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Coronel José Dias

Coronel José Dias is a base close to Serra da Capivara’s main entrances and the Museu da Natureza. Its location shortens journeys on park days, although access to the entrances requires advance arrangements with an accredited driver.

Coronel José Dias
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The place

What makes it special

  • Close to the park’s main entrances.
  • Museu da Natureza, covering climate, fauna, flora and landscape formation.
  • Practical base for combining two park days with museum visits.
Museu da Natureza
Photo by Thiago R.L.Amaral Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Coronel José Dias
Photo by Escola de Sargentos das Armas - ESA Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Coronel José Dias

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Guides to this place

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Sandstone formations and caatinga vegetation in Serra da Capivara.

Serra da Capivara in three days with guides and two museums

Choose your base carefully, follow guided routes and visit two museums to approach the rock art and caatinga without reducing the park to a single stop.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026