It is a spectacular karst landscape featuring a canyon more than 200 meters deep and approximately 21 km long.
Through centuries of erosion, the Peruaçu River has formed a unique system of caves, cliffs, arches, and natural bridges, with alternating underground and open sections.
In July 2025, the area was recognized by UNESCO as a Natural World Heritage Site due to its impressive geological formations, enormous caves (more than 200 catalogued), and rich biodiversity at the intersection of the Cerrado, Caatinga, and Atlantic Forest.
It also harbors prehistoric rock paintings thousands of years old.
It is a popular destination for adventurers and nature lovers, with impressive stalactites (such as the 28 m long "Perna da Bailarina") and a magical mix of nature and history.
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