Before you go
Your trip to Prata.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Prata – PB Destination Cariri Paraibano
How to get there
Prata is accessed via BR-110/PB-250, connected to the BR-412 axis. For the Complexo Serra da Matarina, arrange the circuit entry and transportation to the rural area.
How many days
A dedicated stage for Serra da Matarina, with an overnight stay if the circuit and rural transfers take up much of the day.
When to go
From June to September, Prata usually has less rain. From February to May, rainfall tends to change the vegetation and the trails' humidity. The hike should be chosen according to the visitors' preparedness.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Transport to the agreed Matarina meeting point helps organize the hike. Do not assume that arriving at the town center is already the trail entrance.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Prata
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Morning
Complexo Serra da Matarina
Follow the agreed circuit with a guide, pausing to observe the caatinga landscape and the rock formations.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to visit Serra da Matarina in Prata?
Agree on the circuit and the meeting point with a local guide, including transport, entry and return.
Are the Matarina trails equally demanding?
The complex allows different circuits. Describe your fitness and needs to the guide to choose the route.
What to take for the hike in Prata?
Water, sun protection and footwear suitable for the terrain. The equipment list should be agreed with whoever leads the route.
Is it possible to go on to Monteiro the same day?
It depends on the hike and the chosen rural access. Allow time to return to the road before deciding the next leg.