Caldas Novas is located in the south of the state of Goiás and is part of the largest hydrothermal park in the world! Crystal-clear water emerges from the ground at temperatures close to 60°C. The thermal water is considered therapeutic, attracting around one million visitors each year. The city has the largest hotel network in the Central-West region of Brazil, and many hotels have their own water parks, but the area also offers spas open to the public.
Interesting fact: its warm water comes from rain that, after being absorbed by cracks in the rocks, reaches depths greater than 1000 m. After being heated, the waters return to the surface through a system of fractures (cracks in the rocks).
The Corumbá Lake, which supplies the Corumbá I plant, is another interesting attraction. In its 65 square kilometers, you can enjoy speedboat rides, boating, and jet skiing, strolling along the waterfalls and bars that stretch along the shore. Sport fishing is another attraction, including its periodic competitions.
The Serra de Caldas Novas State Park offers two trails (Cascatinha and Paredão), providing access to waterfalls and viewpoints, where you can see the beauties of the fauna and flora of the Cerrado (known as the Brazilian savanna), with a maximum altitude of 1,043 m. The hikes must be accompanied by guides and take between 90 minutes and two and a half hours.
Make sure to enjoy your visit by trying the delights of Goiás, such as the “iguarias goianas,” the favorite typical dish where scale-less fish is well-seasoned, placed in a clay oven, and then baked on a tile. The pequi, a typical fruit of the Cerrado, is widely used in local cuisine.
Also visit Rio Quente, 30 km from Caldas Novas, where you will find the largest hot water river on the planet, extending 12 km.
Source: www.visitbrasil.com