Paepalanthus flowers at sunset, Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, Brazil
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Sunset over the Cerrado. Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park shines
If you’re looking for a piece of paradise that’s off the beaten track, consider Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, an exotic destination in central Brazil. Located on a towering plateau that’s estimated to be 1.8 billion years old, it’s home to many rare and beautiful species, including these delicate flowers, paepalanthus. Waterfalls are plentiful here. Ranging from 250 to nearly 400 feet tall, they cascade down among some of the oldest rock formations on the planet. Quartz crystals dot the landscape, and their reflections reportedly make the region shine when viewed from space.
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