Trails and waterfalls are the highlights […]
There is so much to see that we always leave feeling like we need to return once again to see more.
Known mainly for the attractions of Alto Paraíso and Cavalcante, the Chapada dos Veadeiros Tourist Region, in the north-east of Goiás, also includes the municipalities of Teresina de Goiás, Colinas do Sul and São João d’Aliança.
The high season runs from December until Carnival, however the best months are usually the transition periods between the seasons (September and October) and between May and June, when the rivers are in flood and the vegetation is greener.
The dry season runs from May to October, with peaks of heat between September and October, when humidity is low and temperatures exceed 30 degrees.
Rain tends to fall heaviest between November and April, and the coldest month is June, where mornings can start at 8 degrees.
Unmissable attractions a Veadeiros plateau
Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park
Vila de São Jorge / Alto Paraíso de Goiás
Created in 1961, this UNESCO World Heritage site is known for its trails of varying degrees of difficulty and waterfalls, such as the Saltos and Carioquinhas waterfalls.
Among the highlights are the Carousel Trail, which passes rapids, waterfalls and natural pools and can be combined with the walk to Saltos do Rio Preto. The return route can be done via Trilha das Corredeiras, for a total of 8.2 km of circuit.
Lookout window
High Paradise of Goiás
With one of the most impressive views of the National Park, this trail has as its final destination the natural viewpoint overlooking the Rio Preto waterfalls I and II (120 and 80 meters high respectively). The walk is about eight kilometers long and crosses an area with remains of crystal mines.
Valley of the Moon
High Paradise of Goiás
With rock formations that resemble the surface of the moon, the attraction is one of the most photogenic and visited places in the entire Chapada, and features natural swimming pools, formed from rocks sculpted by the water.
Cordovil waterfall
between Alto Paraíso and Vila de São Jorge
It is located on the GO-239 road, inside the Volta da Serra Sanctuary, a farm with the possibility of a rural breakfast. The attraction is considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls during the rainy season.
Almécegas I and II
Parque Road, between Alto Paraíso and São Jorge
Fazenda São Bento is home to these two stepped waterfalls, used for adventure activities, such as abseiling (Almécegas I), and natural pools for bathing (Almécegas II).
Raizama Shrine
High Paradise of Goiás
Walk with a view of the canyons of the São Miguel River and a natural hydromassage in the small waterfall of the Raizama River.
Crystal waterfall
High Paradise of Goiás
Just eight kilometers from the city, Cristais is a more family-friendly experience, with wells and waterfalls for bathing and facilities such as a restaurant, wooden bridges and bathrooms.
Secret waterfall
High Paradise of Goiás
Scenic trail and crystal clear pools are the highlights of the attraction.
Águas do Paraíso State Park
High Paradise of Goiás
Considered the first conservation unit in Brazil to have shared management, between the municipality of Alto Paraíso and the government of Goiás, this area of approximately five thousand hectares is located in the region of Cataratas do Rio dos Couros, in a sector linked to the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, in the north-east of Goiás.
Zip line Voo do Gavião
High Paradise of Goiás
In this contemplative flight the visitor travels 850 meters in length, 100 meters in height and at almost 60 km per hour. But the best is what we see over there: Chapada dos Veadeiros at our feet.
Rafting
Cavalcante
Known for the Santa Bárbara waterfall and visits to a quilombola community, this municipality is the starting point for activities on the Rio das Almas, where you can go tubing, on routes lasting up to 2 hours, passing three rapids of class I and II, and stretches of ponds for contemplation.
Waterfall label
Saint John of the Covenant
26 km from the city, this 187 meter high waterfall in the Bellatrix Reserve is the largest waterfall in Goiás and one of the largest in Brazil.
Source: Terra
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