“A semi-arid landscape of sandstone rock shelters containing over 30;000 prehistoric paintings dating back 25;000 years; the red and yellow ochre depictions of hunts and rituals are etched onto sun-bleached cliffs; visit the Boqueirão da Pedra Furada at noon; the intense heat radiates off the rock while the light illuminates the 60-metre high natural stone arch; the silence of the caatinga scrub is absolute and heavy.”
About Parque Nacional Serra da Capivara
A semi-arid landscape of sandstone rock shelters containing over 30;000 prehistoric paintings dating back 25;000 years; the red and yellow ochre depictions of hunts and rituals are etched onto sun-bleached cliffs; visit the Boqueirão da Pedra Furada at noon; the intense heat radiates off the rock while the light illuminates the 60-metre high natural stone arch; the silence of the caatinga scrub is absolute and heavy.
Why Visit
Parque Nacional Serra da Capivara is one of Brazil's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
✦ Insider Tips
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Book tickets for Parque Nacional Serra da Capivara in advance to skip long queues.
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Hire a local guide to unlock the stories behind every corner.
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Spend extra time in the least-visited sections — they're often the most rewarding.
