Holder of the UNESCO title of World Heritage Site, Alto Paraíso de Goiás receives tourists from all over the world, some attracted by the beauty of the place, choosing to live in the municipality that has a significant floating population. The cultural diversity amidst nature, simplicity and exuberant scenery make Alto Paraíso de Goiás a magical place with more than 120 cataloged waterfalls of various sizes and crystal clear waters of various colors. A place for ecotourism and sports for those who want to go on an adventure. A place of high spirits where spirituality pulses for those seeking to introspect. Or simply, a place of peace and well-being experiences for those who just want to rest. The municipality houses a charming network of hotels, inns and campsites with a capacity of approximately 3,500 beds. It will be a great pleasure to welcome you!
The city of Alto Paraíso is located just a few dozen kilometers from the entrance to the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park. The city of Alto Paraíso has a more developed urban infrastructure than the town of São Jorge (banks and ATMs, markets, pharmacies, bakeries, etc.)
Still within the municipality of Alto Paraíso, but far from the city, is the village of São Jorge, next to the entrance to the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park. The village of São Jorge has a more rustic structure and dirt roads, comprising a few houses and some campsites, inns, restaurants and bars. It is a destination especially recommended for people who want a natural environment isolated from the big urban centers
Alto Paraíso de Goiás is a municipality in the Northeast of Goiás, located in Chapada dos Veadeiros. It is located 230 km from Brasília-DF and 420 km from Goiânia-GO
Within the limits of the municipality of Alto Paraíso de Goiás, is Morro do Pouso Alto, the highest point in the entire Central-West Region of Brazil and the Central Plateau, with a height of 1,691 meters. The hill is located in an area close to GO-118, in the north direction (Teresina de Goiás). The average altitude of the seat of the municipality of Alto Paraíso de Goiás is 1,232.60 m, and it is also the highest city in the Central-West Region of Brazil and the Central Plateau. The population of Alto Paraíso, according to estimates from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), was 7,328 inhabitants in 2014.
In Chapada dos Veadeiros, the highland cerrado predominates, with unique characteristics. 95% of the highland cerrado on the planet is found in this region. Hence its importance.
Formed almost 2 billion years ago, it is one of the oldest places on Earth.
Formed by extensive plateaus and a rich hydrographic network, in Chapada dos Veadeiros there are abundant waterfalls and water wells. In addition, the region has soil rich in quartz crystals and canyons.
The cerrado is the savannah with the richest diversity in the world, with a high rate of endemic plants and animals, that is, species unique to the region.
Wildlife
The Chapada is home to several species of the Brazilian Cerrado, some of which are endemic species and are threatened with extinction. Here we list some of the animals you might encounter.
Wild animals: maned wolf, wild dog, hoary fox, jaguar, black jaguar, capybara, tapeti, pampas deer, tapir, giant anteater, giant armadillo
Birds: caracara, toucan, green-billed toucan, parrot, blue-and-yellow macaw, king vulture, seriema, Brazilian merganser, etc.
Plants
No cerrado exists but of 7 thousand species of plants, we consider one of the best “pharmacy” natural in Brazil, by their quantity of medicinal properties.
The tallest trees reach 15 meters in height and form irregular structures. Only in the riparian forests do the trees exceed 25 meters and usually have small leaves.
A study indicates that the cerrado has 116 fruits and only 105 of these have been studied by science. Not to mention the thousands of medicinal plants.
Relative humidity during the day in winter and part of spring can drop to less than 15%, reaching critical levels.
Regarding climate, Alto Paraíso is considered one of the highest and coldest cities in the state of Goiás - along with Cristalina, which is 1,189 meters above sea level.
The municipality has a tropical climate with a dry season, being dry and mild in winter and humid and hotter in summer. The explanation for these extremes in maximum and minimum temperatures is related to the presence of dry air, which reduces relative humidity values, especially between 12 pm and 6 pm. Without clouds in the sky, at dusk, the radiation emitted by the sun during the day escapes very quickly, causing the temperature to drop by up to 6 °C per hour and improving humidity, rising to 60% or 90%. Over the last few years, however, minimum and maximum temperatures have fluctuated more and the thermal sensation has been of greater heat. It is also important to differentiate regions where there is only vegetation, typically cooler, from regions with urban agglomerations, which are warmer.