Parque Estadual da Serra Azul Travel Guide

Parque Estadual da Serra Azul, created in 1994, spans over 11,000 hectares of protected Cerrado in Mato Grosso, Brazil. The park's primary goal is to preserve the geological, geomorphological, and archaeological aspects of this unique environment. Historically, the indigenous Bororó people called this area "Kieguereirial," meaning "mountain place of the birds," due to the diverse avian population.The park boasts a variety of attractions, including numerous waterfalls accessible via well-maintained trails. The Mirante do Cristo (Christ the Redeemer viewpoint), reachable by a challenging 1,200-step staircase or a park road, offers panoramic views of Barra do Garças, Aragarças, and Pontal do Araguaia, as well as the meeting of the Garças and Araguaia rivers. Another point of interest is the Discoporto, Brazil's first official UFO landing site, recognized in 1995. The park also houses the Pezinhos Cave, containing prehistoric cave paintings.Visitors can explore the park's diverse flora and fauna, with opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and enjoying the natural pools formed by the waterfalls. The park is managed by the State Department of Environment of Mato Grosso (SEMA-MT) and is open from Wednesday to Monday.