Canga
Iron savanna.
Carajás National Forest is a sustainable-use reserve in south-eastern Pará, created by decree in 1998 over nearly 412,000 hectares, with a management plan published in 2016; among the aims behind it is to encourage recreation and tourism. The forest is known for its canga vegetation, a metal-rich savanna growing on iron-ore rock in the mineral-rich Carajás range, home to endemic species such as the Carajás flower. It has trails, caves and natural lakes, as well as the BioParque Vale Amazônia, its most visited facility. In 2024 two nature lookouts opened in the first visitor area, boosting demand for local guides, and since 2025 the Chico Mendes Institute has been working to delegate visitor services at the Refúgio da Canga campsite. Entry requires authorisation at the forest gate, so check current rules before going.
Iron savanna.
Since 2024.
Amazon wildlife.
Serra dos Carajás, near Parauapebas, Pará
Savanna vegetation growing on iron-ore rock, home to endemic species.