiking along the Vale da Lua
"Over millions of years, the rushing waters of the Rio São Miguel have sculpted rock formations in the lunar landscape of Vale da Lua. An ethereal metaconglomerate of rocks containing quartz, sand and clay reflect a rainbow of colours and the chilly emerald waters add to the otherworldly atmosphere." Lonely Planet
Almecegas I Waterfall with beautiful lookouts
We took one day and hiked the yellow trail in the National Park. It took us to beautiful swimming ponds, waterfalls, flowers, a picnic lunch and tired girls at the end of the day. The park also offers permits for those wanting to hike a longer trail and sleep overnight in the park. Once Gwen can walk on her one we might attempt that.
