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Tocantins
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Where to Eat in Jalapão
What eating on a Jalapão tour actually looks like — set menus, self-serve restaurants that run out of food, and jalapa cachaça.
Jalapão in 5 Unforgettable Days
A 5-day itinerary through Jalapão, Brazil — crystal-clear fervedouro springs, red sand dunes, canyons, and remote waterfalls.
Lajeado: A Quick Tocantins Stop
An honest take on Lajeado, Tocantins — a rundown, litter-strewn stop near Palmas, and why we'd point you toward Miracema instead.
Miracema do Tocantins and Its River Beaches
Two peaceful freshwater river beaches near Palmas, Brazil — Praia do Paredão and Praia do Funil in Miracema do Tocantins.
Taquaruçu do Porto and Its Waterfalls
Four cold-water waterfalls near Palmas, Brazil — a day trip to the ecological sanctuary of Taquaruçu do Porto, Tocantins.
Where to Eat in Palmas: Local Specialties
Where to eat in Palmas, Brazil — river fish like pirarucu and tambaqui, babaçu coconut sauce, and Central-West classics.
Palmas: Brazil's Newest Capital City
Touring Palmas, Brazil's youngest and only fully planned state capital — monuments, a lakeside sunset, and a hidden lookout point.