UNESCO Status for Brazil’s Peruaçu Canyon Brings New Hope for Local Economy

By Iolanda Fonseca

UNESCO Status for Brazil’s Peruaçu Canyon Brings New Hope for Local Economy

UNESCO has named Brazil’s Peruaçu Canyon a World Heritage Site, confirming its global importance. The canyon sits in northern Minas Gerais, about 650 kilometers from Belo Horizonte, and covers nearly 57,000 hectares. It stands out for its vast caves, unique rock formations, and a mix of three major Brazilian ecosystems: Cerrado, Caatinga, and Atlantic Forest. […]

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