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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Viana Canyons

Bom Jesus, Brazil

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 29 2026
Viana Canyons

Reddish sandstone walls rise over sandy backcountry roads, with rock formations stretching for kilometres. Visitors drive or ride through in 4x4s, motorcycles or bikes, often with a guide, and hike among the formations.

Highlights

  • Gruta dos Viana cave
  • Rock walls several kilometres long
  • River crossing on the route

Good to know

  • 4x4 needed for sandy sections
  • Bring all supplies, no support infrastructure on site
  • Route runs about 30 km inside canyon

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