Tocantins - Brasil

This State is situated in the central part of the northern region of Brazil.

Its capital is the youngest city of the country: Palmas. The largest fluvial island of the world, Bananal, is placed in this zone.

The most crowd cities of Tocantins are Araguaína, Gurupi, Puerto Nacional and Palmas.

The economy of the State is based on agriculture, trade and cattle.

The city of Palmas, like Brasilia, was constructed on a strategic location, the central zone; in this way, the city is able to impulse the development of its diverse regions along the four cardinal points.
- Region of Bananal Island (Parks of Cantão and Araguaia)
- Park of Jalapão

The tourists will enjoy having the following activities:

1. Adventure sports, like off-road and rafting.
2. Fishing in the Araguaia River
3. Walking on the beaches shores of Araguaia River and Tocantins

It is really pleasant to travel around Tocantins State. There are few beautiful landscapes, the roads are in good conditions, the food is delicious and the people are warm. If you want to see wild animals, it is better to camp and have a journey by sea.

The tourist infrastructure of Palmas is high quality. Its airport permits the landfall of large airplanes.

A nice place to visit in Palmas is the ecological reserve of Lajeado and Playa Mona.

How to arrive

By land
Airport of Palmas/Tocantins - Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues
Airlines that have regular flights to: Gol, Tam, Ocean Air
Joaquim Teotônio Segurado Avenue s/n
PHONE: (63) 3219-3700
Distance from the center: 20 km

By land:
Bus Station of Palmas
Address: Avenida Hélio, 125
PHONE: (63) 217-5688