172 | ROTEIROS DE CHARME Located on the edge of Chapada dos Guimarães National Park (MT) and 60 km from Cuiabá, Pousada do Parque is ideal for nature lovers. The private 500-hectare reserve features a seasonal waterfall (from December to July) and, being next to the National Park’s Waterfalls Circuit, is home to the main springs of the Independência River. The property also offers several viewpoints and ecological trails, where visitors can observe rock paintings that are millions of years old. For birdwatching enthusiasts, there’s excellent news: the region is home to over 200 bird species, many endemic, such as the orange uirapuru and the red-shouldered tanager, as well as some mammals Pousada do Parque MATO GROSSO • CHAPADA DOS GUIMARÃES Pousada do Parque has eight rooms decorated with local handcrafted pieces Pousada do Parque is located within a private natural reserve of 500 hectares since 2013 Photos: Silvio Esgalha
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