Parque Nacional das Emas, Chapada Dos Veadeiros Travel Guide

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Discover Brazil's hidden treasure: a vast savanna with unique wildlife, glowing termite mounds, and stunning landscapes.

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Parque Nacional das Emas

Parque Nacional das Emas, a UNESCO World Heritage site, protects a large portion of Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Known for its diverse ecosystems and wildlife, the park offers a chance to see giant anteaters, maned wolves, and the glowing termite mounds illuminated by bioluminescent beetles.

A brief summary to Parque Nacional das Emas

Parque Nacional das Emas Go, Chapadão do Céu, State of Goiás, 75828-000, BR
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Tuesday 8 am-6 pm
Wednesday 8 am-6 pm
Thursday 8 am-6 pm
Friday 8 am-6 pm
Saturday 8 am-6 pm
Sunday 8 am-6 pm

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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Parque Nacional das Emas.

Visit during the dry season (May to October) for the best weather and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Book guided tours in advance to enhance your wildlife spotting chances.
Pack sturdy hiking boots, lightweight long-sleeved shirts, and plenty of water.
Bring bug spray, especially for dawn and dusk.
If you want to see the bioluminescent beetle display, plan your visit between September and November.

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Getting There

Driving

The nearest major city to Parque Nacional das Emas is Goiânia. From Goiânia, take the roads to Chapadão do Céu. Renting a vehicle with high ground clearance is recommended due to potentially rough road conditions, especially during the rainy season. There are two access entrances to the park: one 25 km from Chapadão do Céu via the Keep of the Flag gate, leading to the park headquarters, and another 80 km from Mineiros via the Jacuba gate. There is no entrance fee to enter the park.

Discover more about Parque Nacional das Emas

Parque Nacional das Emas, or the Emas National Park, is a protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the states of Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Established in 1961, the park spans 1,320 square kilometers (510 sq mi) of the Cerrado ecosystem, a vast tropical savanna. The park is a part of the Pantanal Biosphere Reserve.The park's landscape is a mosaic of rolling grasslands, woodlands, and termite mounds. These mounds become a spectacle at certain times of the year when bioluminescent beetles light them up. Emas National Park is home to a variety of animals, including the giant anteater, maned wolf, giant armadillo, pampas deer, and the greater rhea, which gives the park its name. It also harbors a small population of jaguars.The park has over 350 km of trails. Visitors can explore the diverse ecosystems and observe the local flora and fauna. The dry season, from May to October, is the best time to visit, offering predictable weather and optimal wildlife viewing. During this time, the trails are easier to navigate.