Wilderness Landscape & Natural Heritage
Jalapão State Park, established in 2001, spans over 360,000 acres in eastern Tocantins, Brazil. The park features a diverse landscape, including pristine rivers, golden dunes, and striking tabletop mountains. With an elevation that varies from the flat savannahs to impressive peaks, it boasts an incredible variety of ecosystems. Plant life here ranges from cerrado flora to rare orchids, while the fauna includes notable species like the maned wolf, jaguar, and giant anteater. The park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with opportunities for hiking, camping, and exploring natural attractions such as the Cachoeira da Velha waterfall and Fervedouros, which are natural springs where visitors can experience buoyancy in crystal-clear waters. The park's remote location and the lack of paved roads mean it's accessible mainly to those equipped for rugged adventure travel, either with guided tours or appropriate vehicles and gear.