Welcome to the Ecological Guide for the city of Goias Velho, the old capital of the state of Goias , and for nearby areas including the Serra Dourado mountains. Visit theold Vila Boa de Goias, a fort constructed in 1725 with the arrival of pioneers and miners looking for gold on the Rio Vermelho (where they encountered local Indians named Goia). In 2001 it was declared by United Nations a National Historical Site. View three centuries of history as depicted in these photos. Visit ecological areas with waterfalls, rivers, and natural beauty. Note areas protected by law and those with ecological problems. Consult the maps and itinerary for travel from Brasilia or Sao Paulo.