The Chapada

Chapada dos Veadeiros

Brazil's energetic epicenter

The Chapada dos Veadeiros is mainly structured around three hubs: Alto Paraíso de Goiás, the region's largest city, Cavalcante, and the village of São Jorge, which concentrate access to the main attractions and local experiences. Located in the state of Goiás, about 230 km from Brasília, the region sits within the Cerrado biome and holds an extensive network of rivers, canyons and waterfalls, forming a scenery of preserved, singular nature.

The privilege of standing at Brazil's energetic epicenter comes from a rare combination: soil rich in quartz crystals and ancestral rock formations, among the oldest on the planet. This geological uniqueness has established the Chapada as one of the country's leading destinations for nature and wellbeing, drawing visitors who value authenticity, environmental preservation and immersive experiences.

More than a tourist destination, the Chapada positions itself as an environment for reconnection, where the experience goes beyond activity and is rooted in the relationship with the land, the slower pace and the contemplation of the landscape. Vale da Lua, with its rocks carved by water over the years into unusual shapes, is the ultimate expression of this energy: absolute silence and an invitation to slow down.

Tours

One of Brazil's natural paradises

The Chapada dos Veadeiros is one of Brazil's natural paradises, home to more than 300 catalogued waterfalls. There are also many activities available, such as rafting, rappelling, zip-lining and hot air balloon rides. The region is known as one of the places with an energy field due to its quartz crystal bedrock.

Restaurants

Where to eat in the region

• Na Mata
• Relva
• Risoteria Santo Cerrado