Catarata dos Couros brings together the Chapada dos Veadeiros waterfalls

Catarata dos Couros brings together the Chapada dos Veadeiros waterfalls


The six kilometer round trip route features several swimming spots and beautiful scenery.

A Veadeiros plateau In Goias , is home to rivers, waterfalls and stone walls, always with the Cerrado vegetation on the horizon. There are many natural beauties in this region and one of them is the water and canyon complex Couros cataractin the Alto Paraíso de Goiás.




The route to see all the natural pools and wells of the Skins It’s six kilometers round trip. When you find a rock face with a large pool, know that you have come at the right time. Muralha waterfall , less than a kilometer from the entrance to the waterfall complex. It is now possible to enter one of the three refreshing pools, but it is normal for visitors to leave the pool until the end of the route, after visiting the other two waterfalls.



In addition to shallow or deep wells, it is possible to climb rocks and take a shower

Going down 900 meters, you find the Almécegas 1000 waterfall , more than 100 meters of very cold water descend in steps and form two wells. In addition to the bathroom, the Almécegas It is also a scene for extreme sports. The waterfall lends its rock formations to slackliners, as you can see in the video at the end of the ride below.

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The last stop is at Bolt waterfall. During the flood period the volume of water is very large and swimming is dangerous, because at the end of autumn a vortex can form. The same happens in Almécegas 1000 waterfall. Therefore, the most recommended time to visit the complex is during the dry season, from June to September.

The Rio dos Couros is the companion of the entire route and offers its refreshing waters on the way to the main attractions. At the end of the trail there is a lookout overlooking the region.

Service

A Couros cataract It is 53 km from Alto Paraíso. To get there, set off High Paradise of Goiás in the sense Brasilia until you get GO-118 or BR-010. After the roundabout at the entrance Veadeiros plateau, continue south for 18 kilometers until you find the exit on the right which gives access to a dirt road. From there you travel 35 kilometers until you reach the aquatic complex.

Enter Couros cataract Parking is free, but a fee may be required for vehicle storage.

Source: Terra

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