Goiás

An inland state in west-central Brazil surrounding the capital, Brasília, known for the Cerrado plateau, waterfall canyons and colonial towns.

Goiás lies on the central Brazilian plateau, surrounding the Federal District, and its landscape is dominated by Cerrado savanna. In the northeast, Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park is a World Heritage Site where quartzite canyons, waterfalls and natural pools attract hikers, with Alto Paraíso as the main gateway town. The old city of Goiás, which preserves colonial-era architecture, is also a World Heritage Site, and Caldas Novas is known for its hot springs. The dry season, from May to September, is best for outdoor activities. Gateways are the airport in the capital, Goiânia, or nearby Brasília International Airport.

Destinations

• Alto Paraíso (Chapada dos Veadeiros)
• Cidade de Goiás
• Pirenópolis

Itineraries

• Brasília & Chapada dos Veadeiros Tour – See Niemeyer's modernist architecture first, then take a self-drive highland hiking trip to canyons, waterfalls, and th…
• Brazilian Central Highlands & Wetlands – An in-depth, long-distance route connecting Brasília, the Cerrado Highlands, Northern Pantanal, and Chapada dos Guimarã…