Tourist's Haven Up Above the Highlands, Welcome to Chapada Dos Guimaraes
Chapada Dos Guimaraes is a popular tourist destination in Brazil. It is a municipality located in Central Brazil and is considered a geographic center of South America. This town lies 600 meters higher than its surrounding areas giving visitors a cooler temperature. Hotels and accommodations in Chapada dos Guimaraes are also available for those planning to stay for days.
Best Time to Visit
Since Chapada Dos Guimaraes, Brazil is made up of several climatic extremes, one can consider visiting this town from November to March to experience generally fair weather. Also during these months, carnival celebrations also happen as well as New Year's Day events. Semana Santa or the Holy Week is another popular event where tourists flock by the months of March or April.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Chapada Dos Guimaraes has spectacular tourist attractions that are perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers. The Guimaraes National Park is a popular tourist spot consists of ravines, caves, streams and waterfalls as well as table top mountains. Speaking of waterfalls, visitors can plunge into the clear cold water of Cachoeirinha and Namorados Waterfall. Also visit the Altar Rock Formation and take pictures. Tourists who wants to have accommodation near the nature reserves of Chapada Dos Guimaraes, the Pousasa Penhasco is a good choice for everyone. It sits directly on Chapada Dos Guimaraes National Park and offers a water park complex, leisure rooms and guestrooms with balcony. Those looking for cozy rooms with garden view, Pousada Villaggio is the place to be with rooms that are fully air-conditioned and comes with private bathrooms. Other alternatives include the Pousada Viva and the nearby Pousada Marina Do Sol.
