Mato Grosso
Capital (and largest city)		Cuiabá
Demonym		Mato-grossense
Government
-	Governor	Blairo Maggi
-	Vice Governor	Silval da Cunha Barbosa
Area
-	Total	903.357 km² (3th)
Population
-	2006 estimate	2.856.999 (19th)
-	2005 census	2.807.482
-	Density	3,2/km² (25th)
GDP		2005 estimate
-	Total	R$ 27.935.132 (15th)
-	Per capita	R$ 13.365 (6th)
HDI (2000)		0.776 (medium) (9th)
Abbreviation		BR-MT
Time zone		BRT (UTC-4)
-	Summer (DST)	BRST (UTC-3)

Mato Grosso (pron. IPA: ['ma.tu 'gɾo.su]) is one of the states of Brazil, located in the western part of the country. Neighboring states are (from west clockwise) Rondônia, Amazonas, Pará, Tocantins, Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul. It also borders Bolivia to the southwest. Mato Grosso is the site of some of the worst deforestation in the world. 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 National Park Chapada dos Guimarães, with its caves, grottos, tracks and waterfalls, is one of its great tourist attractions. In the north is the Amazonian forest, with a huge biodiversity covering half of the state and the Xingu National Park and the river Araguaia are good reasons for a visit. Further south, the Pantanal, the world largest plain covered with water, is the habitat for almost a thousand species of animals, with many aquatic birds. Image File history File links Bandeira_de_Mato_Grosso. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 645 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2086 × 1939 pixel, file size: 495 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Brazil_State_MatoGrosso. ... Not to be confused with capitol. ... Coordinates: , Country Region State Mato Grosso Government  - Mayor Wilson Santos PSDB Area  - City 3,538 km²  (1,366 sq mi) Elevation 165 m (541 ft) Population (2000)  - City 542,861  - Density 153. ... A demonym or gentilic is a word that denotes the members of a people or the inhabitants of a place. ... For other uses, see Governor (disambiguation). ... 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Geography

Waterfall, in Chapada do Guimarães.

There we can find the Chapada do Guimarães, a scenery of unique beauty formed by sandy mountains that seem to have been cut, reminding of a city made of rocks. There are many cliffs, canyons and beautiful waterfalls. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... For other uses, see Waterfall (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Mountain (disambiguation). ... “Precipice” redirects here. ... Grand Canyon, Arizona Noravank Monastery complex and canyon in Armenia. ... For other uses, see Waterfall (disambiguation). ...

Guaporé River in Mato Grosso.

And it is in Mato Grosso State where great part of one of the most intriguing places in the Country is located: the Pantanal, the biggest floodable region in the world, where the succession between floods and ebb tides gives origin to an unique feeding chain, populating the region with a varied fauna. Cutting across the Pantanal, the Transpantaneira - a mud road, full of small wooden bridges – allowing a parade among birds and mammals of the region along the path. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (2,048 × 1,536 pixels, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (2,048 × 1,536 pixels, file size: 1. ... The Pantanal is the world’s largest wetland area, a flat landscape, with gently sloping and meandering rivers. ... For other uses, see World (disambiguation). ... Flooding in Amphoe Sena, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand. ... Fauna is a collective term for animal life of any particular region or time. ... The Pantanal is the world’s largest wetland area, a flat landscape, with gently sloping and meandering rivers. ... For other uses, see Bird (disambiguation). ... Subclasses & Infraclasses Subclass †Allotheria* Subclass Prototheria Subclass Theria Infraclass †Trituberculata Infraclass Metatheria Infraclass Eutheria Mammals (class Mammalia) are warm-blooded, vertebrate animals characterized by the presence of sweat glands, including milk producing sweat glands, and by the presence of: hair, three middle ear bones used in hearing, and a neocortex...

History

In 1977 the state was split into two halves, with Mato Grosso do Sul becoming a new state. The Bororo Indians live in the Mato Grosso area. As late as 1880, soldiers patrolled lands on the outskirts of Cuiaba, Mato Grosso's capital and largest city, to protect settlers from Bororo raids. Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... The Bororo are a Bororoan-speaking people in the Mato Grosso region of Brazil; they also extended into Bolivia and the Brazilian state of Goiás. ... Year 1880 (MDCCCLXXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Cuiabá is the capital city of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso. ...

Museum of Cuiabá.

By the end of the nineteenth century, although severely reduced by disease and by warfare with explorers, slave traders, prospectors, settlers, and other indigenous groups, as many as five to ten thousand Bororo continued to occupy central and eastern Mato Grosso, as well as western Goias. [1] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 768 pixel, file size: 371 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 768 pixel, file size: 371 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... The Palais du Louvre in Paris, which houses the Musée du Louvre, one of the worlds most famous museums, and most certainly the largest. ... Coordinates: , Country Region State Mato Grosso Government  - Mayor Wilson Santos PSDB Area  - City 3,538 km²  (1,366 sq mi) Elevation 165 m (541 ft) Population (2000)  - City 542,861  - Density 153. ... The slave trade is almost as old as civilisation itself. ... A prospector is normally a person who explores an area for natural resources such as minerals, oil, flora or fauna. ... Settlers are people who have travelled of their own choice, from the land of their birth to live in new lands or colonies. ... Indigenous people live in a balanced ecology where everything is reused. ... The Bororo are a Bororoan-speaking people in the Mato Grosso region of Brazil; they also extended into Bolivia and the Brazilian state of Goiás. ... Goiás is a state of Brazil, located in the central part of the country. ...

The historic remoteness of this area led it to be the subject of exploration, most notably by Captain Percy Fawcett, in the quest for lost cities. It was also the rumored location of access to the interior of the earth in various Hollow Earth theories. Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett (1867 – presumably 1925) was a British archaeologist and explorer. ... A Hollow Earth theory posits that the planet Earth has a hollow interior and, possibly, a habitable inner surface. ...

Today Mato Grosso stimulates the immigration of Europeans and Americans who are looking for fertile and cheap lands for the settling and commercial exploration of the territory. The European peoples are the various nations and ethnic groups of Europe. ...

Demographics

Church of Rosário and São Benedito in Cuiabá.

Rondonópolis at night.

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Ethnic groups

According to the IBGE of 2007, there were 2.866.000 people residing in the state. The population density was 3,2 inh./km². The last PNAD (National Research for Sample of Domiciles) census revealed the following numbers: 1.060.420 million White people (37.0%), 1.599.228 million Pardo people (55.8%), 174 thousand Black people (6.1%), 31 thousand Asian or Amerindian people (1.1%).^[1] IBGE, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica), is the agency responsible for statistical, geographic, cartographic, geodetic and environmental information in Brazil. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... White Brazilians make up 49. ... In Brazil, the Pardos are a mixture of Europeans, Blacks and Amerindians, varying from light to dark complexion, as used by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) in censuses since 1950. ... Afro-Brazilian or African Brazilian is the term used to racially categorise Brazilian citizens who are black or part-black, yet it is rarely used in Brazil. ... Asian Brazilian is a Brazilian-born person of Asian descent. ... The Indigenous peoples in Brazil (provoke indía gnas in Portuguese) comprise a large number of distinct ethnic groups who inhabited the countrys present territory prior to its discovery by Europeans around 1500. ...

The majority of the Whites of the state is of Portuguese, Italian and German descent. The Pardos are a mixture of Europeans with the Blacks and/or Amerindians, varying from light to dark complexion. The Blacks are of African descent. White Brazilians make up 49. ... In Brazil, the Pardos are a mixture of Europeans, Blacks and Amerindians, varying from light to dark complexion, as used by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) in censuses since 1950. ... The European peoples are the various nations and ethnic groups of Europe. ... Afro-Brazilian or African Brazilian is the term used to racially categorise Brazilian citizens who are black or part-black, yet it is rarely used in Brazil. ... The Indigenous peoples in Brazil (provoke indía gnas in Portuguese) comprise a large number of distinct ethnic groups who inhabited the countrys present territory prior to its discovery by Europeans around 1500. ... Afro-Brazilian or African Brazilian is the term used to racially categorise Brazilian citizens who are black or part-black, yet it is rarely used in Brazil. ... World map showing location of Africa A satellite composite image of Africa Africa is the worlds second_largest continent in both area and population, after Asia. ...

Urbanization: 76.8% (2004); Population growth: 2.4% (1991-2000); Houses: 791.678 (2005). Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Theoretical Human population increase from 10,000 BC – 2000 AD. Population growth is the change in population over time, and can be quantified as the change in the number of individuals in a population per unit time. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... House at Cúcuta, Colombia A house is a building typically lived in by one or more people. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Source: PNAD.

Mato Grosso's demographics History

Waves of European immigrants started arriving in the late 20th century, mainly from Southern Region and Southeast Region of Brazil, attracted by the big quantity of land of the state. Immigration is the act of moving to or settling in another country or region, temporarily or permanently. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999... The Southern Region of Brazil is one of the five administrative regions of Brazil. ... The Southeast Region of Brazil is composed by the states of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. ...

Between 1940 and 1950, 2.300 Japanese people immigrated to Mato Grosso, to plant black pepper and clove.^[2] Year 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Binomial name L. Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. ... Binomial name (L.) Merrill & Perry A single dried clove flower bud Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn. ...

In 1972, hundreds of Dutch people immigrated to Colônia Itiquera, in Rondonópolis.^[3] Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Formely known as Rio Vermelho (Red River), Rondonopolis is the thirth largest city in Mato Grosso, it is located around 215 km (133 miles) far from Cuiabá the capital of the state. ...

Economy

The agriculture is the largest component of GDP at 40.8%, followed by the service sector at 40.2%. Industrial sector represents 19%, of GDP (2004). Mato Grosso exports: soybean 83%, wood 5.6%, meats 4.8%, cotton 3.3% (2002). The tertiary sector of industry, also called the service sector or the service industry, is one of the three main industrial categories of a developed economy, the others being the secondary industry (manufacturing and primary goods production such as agriculture), and primary industry (extraction such as mining and fishing). ... The industrial sector is generally defined as manufacturing, construction, mining, agriculture, fishing and forestry establishments. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Binomial name (L.) Merr. ... For other uses, see Wood (disambiguation). ... This article is about the food. ... For other uses, see Cotton (disambiguation). ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

Participation in the Brazilian economy: 1.6% (2004).^[4] Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Curiosity

Vehicles: 678.367 (jan./2006); Mobile phones: 1.6 million (2006); Telephones: 533 thousand (2006); Cities: 141 (2006). Vehicles are non-living means of transport. ... For other uses, see January (disambiguation). ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Telephone (disambiguation). ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A city is an urban area, differentiated from a town, village, or hamlet by size, population density, importance, or legal status. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Education

Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, in Cuiabá.

Portuguese is the official national language, and thus the primary language taught in schools. But English and Spanish are part of the official high school curriculum. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 691 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 691 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... The Federal University of Mato Grosso (Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, UFMT) was created in 1970. ... Coordinates: , Country Region State Mato Grosso Government  - Mayor Wilson Santos PSDB Area  - City 3,538 km²  (1,366 sq mi) Elevation 165 m (541 ft) Population (2000)  - City 542,861  - Density 153. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... For other uses, see High school (disambiguation). ...

Colleges and Universities

Cuiabá is home to the following universities:

• Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT);
• Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso (Unemat);
• Universidade de Cuiabá (Unic)
• and many others.

The Federal University of Mato Grosso (Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, UFMT) was created in 1970. ... The University of Mato Grosso State (UNEMAT-Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso) is a public university in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. ...

Culture

Theatre of Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso.

Local culture is very rich, due to the multiple influences of many people, like the Portuguese, the Africans and the Indians. Two long periods of isolation also contributed to its differentiation, which has been a little diluted by recent immigration. Cuiabá has an interesting Indian-influenced cuisine, typical dances, craftwork and music. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 575 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 575 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Serge Sudeikins poster for the Bat Theatre (1922). ... The Federal University of Mato Grosso (Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, UFMT) was created in 1970. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... World map showing location of Africa A satellite composite image of Africa Africa is the worlds second_largest continent in both area and population, after Asia. ... Cuisine (from French cuisine, cooking; culinary art; kitchen; ultimately from Latin coquere, to cook) is a specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a specific culture. ...

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Festa Junina (Saint John Festival)

Fireworks in Saint John Festival.

Festa Junina was introduced to Northeastern Brazil by the Portuguese for whom St John's day (also celebrated as Midsummer Day in several European countries), on the 24th of June, is one of the oldest and most popular celebrations of the year. Differently, of course, from what happens on the European Midsummer Day, the festivities in Brazil do not take place during the summer solstice but during the tropical winter solstice. The festivities traditionally begin after the 12th of June, on the eve of St Anthony's day, and last until the 29th, which is Saint Peter's day. During these fifteen days, there are bonfires, fireworks, and folk dancing in the streets. Once exclusively a rural festivity, today, in Brazil, it is largely a city festival during which people joyfully and theatrically mimic peasant stereotypes and clichés in a spirit of joke and good time. Typical refreshments and dishes are served. It should be noted that, like during Carnival, these festivities involve costumes-wearing (in this case, peasant costumes), dancing, heavy drinking, and visual spectacles (fireworks display and folk dancing). Like what happens on Midsummer and St John's Day in Europe, bonfires are a central part of these festivities in Brazil. Festa Junina, typically termed São João (Saint John) as it is centered on that saints day, is the name of annual Brazilian celebrations (historically related to the Midsummer festivities in Europe) which take place in the beginning of the Brazilian winter, consequently during the European summer. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1200x1600, 911 KB) Summary A pic of Diwali fireworks. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1200x1600, 911 KB) Summary A pic of Diwali fireworks. ... For other uses, see Fireworks (disambiguation). ... Festa Junina, typically termed São João (Saint John) as it is centered on that saints day, is the name of annual Brazilian celebrations (historically related to the Midsummer festivities in Europe) which take place in the beginning of the Brazilian winter, consequently during the European summer. ... Midsummer may refer to the period of time centered upon the summer solstice and the diverse celebrations of it around the world, but more often refers to European celebrations that accompany the summer solstice, or to Western festivals that take place in June and are usually related to Saint John... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Midsummer may refer to the period of time centered upon the summer solstice and the diverse celebrations of it around the world, but more often refers to European celebrations that accompany the summer solstice, or to Western festivals that take place in June and are usually related to Saint John... Illumination of Earth by the sun on the northern hemisphere summer solstice The summer solstice is an astronomical term regarding the position of the sun in relation to the celestial equator. ... This article is about the astronomical event of winter solstice or midwinter. ... A bonfire or balefire is a large controlled outdoor fire made from bales of straw or wood. ... For other uses, see Fireworks (disambiguation). ... Midsummer may refer to the period of time centered upon the summer solstice and the diverse celebrations of it around the world, but more often refers to European celebrations that accompany the summer solstice, or to Western festivals that take place in June and are usually related to Saint John... A bonfire or balefire is a large controlled outdoor fire made from bales of straw or wood. ...

Carnival

Historical Museum of Mato Grosso.

The four-day period before Lent leading up to Ash Wednesday is carnival time in Brazil. Rich and poor alike forget their cares as they party in the streets. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (2,304 × 1,728 pixels, file size: 1,019 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (2,304 × 1,728 pixels, file size: 1,019 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... This article describes the festival season. ...

Museum

• Museu Histórico de Mato Grosso;
• Museu de História Natural e Antropologia;
• Museu de Arte Sacra;
• Museu Rondon;
• Museu de Pedras Ramis Bucair.

Tourism and recreation

• Alta Floresta

Paraguay River in Mato Grosso.

Paraguay River in Mato Grosso.

Excursions by boat Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,632 × 1,224 pixels, file size: 841 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,632 × 1,224 pixels, file size: 841 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... The Paraguay River near Asunción The River Paraguay (Rio Paraguay in Spanish, Rio Paraguai in Portuguese) is a major river in south central South America, running through Brazil and Paraguay and forming a border between Brazil and Bolivia as well as Paraguay and Argentina. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,632 × 1,224 pixels, file size: 754 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,632 × 1,224 pixels, file size: 754 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... The Paraguay River near Asunción The River Paraguay (Rio Paraguay in Spanish, Rio Paraguai in Portuguese) is a major river in south central South America, running through Brazil and Paraguay and forming a border between Brazil and Bolivia as well as Paraguay and Argentina. ...

The Cristalino Jungle Lodge is along the banks of the Cristalino River. It can be reached by car and by boat from Cuiabá and it can offer trips to beaches along rivers where there the waters are crystal clear and the waterfalls are up to 40 meters high. Hikers” feet could sink up to 50 cm into leaves, vines and branches during hikes along the trails.

Fishing

For those who love fishing, the Thaimaçu inn offers the opportunity to fish large bass and varieties of Amazon catfish. The Thaimaçu is located along the banks of the São Benedito River, which extends for 250 km through a natural state reserve. Prince-consort Henrik of Monpezat, of Denmark, has already been to this veritable fishing paradise that can only be reached by car or by plane.

Fishing in the São Benedito region is productive practically all year long. However, the period when it is permitted to catch certain species may vary. The best chance of landing large fish is when the waters are at their highest levels (February to May). Fly fishing is apparently most indicated when the waters are at their lowest levels (August, September and October). Fishing is prohibited during the period when the fish are hatching their eggs, from December 1st to February 1st.

In this region, rivers such as the Juruena, Teles Pires and their tributary streams, which are tributaries of the Tapajós River, are true sanctuaries of beauty and excellent fishing locations.

Bird Watching: with the more than 570 species of catalogued birds and new species being discovered every year, the region of Alta Floresta and the Cristalino River Basin receives constant visits from famous ornithologists and bird watchers.

• Chapada dos Guimarães

Véu de Noiva Waterfall.

Salgadeira Waterfall.

Andorinha Waterfall.

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Véu de Noiva, Independência, Andorinhas, 19 de Novembro, Pedra Furada, Sete de Setembro, Cachoeirinha, Salgadeira and dozens of other waterfalls wash the soul of all those seeking an escape from urban life. The transparent waters descend and form natural pools in creeks and small pebble-filled rivers, where lambaris (small fish) swim, indifferent to the company of bathers. It is recommended to hire a guide to accompany you on this outing. For other uses, see Waterfall (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see River (disambiguation). ...

Mount São Jerônimo

One of the highest points in Mato Grosso at 1020 meters, it provides a fabulous panoramic view. The difficult walk to the top passes by curious sandstone formation, such as the Jacaré de Pedra (Stone Alligator), the Pedra Furada (Hole in the Stone) and the Mesa do Sacrifício (Sacrificial Table). The trail finishes after a 30-minute steep, uphill climb – inaccessible on rainy days.

House of Stone

This is a 70-square meter cavern with a stream and a light trail from the Park's Visitor’s Center. It also has cave pictures on the inside.

City of Stone

It is possible to walk by rocky formations, sculptured by wind and water and that formed along the cliffs of the Chapada, 350 meters high. The location is reminiscent of a city made of stone, which gave it its name. Access is made along a road that connects the Chapada dos Guimarães to the district of Água Fria, 24 km (15 mile) away.

Aroe Jari Cavern (Morada das Almas) (Home of the Souls)

The largest sandstone cavern in Brazil, Aroe Jari extends nearly 1550 meters and several pre-historic inscriptions can be found on the inside. Access is achieved over a moderate trail – 4.5 km (2.8 miles) long, an average 1 hour and 20 minute walk. Alternate meanings: Cave (disambiguation) This article is about natural caves; for artificial caves used as dwellings, such as those in north China, see yaodong. ...

Lagoa Azul Cavern

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Paredão do Eco (Echo Wall)

This is a natural outlook formed by a huge sandstone wall at the top of the Chapada. Access is made along the road that leads to Água Fria, and then a secondary road that enters the Park.

Portão do Inferno (Gateway to Hell)

This is an 85-meter deep canyon that can be seen from the road that connect Cuiabá to Chapada (MT-251). It is possible to see the Cidade de Pedra from there.

• North Pantanal

Pantanal in Mato Grosso.

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The Pantanal's backbone is the Paraguay River, which cuts through the region from North to South. The Miranda, Aquidauna, Taquari and Cuiaba rivers flow into the Paraguay River. From October to April, the high waters reveal outsized lakes, bays, river branches and outlets. A boat trip through this natural beauty provides wonderful sights. The Pantanal is the world’s largest wetland area, a flat landscape, with gently sloping and meandering rivers. ... The Paraguay River near Asunción The River Paraguay (Rio Paraguay in Spanish, Rio Paraguai in Portuguese) is a major river in south central South America, running through Brazil and Paraguay and forming a border between Brazil and Bolivia as well as Paraguay and Argentina. ... For other uses, see River (disambiguation). ... The Paraguay River near Asunción The River Paraguay (Rio Paraguay in Spanish, Rio Paraguai in Portuguese) is a major river in south central South America, running through Brazil and Paraguay and forming a border between Brazil and Bolivia as well as Paraguay and Argentina. ... For other uses, see Boat (disambiguation). ...

Transpantaneira Highway

It connects the town of Pocone to Jofre Port, along the Cuiaba River bank. It is a dirt road with 126 wooden bridges, and extends for 149 km. On the way, it is possible to observe wild animals, especially alligators, capybaras and birds, among other wild animals. The best time for fauna observation is the early morning or at the end of the day. Many tourists travel it in one day, leaving from Pocone, having lunch at one of the inns on the way and returning in the afternoon. For other uses, see Animal (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Alligator (disambiguation). ... Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1766) Capybara range Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris[1], known as carpincho in Spanish and capivara in Portuguese[2]) is the largest rodent still in existence in the world,[3] related to guinea pigs, agouti, coyphillas and chinchillas. ... For other uses, see Bird (disambiguation). ... A tourist boat travels the River Seine in Paris, France Tourism can be defined as the act of travel for the purpose of recreation, and the provision of services for this act. ...

Sesc Pantanal

SESC's Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN) increases by one third the total area of this preserved ecosystem in the State of Mato Grosso. It leaves a legacy for future generations, which includes a rich sample of biodiversity for studies in agriculture, cattle-raising, aquiculture, biomedicine and wild fauna management. A reserve with these features not only guarantees official protection of a considerable part of the Pantanal and attends to the requirements of sustainable management – including fiscal benefits – but it can also stimulate the same type of initiative in other areas of Brazil, contributing to the establishment of a national system of conservation units. Rainforests are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on earth Biodiversity is the variation of taxonomic life forms within a given ecosystem, biome or for the entire Earth. ... The Pantanal is the world’s largest wetland area, a flat landscape, with gently sloping and meandering rivers. ...

Cuiabá River.

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Ecotourism

Horseback riding and boat rides, hikes to observe animals, photographic safaris – in four-wheel drive vehicles, on horseback or in canoes – and piranha fishing are the main attractions for those who want explore the exuberant Pantanal fauna. Some old cattle farms were adapted to receive visitors and offer these kinds of activity and tours for those visitors who enjoy ecotourism. The Trikke is a Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) Automobiles are among the most commonly used engine powered vehicles. ... The Pantanal is the world’s largest wetland area, a flat landscape, with gently sloping and meandering rivers. ... Fauna is a collective term for animal life of any particular region or time. ...

Infrastructure

International Airport

Marechal Rondon International Airport.

BR-163-364-070, in Mato Grosso.

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As of 1996, Marechal Rondon International Airport, located 10 km (6.21 mi) from the city center, started receiving international flights. Currently it serves more than 500.000 passengers a year. Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... IATA code CGB Number of Passengers (2006) = 931. ...

Highways

• BR-070;
• BR-173;
• BR-174;
• BR-158;
• BR-163;
• BR-242;
• BR-252;
• BR-364;
• MT-100;
• MT-358.

Sports

Cuiabá is one of the 18 remaining candidates to host games of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, for which Brazil is the only South American bidder. Coordinates: , Country Region State Mato Grosso Government  - Mayor Wilson Santos PSDB Area  - City 3,538 km²  (1,366 sq mi) Elevation 165 m (541 ft) Population (2000)  - City 542,861  - Density 153. ... The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil[1] and will be the 20th FIFA World Cup. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ...

Flag

The flag has the same colors as the national flag, with blue symbolizing the sky, green the vegetation, and white standing for peace. The star is yellow to symbolize the gold which attracted the first settlers. The flag was adopted by Decree No. 2 of January 31, 1890, just few days after the adoption of the national flag. The Mato Grosso state flag was abolished by Law No. 1.046 of October 8, 1929, but reinstated by article 140 of the Constitution of the State of Mato Grosso on July 11, 1947. GOLD refers to one of the following: GOLD (IEEE) is an IEEE program designed to garner more student members at the university level (Graduates of the Last Decade). ... is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1890 (MDCCCXC) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar). ... is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 192nd day of the year (193rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

References

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See also

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