Although many people associate Brazil with exotic beaches and lush jungles, CÂNIONS DO VIANA is located a long distance from these traditional tourist attractions and is an unusual example of a natural landmark still largely undiscovered by mass tourism. The sheer size of the rock formations causes visitors to feel extremely small, making for an unforgettable experience.
Hundreds of years have gone by since nature began shaping the canyons we see today. Wind, water, and heat continually cut through rock, forming narrow trails and deep, jagged crevasses; this natural maze begs to be experienced at a slow pace. Here, there will be no other sound except for yours as you walk over the rocks and sand.
The interaction of light with the layered stones makes these canyons even more impressive. The color of the walls changes significantly each hour of the day; it will look like soft gray and browns in the cool time when the sun is rising, then during the day it’ll have changed to bright reds, oranges, and deep golds because of the heat from the sun.
Editor’s Tip: This isn’t a place for a quick photo stop. To truly feel the energy of Viana, you need to hike deep into the passages where the towering walls blot out the horizon. It’s a side of Brazilian geography that reveals just how diverse and surprising this country can be.
In addition to the amazing lighting effects on the stones of the Canyons of Viana, the landscape has beautiful textures and large forms. For those who would like to escape from the usual tourist routes, visiting this hidden treasure gives you a feel for what life was like eons ago, when Mother Nature dominated the landscape and was the only architect.
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