Jalapão
31-05-2020
The Jalapão was named after the Jalapa, a flower with therapeutic properties, and is a huge region in the Brazilian state of Tocantins, which is larger than certain states such as Sergipe or Alagoas. Jalapão has one of the lowest population densities in Brazil: 0.8 people per square kilometer. Its impressive desert landscapes are due to the retreat of a sea that has occupied the region for millions of years. Long stretches of untouched nature alternate with erosion sand dunes, cliffs and rocky mountains. The Jalapão also has a rich hydrography with areas of lush vegetation similar to the Atlantic
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