South America

National Parks in Brazil

The GANP is here to help you discover, explore, and learn more about the national parks in Brazil and why we need to protect them.

Iguacu National Park

Iguacu National Park is the Brazil side of Iguassu Falls. With 275 separate drops, Iguassu Falls is the largest waterfall system in the world.

South America / Brazil / Parana
Pantanal Matogrossense

Pantanal Matogrossense National Park is a protected area of the larger Pantanal region; it is a “Wetland of International Importance,”

South America / Brazil / Mato Grosso
Tumucumaque Mountains

Tumucumaque National Park combined with neighboring protected areas represents the largest protected tropical rainforest in the world.

South America / Brazil / Amapa
Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park

Chapada dos Guimarães National Park features breathtaking cliffs and waterfalls across one of Brazil's most picturesque landscapes.

South America / Brazil / Mato Grosso
Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park

Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park in Brazil features an abundance of waterfalls and is considered the most naturally luminous place in the world.

South America / Brazil / Goias
Itatiaia National Park

Itatiaia National Park is the first and oldest national park in Brazil featuring many waterfalls that come from the mountainous Itatiaia Plateau.

South America / Brazil / Minas Gerais
Lencois Maranhenses National Park

Lencois Maranhenses National Park features one of the world's most pristine coastlines of white rolling sand dunes and freshwater lagoons.

South America / Brazil / Maranhao
Serra da Canastra National Park

Serra da Canastra National Park is situated in the Canastra Mountains of southeastern Brazil featuring rugged cliffs and beautiful waterfalls

South America / Brazil / Minas Gerais