Paddling near Palmas, Tocantins

Palmas, the capital of Tocantins, sits on the eastern bank of the Lago de Palmas — the vast reservoir formed by the Usina Hidrelétrica Luís Eduardo Magalhães (UHE Lajeado) on the Rio Tocantins. That broad, calm impoundment is the centerpiece of paddling in the region, complemented by smaller ribeirões draining the surrounding cerrado. Flatwater conditions dominate, making the area accessible to kayakers, canoeists, and SUP paddlers of most skill levels.