The best experiences to enjoy at Chapada dos Veadeiros
Chapada dos Veadeiros is full of activities for all ages, tastes and budgets. There are so many options that when planning your trip it is even difficult to choose where to visit. So check here which are the tours that cannot be left out of your itinerary to have the best experiences when visiting Chapada dos Veadeiros.
Among them are: exploring trails, bathing in crystal clear waters of waterfalls, rivers and wells, enjoying the wonderful panoramic view of the vegetation of the savannah in the heights, enjoying the sunrise and sunset and delighting yourself with the local delicacies , the ideal trip for those looking to relax among the charms of nature.
Best time to visit Chapada dos Veadeiros
For a better experience, plan your trip for the dry season (May to September). In addition to being able to appreciate the beautiful vegetation of the cerrado, you can access all the waterfalls without worrying about the waterspouts, as well as feel the incredible energy of the place, in addition to enjoying the cuisine and routine of the cities. If you are looking for an experience that will change your life, Chapada dos Veadeiros is a great choice.
Special places to include in your itinerary
To enjoy the moment, make a script with the points you want to know. The region is full of fascinating places. So make a list, separate the backpack, the sneakers, the water bottle, the camera and we will record each moment. It is necessary to arrive early in some places as the number of visitors is limited, in addition to being more disputed. But remembering that, in some places you need a guide and charge visitation fees, so always be aware of these issues. I will list some places in Chapada dos Veadeiros to have the best experiences.
Almécegas I and II Waterfalls and Tirolesa Gavião Flight
The Almécegas I and II and Tirolesa Vôo do Gavião waterfalls are located inside Fazenda São Bento, in Alto Paraíso and are considered one of the most beautiful in the region.
Access is considered to be of moderate difficulty, so it is important to be prepared with light clothing, food and water to make the most of the ride. The tour lasts an average of 3 hours and it is necessary to pay a visitation fee on site.
In addition, São Bento Farm has more adventure options. Like the Flight of Gavião, a zip line 850 meters long over the Chapada dos Veadeiros between Serra Almécegas and Morro do Mirante. At 100 meters high, at an average speed of 55 km per hour, the zip line will undoubtedly be an incredible experience with breathtaking views.
Leather Falls
Located in São João da Aliança 53 km away from Alto Paraíso de Goiás, the attraction is an incredible sequence of rapids, waterfalls and crystal clear water wells. Access is considered one of the easiest in Chapada dos Veadeiros, as the trails are flat and short. Adventurers who enjoy jumping can take advantage of the deeper wells, but for those who do not know how to swim the place also has shallow wells.
The tour doesn’t end there! Cachoeira dos Couros has 2 more visitation points. The 2nd point of the tour is a very nice waterfall to bathe and rest, but it requires a lot of strength in the legs and knees, since the access is made through a stone trail. The 3rd visitation point is a beautiful lagoon that ends in a gorge, and access requires a little more caution. To get there it is necessary to climb a stone wall, so for this activity it is recommended to hire a local guide.
In addition, close to the region it is possible to find the famous shower fields of Chapada dos Veadeiros. Also known as evergreen, it is a type of flower that is very common in the cerrado and that covers the floor of the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park between the months of May and June.
However, to fully appreciate all experiences, we recommend setting aside a whole day on your tour itinerary and hiring the guide service.
Loquinhas Farm
This is the perfect place for you to start your trip, ideal for visiting the day you just arrived or with young children. The path is easily accessible, all made of suspended wooden walkways of less than 1 km. Fazenda das Loquinhas is close to Alto Paraíso de Goiás, and has 7 waterfalls and small wells, so it is a place for all ages. To enjoy the crystal clear waters of emerald green it is necessary to pay a visitation fee.
Cristais Waterfall
Like Fazenda das Loquinhas, Cachoeira dos Cristais is located in Alto Paraíso de Goiás, and is an excellent destination to enjoy with the whole family. Right at the beginning of the trail you will find a natural pool, followed by a sequence of small wells created by the Cristal River.
The place has a restaurant with à la carte dishes and portions as well as a delicious buffet per kilo. In front of the restaurant you will find a leisure area, with a large lawn, tables and chairs, as well as a beautiful view of the mountains. For a complete experience, be sure to explore until the end of the tour until you see the sunset from Chapada dos Veadeiros from the viewpoint.
Canyons
Located in the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park near São Jorge. The park concentrates the best waterfalls in the region. The access to the place is made through a medium difficulty trail, totaling 12 km for round trip and about 6 hours. Arrive early to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park. The place has a limited number of visitors per day, so it is necessary to plan to not be left out.
Valley of the Moon
Another incredible experience that will yield magnificent photos will be the Valley of the Moon, after all this is one of the most famous tourist spots in the region. Its landscape resembles the lunar surface and has several tunnels dug in the rocks and with that the river that flows between them form showers and natural pools. The site is 4km from São Jorge and is considered easy to access because the path is short, but caution is necessary as there are many holes in the rocks.
This is a great complementary tour if you are already in the region and have an extra dose of energy for a beautiful additional tour.
Maytrea Garden
Considered a mystical place, the Jardim de Maytrea which for the practitioners of mysticism means Jesus, has great importance for spirituality in Chapada dos Veadeiros. Located between Alto Paraíso and São Jorge the attraction has beautiful landscapes, fields of flowers, buritizais and paths, and its horizon is cut by mountains.
Parallel 14
And speaking of mysticism, Parallel 14 is the highlight that revolves around Chapada dos Veadeiros. According to mystics it is the location of an imaginary line that cuts across the planet, crossing Alto Paraíso and also the Peruvian city of Machu Picchu. Regardless of history, it is a place that brings us a lot of peace as well as a beautiful view of the Chapada dos Veadeiros mountains.
Window Viewpoint
It is 16 km from São Jorge and has some of the most beautiful views, where the visitor can contemplate the Salto II and II of Rio Preto. Because it contains large stones, the trail is one of the most difficult trails to do, but the sequence of waterfalls and the natural pools along the way, make everything worthwhile.
Thermal waters
After an intense day of adventures, nothing better than enjoying the thermal waters of Chapada dos Veadeiros. Extremely crystalline and warm generated by the phenomenon of geothermal, reaching up to 30º degrees, the natural pools are located in two properties: Pousada Éden and Fazer Morro Vermelho in São Jorge. Access is easy so they can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Santa Barbara Waterfall
Some say that this is one of the best experiences of Chapada dos Veadeiros, so be sure to include it in your itinerary. For travelers who want to enjoy walks in Cavalcante, the Santa Barbara waterfall has the most beautiful waterfall in the Chapada dos Veadeiros region. To visit it is mandatory to hire a guide in addition to paying a visitation fee on site. The access has hills covered with flowering fields, but be careful as it can be slippery due to crossing the river.
As in the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, in the Kalunga village of Cachoeira de Santa Bárbara, there is a daily limit on visits, so plan to arrive early.
Complex of the Silver
Almost on the border with Tocantins, there is this complex of 7 waterfalls called Complexo do Prata. The trails are cut by immense quartz walls with countless natural pools of crystal clear water along the way. The access to the complex has moderate difficulty and because of that the spaces are less disputed, so it is suitable for those who enjoy great adventures.
This is a tour that is not widely publicized due to its high degree of difficulty, generated by the trail itself and also by its difficult and long access. However, like the Santa Bárbara Waterfall, this tour can be considered one of the best experiences in Chapada dos Veadeiros.
Valley of Mars
Back to the mystical side of the region, the Valley of Mars is likewise considered a mystical place. Quiet and little explored, it is located at Fazenda Ouro Fino, in Complexo do Prata. The site has rock formations sculpted by natural phenomena over millions of years and arouses curiosity as well as those that exist in Macchu Pichu.
Capivara Waterfall
Like Cachoeira Santa Bárbara, Cachoeira Capivara belongs to the Kalunga village. The place has a viewpoint where visitors can enjoy the landscape overlooking the Vão das Almas to take beautiful photos. The tour can be done by the whole family, as the route is easy to access.
Nova Aurora Lookout
Located at the top of the Serra da Nova Aurora, on the road that connects the Kalunga Community to Cavalcante, the Mirante Nova Aurora is the ideal place to enjoy all the beauty of the cerrado, as well as the sunrise with a panoramic view.
Unforgettable trip
Organized itinerary, tickets purchased and suitcases ready, now is the time to enjoy all the beauty, good energy and particularities that you will only find in Chapada dos Veadeiros. Be open to all the experiences that this beautiful place offers and enjoy the best experiences, as well as take the opportunity to relax in the midst of beauty and venture out.
