chapada dos veadeiros and emas
states: [brazil]
category: natural
year: 2001
location: Central Brazil Plateau, State of Goiás
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: -14.0056944400, -47.6846111100
visited: 2025
The Cerrado Protected Areas, encompassing Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks in Brazil, form a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for preserving the Cerrado, one of the planet’s oldest and most diverse tropical ecosystems. These parks safeguard vital flora, fauna, and habitats, serving as refuges for species during past climate shifts and playing a key role in sustaining the region’s biodiversity amid future changes. Chapada dos Veadeiros, perched on an ancient plateau, boasts stunning highlands, waterfalls, and crystal-clear springs, while Emas National Park features expansive savannas on the Serra dos Caiapós plateau, a critical watershed. Together, they highlight the ecological richness and resilience of the Cerrado biome.
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