Canastra Mountains

Canastra Mountains
Serra da Canastra
Geography
Country Brazil
State Minas Gerais

The Canastra Mountains (Serra da Canastra) are a range of hills in the Minas Gerais state of southwestern Brazil. The headwaters of the São Francisco River begin at this range and it is the location of the Serra da Canastra National Park and the Casca d'Anta waterfall.[1] The altitude ranges from 900 m to 1,496 m.[2] Kimberlite sites in this range have proven to be a rich source of diamonds.[3]

References

  1. ↑ St. Louis, Regis; Draffen, Andrew (2005). Brazil. Country Guides (6th ed.). Lonely Planet. p. 483. ISBN 1-74104-021-3.
  2. ↑ Box, Ben; Egginton, Jane; Day, Mick (2002). Brazil handbook. Travel Guides (3rd ed.). Footprint Travel Guides. p. 274. ISBN 1-903471-44-3.
  3. ↑ "Projects: Serra da Canastra". Brazilian Diamonds Limited. Retrieved 2011-03-16.

Coordinates: 20°20′58″S 46°38′18″W / 20.34944°S 46.63833°W / -20.34944; -46.63833


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