| Chapada das Mesas National Park | |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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.jpg) Morro do Chapéu. While this mountain is not inside the park, it is one of the best known landmarks of the region. |
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| Location | Maranhão, Brazil |
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| Nearest city | Carolina, Riachão e Estreito |
| Coordinates | 7°0′19.76″S 47°8′42.29″W / 7.0054889°S 47.1450806°WCoordinates: 7°0′19.76″S 47°8′42.29″W / 7.0054889°S 47.1450806°W |
| Area | 1,600 km² |
| Established | 2005 |
| Governing body | IBAMA |
Chapada das Mesas National Park is a national park of Brazil. It falls within the municipal areas of Carolina, Riachão e Estreito. It was created to preserve the cerrado vegetation of the region and it is mostly visited for its waterfalls.
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