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Rock formation · Cabaceiras, PB
Saca de Lã
A wall of granite blocks stacked with regularity, like bales of wool, in the rural area of Cabaceiras. The complex includes trails through the caatinga, shelters and traces of ancient peoples.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Saca de Lã
Saca de Lã is a granite formation in the rural area of Cabaceiras, not far from the Lajedo de Pai Mateus. The name comes from the appearance of the main wall: rectangular blocks set one on top of another, with joints so regular they resemble bales of wool stacked in a warehouse. The arrangement is natural, the result of rock fracturing and wear over millions of years.
The ensemble is part of an archaeological complex studied by researchers from the State University of Paraíba. On the rocks there are grinding stones (afiadores), grooves left by prehistoric groups who sharpened stone tools, as well as shelters under the slabs. The afiadores are located far from rivers, which puzzles archaeologists.
The trails pass among mandacarus, xique-xiques and other caatinga plants, with short climbs over the slabs. In rainy years, water accumulating forms a small pond at the base of the stones. Saca de Lã appears in productions filmed in the Roliúde Nordestina region.
Access is through private property, which charges a visit fee and provides a guide. Many tours departing from Cabaceiras combine Saca de Lã in the morning with Lajedo de Pai Mateus in the late afternoon.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours for the trails and the main wall.
Best time
Early in the morning, before the midday sun gets strong. After rains, the pond at the foot of the stones usually holds water for a few weeks.
How to get there
Leave Cabaceiras on the rural road that heads north, the same one used for Lajedo de Pai Mateus, and follow signs to the complex; the final stretch is dirt. There is no public transportation. Local tour operators include Saca de Lã on their itineraries.
Tip
Wear closed shoes and bring water: the trail has loose stones and little shade. The visit is paid separately; check the current price list on site. Combine it with Lajedo de Pai Mateus on the same day.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Saca de Lã
Was Saca de Lã made by people?
No. The granite blocks were formed by natural fracturing of the rock and wear over millions of years. It is the regularity of the joints that gives the impression of stacked bales.
Is Saca de Lã close to Lajedo de Pai Mateus?
Yes, both formations are in the rural area north of Cabaceiras and are often visited on the same day, one in the morning and the other in the late afternoon.
Do you have to pay to visit Saca de Lã?
Yes. The formation is on private property that charges for visits. Check the current price list and opening hours before you go.