5 Places With The Most Powerful Energy Fields to know in Brazil

Places that are naturally beautiful and with an energy that is impossible to explain - only really knowing!

From flying saucer appearances to legends and energy portals, all this has attracted curious and esoteric tourists from all over the country.

Check out five of these places below and some of their mysterious stories.

1. São Tomé das Letras, in State of Minas Gerais

Many claim that this city, full of caves, waterfalls and stone constructions, at more than 1,400 meters of altitude, is one of the seven energy points of the Earth and that there is a passage that links São Tomé to Machu Picchu. There are still those who claim to have seen UFOs and supernatural beings. The city is very visited because of all this fame.

2. Chapada dos Guimarães, State of Mato Grosso

In the heart of the Brazilian cerrado, the Chapada dos Guimarães surprises visitors with its natural beauty. But the mysticism of the place also became a tourist attraction. Many claim to have seen strange lights there and say that the place has an intense flow of energy and electromagnetism. Others believe that Morro de São Jerônimo is the landing point for extraterrestrial ships.

3. Alto Paraiso de Goiás - State of Goias

It has an atmosphere of magic, with its waterfalls and incredible rock formations. The city is cut by the 14th parallel, the same one that passes through Machu Picchu, and is full of quartz mines. This is why the place is known as esoteric because it has a lot of energy and good vibes. Alto Paraiso is also the gateway to Chapada dos Veadeiros, a place that is also full of legends and even sightings of UFOs.

4. Caverna do Diabo - State of Sao Paulo, in Eldorado.

Largest cave in the state and one of the largest in the country, the Devil's Cave is more than 6 km long. There are many legends surrounding the cave. Quilombolas who lived in the area said that it was possible to hear voices and strange moans coming from within, that the devil himself lived there and that he went out at night to destroy the plantations. Stories aside, the cave has impressive rock formations and is surrounded by lots of nature, trails and belvederes.

5. Serra do Roncador - State of Mato Grosso

Many stories and legends involve Serra do Roncador, in Barra do Garças, ranging from the search for Atlantis, the origin of ancient civilizations, supernatural beings, portals even the appearance of UFOs. The mountain's mysticism has already gained international fame and many mystical communities, who believe the place is a great point of energy, have settled there. To complete all this climate, the wind makes a sound of snoring as it passes through the rocky formations of this mountain range.

The "Chapada dos Guimarães" a place that is steeped in mystery!

Cachoeira Véu de Noiva (Waterfall Bridal Veil) and its more than 80 m waterfall Photo: blogmundi

The Chapada dos Guimarães National Park (Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Guimarães in Portuguese) is a national park in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso.

Situated in the heart of Brazil, Chapada dos Guimaraes offers the visitor a variety of wildlife, including maned wolf, pampas deer, anteater and crowned caiman. 

The topography indicates that at some time in the past the entire area was ocean floor. The typical vegetation of the savannah (known in Brazil as cerrado) comprises colourful flowers, low and twisted trees, and gallery forest which contains many diverse plant species.

The Chapada dos Guimaraes lies only 46 miles from Cuiaba (and almost as an extension to it). Its scenario, which is also where the rivers rise before flowing into the Amazon Basin to the north and the River Plate Basin to the south, has helped create the mystique that in the Chapada it is possible to regenerate energy and that even the UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects) were attracted by it - there is even an "Ufoport" at its highest point, the Morro de São Jerônimo. 

The Chapada divides the state of Mato Grosso into a southern area of flat wetland – the Pantanal – and the central upland region of high plateau. Further north lays the southernmost extent of Amazon rainforest.

Chapada is a Brazilian word that means a region of steep cliffs, usually at the edge of a plateau.

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The Chapada dos Guimarães National Park was created in 1989 with the objective of protecting the enormous sandstone formations, outlooks that provide a broad view of the swampland plains and many waterfalls, thanks to the rich hydrography and sudden changes in altitude. In its 33 thousand hectares, the location is also home to more than 50 archaeological sites with prehistoric cave pictures and animal fossils. It is a natural Brazilian heritage.

The twisted trees are unique; flowers of all colours and exotic fruit exhibit a generous and beautiful Cerrado. The Park is open for the public from 8AM to 5PM, and it can be visited all year long. But the best time to get to know the location is between May and July, when the region is filled with flowers and the waterfalls are full. During the rainy season, between December and April, the trails are dangerous and access to some attractions is blocked.

If you happen to be visiting in July, it is worth mentioning that the Winter Festival takes place at the time. This is a very interesting occurrence that attracts artists and craftsmen from all over,and providing a mixture of ancient and modern art along with quite the underground, counterculture kind of atmosphere. 

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Morro de São Jerônimo: This is the highest point of Chapada, 850 meters above the sea level. This hill is flattened, called ufoporto, or landing strip for UFOs. To get to the hillside, a 1 and a half hour walk to two hours is required, you need good physical preparation. In this way, there are fossils of shells embedded in the rocks, demonstrating the ancient geological formation beyond the natural sandstone sculptures.

Trails in the Chapada are excellent, so bring your hiking boots to avoid the snakes! Visit the Park Visitor Center, located about 5 miles inside the park from the entrance. (065-301- 1133) Obtain a map of the park, and go explore and take in the beautiful views, waterfalls and trails. 

Cuiabá the "Southern gate to the Amazon"

Cuiabá is the capital of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso! It is located in the exact centre of South America and forms the metropolitan area of the state, along with the neighbouring town of Várzea Grande. The city is actually two sister cities separated by the Rio Cuiabá: Old Cuiabá and Várzea Grande (where the airport is located). Its name is an indigenous bororo word meaning ‘arrow-fishing'.

Cuiabá is a trading center for an extensive cattle-raising and agricultural area. The capital is between some of the fastest-growing cities in Brazil. The city is the seat of the Federal University of Mato Grosso and the largest football stadium of the state, Arena Pantanal.

Cuiabá City Hall

There is a very rich local culture based on Portuguese, African and Amerindian influences. It is home to an interesting Indian (native American) influenced cuisine, native dances, craftwork and music and numerous museums reflect this. Known as the "Southern gate to the Amazon", Cuiabá experiences a hot humid tropical climate.

The city sits in the middle of three biomes, or habitats, that surround the city:

Cerrado - the Brazilian savannah

Pantanal - one of the world's largest tropical wetlands

The Amazon - the great river

Even though it is much less humid than Manaus to the north, Cuiaba still reaches up to 37C (98F) in the winter.

Most people arrive in Cuiabá and immediately leave on a Pantanal tour. The hotels, sights, and restaurants all within walking distance of the town center. The main hotel neighborhood and center of town is quite safe. The only part of town to avoid is along the riverside. Taxis are inexpensive -- (US$2.30-US$6.95) to get around town -- and quick for getting out to the airport or bus station. Lodges will usually arrange transportation and pickup from hotels.

Three days is the minimum reasonable itinerary for the Pantanal. Four or five days allows you to take things easier; with wildlife viewing, the longer you spend in an area, the better your chances of seeing animals. 

• Take a guided hike, and after sunset, go for a spotlight drive on the Transpantaneira highway to see the night creatures: capybaras, tarantulas, and (with the most incredible of luck) jaguars. It is also strongly recommended that you take the time to explore the Pantanal as it was meant to be seen, on the back of a horse. The Transpantaneira is an elevated dirt road that runs from the small town of Pocone to Porto Joffre. It is known all over the world as an extraordinary place to view and photograph wildlife. The infrastructure of numerous lodges along the Transpantaneira provides for easy and comfortable access. The various lodges offer a variety of ambiances and nature viewing opportunities. It was here that Jacque Cousteau and his film crew came in the 1980’s to photograph wildlife for a documentary on the Amazon Basin because the photography there was so difficult.
• Canoeing one of the North Pantanal's small rivers is a great way to spot monkeys and giant river otters.
• After exploring the Pantanal, consider a 1-day or overnight trip to the Chapada dos Guimarães, the highlands to the north of Cuiabá. The beautiful red-rock formations, plateaus, and canyons offer excellent hiking and fabulous views, great waterfalls and swimming holes, and some excellent birdlife, including red macaws and also visiting the town of Bom Jardim.

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A Pataxo Indian celebrates after his tribe defeated their competitors in a tug of war competition during the 12th Indigenous Games in Cuiaba, Brazil (2013).

Photo: Felipe Dana/AP

One top rated restaurant: CHOPPÃO @CUIABÁ, BRAZIL. Occupying an entire junction, this Cuiabá restaurant offers huge portions of meat and fish for two, all chased with frigid chope (draft beer) in specially iced tankards.

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Some Cuiaba Attractions

1. Our Lady "Bom Despacho" church

2. Sesc Arsenal Theater

3. Museum of Indigenous People "Marechal Rondon"

4. Historic Museum

Our Lady "Bom Despacho" church. High on a hill, has neo-Gothic style that imitates the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Photo: wikipedia

Historic Museum of Mato Grosso. Photo: wikipedia.org

SESC Arsenal Theater. Photo: wikipedia.org

Marechal Rondon Museum. Photo: wikipedia.org

Some sources: wikipedia and wikitravel

Brazil: Mato Grosso State

Situation and Characteristics

The state of Mato Grosso (the name means "primeval forest") in central Brazil is surrounded (in clockwise order) by Rondonia, Amazonas, Pará, Tocantins and Goiás (beyond the Rio Araguaia) and Mato Grosso do Sul. On the south-west it is bordered by Bolivia. The northern part of the state is in the Amazonian rain forest belt; the south merges gradually into savannah and finally into the swampland of the Pantanal.

History

The first settlers and founders of towns in the Mato Grosso, in the early 18th century, were gold prospectors from eastern Brazil. Soon afterwards cattle-farming developed to meet the needs of the immigrants, and this is still an important element in the economy, to which arable farming and forestry also make major contributions. In 1979 the southern part of the state was hived off and became the independent state of Mato Grosso do Sul.

Its capital city is Cuiabá.

A state with a flat landscape, alternating great chapadas and plain areas, Mato Grosso presents three different ecosystems: Cerrado, Pantanal and the Amazon Rainforest. The vegetation of the open pasture covers 40% of the state, and the Chapada dos Guimarães National Park, with its caves, grottos, tracks and waterfalls, is one of its great tourist attractions. In the north is the Amazonian forest, with a biodiversity covering half of the state. The Xingu National Park and the Araguaia River are in Mato Grosso. Further south, the Pantanal, the world's largest wetland, is the habitat for almost a thousand species of animals, with many aquatic birds.

Araguaia River. Photo ipetv

Tuiuiu bird symbol of Pantanal in Mato Grosso state. Photo: Google

Courtyard of Kamaiurá Village, Alto-Xingu. Indigenous people playing the "Uruá" flute. Photo: wikipedia

Mato Grosso lies predominantly on the western part of the Brazilian Plateau. It is elevated approximately 3 000 feet above sea level along of the Mato Grosso Plateau, which is home to the line that separates the neighbouring drainage basins, the Amazon River basin and the River de la Plata basin. This state is characterized by towering cliffs, mighty waterfalls and deep canyons, making for exquisite scenery and idyllic backdrops to your photographs. The western part of Mato Grosso is a floodplain, yielding magnificent grazing lands. In fact, these are recognized as some of the best grazing lands, not only in Brazil, but the world over. The whole state is hot throughout the year, but the lowlands are far more humid than those situated higher up.

Agriculture is the largest sector in terms of its contribution to the GDP (Gross Domestic Product). Mato Grosso is Brazil’s most valuable soybean producer and is also a major producer of cotton.

Truck on a scale with a load of soybeans in Brazil,
soy storage silos in the background.

National Park Chapada dos Guimarães

Visitors to Mato Grosso are urged to see the following attractions:

• The National Park Chapada dos Guimarães – famous for its gorgeous caves, trails and waterfalls, this attraction is situated in the Amazonian forest

• The Xingu National Park

• Pantanal – the most extensive wetland in the world

• Alta Floresta

• Fishing in São Benedito

• Bird watching in Alta Floresta and the Cristalino River Basin

• Chapada dos Guimarães

• Aroe Jari – the biggest sandstone cavern in Brazil

• SESC's Private Natural Heritage Reserve

some sources: brazilorg, wikipedia and planetware