The Valley of the Moon for Refreshing

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Vale Da Lua is a stone basin carved by the San Miguel River. This name translates to the moon valley and named it the erosion of rocks by the river they smooth and gray in color similar to the month view. Valley has some of the oldest rock formations in the world, with about 1.8 billion years old. The river caves, caves, waterfalls and bizarre rock formations, a labyrinth to form in the narrow canyon walls. From space, the brightest region in the world. Quarter and a smooth stone causes light. Surrounding forest is abundant with wildlife and claim many different types of orchids. The river area a work in progress, constantly eroding and changing the landscape. National Park Vale Da Lua declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2001. Vale Da Lua is known throughout the world for flora and fauna and breathtaking scenery. Visitors are surprised by the smooth gray rocks, which is believed to have been washed over the centuries by the magical waters of the majestic San Miguel River.

The Valley of the Moon or locally known as Vale de Lua, Brazil plateau is part of the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, located in the Brazilian state of Goias. It is located a few kilometers from the city of Sao Jorge. Today the park covers only 1/10th of the actual area and spread over an area of ​​65,515 hectares (655 km ²). Mineral rich rock garden that is exploited by miners many years ago. However, they realized the potential of the area to a sanctuary in nature and as a result, currently only 3% of the area used for tourism purposes. 97% of the remaining area is used for the preservation and study. Vale da Lua Climate The average annual temperature is between 24-26 degrees Celsius. These range from a minimum of 4-8 degrees Celsius and highs of 40-42 degrees Celsius. With a height of between 600 and 1650 meters, the area ranks as the highest plateau in central Brazil. The highlight of the park and the state is the Serra da Santana Goias, 1691 meters above sea level. Vale da Lua area has the greatest biodiversity and rich fauna consists of several endangered species like the maned wolf, anteater, pampas deer, and many others.