Barra do Garcas Attractions
Barra do Garças
The town of Barra do Garças, 500km/310mi east of Cuiabá and 400km/250mi west of Goiânia, lies at the junction of the Rio das Garças and the Rio Araguaia, which here forms the boundary between the states of Mato Grosso and Goiás. Both rivers are spanned by a steel bridge which leads into Goiás state.
The town of Barra do Garças, 500km/310mi east of Cuiabá and 400km/250mi west of Goiânia, lies at the junction of the Rio das Garças and the Rio Araguaia, which here forms the boundary between the states of Mato Grosso and Goiás. Both rivers are spanned by a steel bridge which leads into Goiás state.
Beach Festival
In July, when the level of the Rio Araguaia falls, the Festival da Praia (Beach Festival), with fishing competitions and motorboat races, is held on Ferradura beach.
Barra do Garcas Surroundings
Aragarcas, Brazil
Aragarças
A short distance before Barra do Garças, on the far side of the Rio Arguaia, is the town of Aragarças (Goiás state). Between them the two towns have a very adequate tourist infrastructure.
A short distance before Barra do Garças, on the far side of the Rio Arguaia, is the town of Aragarças (Goiás state). Between them the two towns have a very adequate tourist infrastructure.
Morro do Cristo
Morro do Cristo
10km/6mi from Barra do Garças, in the Serra do Roncador, is the Morro do Cristo, which is crowned by a replica of the famous statue of Christ at Rio de Janeiro.
10km/6mi from Barra do Garças, in the Serra do Roncador, is the Morro do Cristo, which is crowned by a replica of the famous statue of Christ at Rio de Janeiro.
Parque Balneário das Aquas Quentes
Hot springs
6km/4mi from Barra do Garças is the Parque Balneário das Aguas Quentes, with hot springs (42°C/108°F), a swimming pool, a sauna establishment and various sports facilities.
6km/4mi from Barra do Garças is the Parque Balneário das Aguas Quentes, with hot springs (42°C/108°F), a swimming pool, a sauna establishment and various sports facilities.
