Cidade de Pedra
Sandstone cliffs and wind-weathered pillars rising about 350 meters form a 'stone city' overlooking deep valleys and winding rivers.
Cidade de Pedra lies in the northwest of the national park. It is a sandstone plateau that wind and rain have eroded into towers, arches and wall-like shapes. From the cliff edge, the drop of about 350 m gives a view over the Claro River valley and the primeval forest below. This landscape is considered the most spectacular in the Chapada dos Guimarães plateau. You must travel with a licensed guide by vehicle along about 20 km of dirt road, then walk about 3 km round trip to the various viewpoints. It is often combined with Morro São Jerônimo or the Rio Claro valley route. Set out in the morning and bring plenty of water.
Opening hours
Daytime only; guide required
Nearby sights
- Salgadeira
- Portão do Inferno
- Véu de Noiva Waterfall
- Circuito das Cachoeiras
- Morro de São Jerônimo
- Igreja de Sant'Ana
- Mirante Alto do Céu
- Morro dos Ventos