Top 5 Best Lakes To Visit in Brazil

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  1. On the border between Brazil and Uruguay is a lake called Paranoá which is one of the most beautiful lakes in Brazil. The territory around this lake is in the southeast of Brasilia, the country's capital. The lake is around 14 kilometers from the city and is accessible by public transportation. The lake is a well-known tourist destination because it is stunning.


    One of Brazil's largest manmade lakes, Lake Paranoá, was initially constructed in the 1960s to serve the city of Brasilia (then known as Planalto), the country's federal capital. The Tucum River, which drains into the center portion of the Paranoá Lake, feeds the lake, which is situated in the eastern region of the state of Goiás. The lake's highest depth is 32 meters, and its surface area is 11 square kilometers. It has a waterway that leads to the Paranaba River.


    People who enjoy walking through protected area trails in search of tropical plants and wildlife can visit Paranoá Lake. It is a location where a fisherman can capture a lot of fish. Additionally, Paranoá Lake is situated on a sizable property that spans nearly 1,000 hectares.


    Location: southeastern region of Brasília

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  2. The Guarapiranga Reservoir (Represa de Guarapiranga) is a reservoir in the southern part of the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo and city of So Paulo. The So Paulo Tramway, Light and Power Company, popularly known as "Light," which was in charge of the region's electrical energy supply at the time, built the Reservoir of Guarapiranga in 1906. Guarapiranga was first used as a reservoir for the delivery of potable water in 1928. After Itaipu, Guarapiranga has the second-largest volume of water in all the reservoirs in Brazil. It is one of the city of So Paulo's main sources of fresh water.


    It is a crucial body of water in the So Paulo metropolitan region as it serves as the primary reservoir for the water system serving So Paulo.


    Summertime visitors will like the reservoir and its surroundings since they may go bird viewing, canoeing, fishing, and hiking. One of the most stunning locations in Brazil is Guarapiranga Reservoir, which has some islands you may visit.


    Location: São Paulo, Brazil

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  3. The biggest man-made lake in South America is Billings Reservoir, a reservoir in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo. It has a 2,500 square kilometer surface area. It is a big man-made lake that was built between 1955 and 1960 to replace the several rivers that originally ran through the area and give water to the So Paulo metropolitan area.


    One of the world's largest reservoirs, it is a part of the Cantareira system. It has a surface area of 1,700 square kilometers and receives water from the Paraná River through three power facilities.


    Fishing enthusiasts frequently visit Billings Reservoir. Several fish species, including Brook Trout, Dolly Varden, and Rainbow Trout, reside in the reservoir. Another well-known resident is the North American brown pelican (Pelecanus Chihiro). These bird species are considered to be aquatic. Despite efforts to stop the growth of encroaching informal settlements, protecting the Guarapiranga-Billings reservoir in the South of So Paulo remains a difficult task.


    Location: São Paulo, Brazil

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  4. The next position on the list of the best lakes to visit in Brazil is Mirim Lake, a lake that can be found in either the western or eastern portions of the states of Mato Grosso and Santa Cruz, respectively, in Brazil or Bolivia. The most significant lake in the state of Santa Cruz and the second-largest freshwater lake in Bolivia is Mirim Lake. One of the first lakes to be discovered by the Portuguese was Mirim Lake, which is not far from La Paz, the capital of Santa Cruz.


    One of the most intriguing and enigmatic lakes in the world has a complex and strange history. It's important to comprehend the origins of Mirim Lake and how it got to be buried beneath the earth. The lava from a subterranean volcano eruption is thought to have melted the rock layers, creating the lake. The lake that exists today was first generated by the lava as a sizable lake.


    Then you might want to think about going to Mirim Lake. You might be surprised to learn that America is only a short flight from the stunning Lake Mirim, though.


    Location: Mato Grosso, Brazil

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  5. Near the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, in the municipalities of So José do Rio Preto and Uberlândia is a lake known as Marfil Lake. The Marfil tree, a type of palm tree, which grows in profusion in the lake's waters, is the source of the lake's name.


    It is Latin America's largest freshwater lake. It measures 3,895 meters in length and is situated at a height of 2080 meters above sea level. At the bottom of the lake is where Santa Cruz is located. A stock pond called Marfil Lake is home to a number of fish species, including catfish.


    There are numerous things to do at Lake Marfil because it is a lovely lake that is 6.7 kilometers long. Kayaking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, boating, watching the sunset and sunrise, and many other activities are available. The lake has several locations where activities can be found. Ponte de Marfil, Lago do Marfil, Punta Marfil, and Lago do Orqudea are the primary locations for activities.


    Location: Mato Grosso, Brazil

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