Norte Goiano | |
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State | Brazil |
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Surface | 56,509 km² |
Inhabitants | 305.386 (2013 estimate) |
Norte Goiano it is a region of the state Brazilian of Goiás.
To know
Territories and tourist destinations
It is divided into 2 micro-regions:
- Chapada dos Veadeiros
- Porangatu
Urban centers
- Alto Paraíso de Goiás - Access point to Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park.
- Cavalcante - Another town near the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park.
- Colinas do Sul - It has a tourist potential due to the large number of rivers, caves, spas, hotels and hostels also linked to sport fishing.
- Minaçu - Among the attractions of Minaçu, beyond the Lago di Serra da Mesa and Lago Cana Brava that bathe a large part of the city with its Praia do Sol, we can mention: Cana Brava, Lajeado and Brindle river but also many caves and waterfalls. It is also known for having the largest asbestos mine in the Brazil.
- Niquelândia - At 28 km from the city is the Grotta di San Benedetto, a cave of rare beauty. Other attractions are the churches of San Jose and Santa Ifigenia, with the richest shrines in Brazil made of pure gold.
- Porangatu - The Porangatuense Academy of Arts and Letters ("APALE") attracts and grows many young artists.
- São Jorge - Hill town founded in 1934.
- São João d'Aliança - Among its main ecotouristic attractions is the Swallows Waterfall (Cachoeira das Andorinhas) which takes its name from the numerous nests and many other fascinating waterfalls.
- Teresina de Goiás - Small village not far from the park.
- Uruaçu - It has tourist attractions such as Lake Serra da Mesa, several waterfalls and trails, museums and squares, as well as Memorial Serra da Mesa considered a national heritage.
Other destinations
- Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park - An important eco-park with canyons, valleys, rapids and waterfalls. The park is accessed through Alto Paraíso de Goiás or São Jorge.
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Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Norte Goiano