The Chapada das Mesas National Park is one of Brazil’s most impressive tourist destinations, with sandstone formations dating back some 70 million years. With altitudes that can reach around 400 metres, its mountains, waterfalls, rivers and lakes offer visitors a unique and captivating experience. Location and access The park is […]
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Chapada das Mesas: The Heart of Maranhão’s Nature
Discover the wonders of Chapada das Mesas Chapada das Mesas is an environmental reserve covering 160,046 hectares of Cerrado. The Chapada is made up of the municipalities of Imperatriz, Tasso Fragoso, Estreito, Carolina, Riachão, Balsas, Formosa da Serra Negra, Fortaleza dos Nogueiras, Itinga do Maranhão, Campestre, Alto Parnaíba and Açailândia, […]
Dive Sites of Chapada Diamantina: A Guide
The dive sites of Chapada Diamantina are true natural treasures, combining crystal clear waters, scenic beauty and unique biodiversity to offer divers and nature lovers an unrivalled experience. Among the most popular sites are Poço Azul and Poço Encantado, known for their stunningly transparent waters where the light creates spectacular visual […]
Blue Fountain in Chapada Diamantina: a complete guide
You can also dive into the Blue Well and enjoy the fantastic experience of swimming in the illuminated well. The cave is approximately 70m high, 40m of which is underwater, and the “swimming” area is 35m long and 20m wide. Poço Azul was discovered in 1920 by prospectors, one of […]

















