Nascentes do Rio Parnaíba
Brazil, Maranhão, Piauí, Bahia, Tocantins
Nascentes do Rio Parnaíba
LocationBrazil, Maranhão, Piauí, Bahia, Tocantins
RegionMaranhão, Piauí, Bahia, Tocantins
TypeNational Park
Coordinates-10.2330°, -45.9330°
EstablishedJuly 16, 2002
Area7240
Nearest CityCorrente (40 mi)
Major CityBarreiras (180 mi)
About Nascentes do Rio Parnaíba
This park protects the sources of the Parnaíba River, one of Brazil's major waterways. The area encompasses diverse cerrado (savanna) ecosystems and dramatic plateaus. The park plays a vital role in preserving water resources and unique wildlife of the Brazilian cerrado biome.