In this post we will show you the best tours in Chapada dos Veadeiros, enjoy! Located in the northwest of Goiás, Chapada dos Veadeiros is a popular destination for rest, contact with nature and various adventures. The sights are mainly concentrated in the municipalities of Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Vila de São Jorge and Cavalcante, and offer a multitude of the best tours in Chapada dos Veadeiros, for all tastes.
Valley of the Moon
Vale da Lua is a highly visited place, near São Jorge, being one of the most famous landscapes of Chapada dos Veadeiros. To reach the site, you just have to follow an easy level trail, which lasts about 2 hours.
It is a great tour for those who like to take good photos and are enchanted by different scenarios, as its name derives from its stones cut by the water of the São Miguel River. They literally appear to be from the lunar surface, due to the unusual designs and shapes.
A good time to visit Vale da Lua is during the dry season, when the place becomes a swimming pool with small beaches on the edge of the rapids. In the rainy season, you need to be more careful and it becomes more risky for bathing.
Leather Cataract
A quieter option for a walk in Chapada dos Veadeiros, which is located 53 km from Alto Paraíso and has 6 km of medium level trail, counting round trip. The complex has several waterfalls and wells, with several bathing spots and incredible views.
At the end of the trail, there is a viewpoint with a dazzling view. On the way back, it is still possible to enjoy the small beaches that form along the banks of the Rio dos Couros until reaching the Waterfall of Muralha. Some of them even have infinity pools and small rapids that make up the natural hydromassage pathways!
A lot of people consider Santa Barbara Waterfall one of the top best tours in Chapada dos Veadeiros
This tour is very dear to tourists, as it presents blue waters with a Caribbean air. The location is 120 km from Alto Paraíso, in the city of Cavalcante. To access it, you must pass through the village of Kalunga Engenho II. The trail is easy, with about 1500 m of walk (one way).
The waterfall itself is not very high, at only 30 meters. However, the well that surrounds the waterfall brings a lot of beauty to the place, and in a few days, the water becomes transparent. During the trail to Santa Bárbara, there is still the Santa Barbarinha Waterfall, which is smaller, but already gives a hint of what is to come.
Macaquinho Waterfalls Complex
Located about 44 km from Alto Paraíso, this complex is a great tour for those who really love waterfalls, as it has 9 of them, in addition to wells for bathing along the trail. You can get to know the Cachoeira da Caverna, with about 50 meters, the Cachoeira do Encontro, and also a place for nudism: the Cachoeira do Banho Pelado.
After accessing the road, you reach the trail, which is approximately 6 km round trip, being of a more difficult level, with a lot of slope and stairs. Therefore, it is recommended to go to the site with a guide, and it is not recommended for children up to 6 years old and the elderly.
Loquinhas Walterfalls
This is another tour in Chapada dos Veadeiros for the whole family, as it has an easier level trail and a short path, with approximately 2 km round trip. In addition, the path is made on wooden decks with safety ropes, leaving a more peaceful environment for everyone, including children and the elderly.
The Cachoeira das Loquinhas waterfall is close to Alto Paraíso, about 4 km away. On site, you find several crystalline wells under a pristine gallery forest. The waters are calm and crystal clear with an emerald color, in addition to being very cold. It is recommended to visit between 9am and 3pm to make the best use of the heat.
Almécegas I and II Waterfalls
The top of the best tours in Chapada dos Veadeiros: Almécegas Waterfall. These waterfalls are 8 km from Alto Paraíso. To reach the site, the trail to Almécegas I is about 3 km away, on a more difficult level. The trail to Almécegas II is only 600 meters long, and it is easy.
For Almécegas I, you can take the trail to the viewpoint made of wood, which overlooks the waterfall. The landscape is marked by a huge pool of icy water, and the waterfall has numerous small falls, being surrounded by rocks and a lot of native forest. On the way back, it is possible to relax in the pools that are on top of the waterfall.
For Almécegas II, you can get there quickly, with most of the route being flat. The drop is about 10 meters high and there is a large well for bathing and also for a short jump of approximately 5 meters. At the top, there are several pools, which are great options for children.
Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park
This tour could not be missed. The park protects an area of 240,611 hectares of high altitude cerrado, shelters a valuable ecosystem, as well as hundreds of springs and watercourses, rocks over a billion years old and breathtaking landscapes. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2011.
The entrance to the venue is located in the district of São Jorge, 36 km from Alto Paraíso de Goiás, and tickets have values ranging from R$ 4 to R$ 36.
There are 4 trails that can be followed within the National Park: Crossing of Sete Quedas, Trilha dos Saltos, Carrossel e Corredeiras, Trilha dos Cânions and Cachoeira das Cariocas and Trilha da Seriema. And talking about activities, it is possible to go hiking, observe the rich fauna and flora, bathe in the river and waterfall, contemplate the beautiful landscapes, camping, canyoning and climbing.
These were some examples of very popular places for tours in Chapada dos Veadeiros. If you want to know the best time to embark to this mystical place full of beauty, you can check out our content here.
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