Paddling near Goiânia, Goiás

Goiânia sits in the Cerrado heartland of Goiás, where the Rio Meia Ponte runs close to the city and a network of rivers fans out across the surrounding plateau. Flatwater paddling on calm stretches of these interior rivers is the dominant style here, with SUP and kayaking both practiced locally — including at dedicated facilities such as Arca Parque, which runs SUP and kayak sessions in the city itself.