Goiás · Brazil
In the destination Chapada dos Veadeiros.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The city
Cavalcante brings together waterfalls and cerrado landscapes tied to the history of the Kalunga communities. In Engenho II, the Cachoeira Santa Bárbara stands out for its pool of bluish water among rocks and vegetation.
6 places to stay in Cavalcante.
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The local experience
It's in the Engenho II community, in the Kalunga quilombola territory, and forms small cascades and pools between canyon walls before the main fall. Access requires a licensed guide, and the short trail is usually combined with Santa Bárbara.
Discover Cachoeira da Capivara
Also in the Kalunga community of Engenho II, it has a drop of about 70 meters and two natural pools for swimming. The trail, about 3 km long and difficult, keeps the place less crowded than the neighboring waterfalls, and a guide is required.
A waterfall that drops into an almost unreal turquoise-blue pool, inside the Kalunga quilombola territory. Access is with guides from the community itself.
Discover Cachoeira Santa Bárbara
A series of seven waterfalls formed by the Rio Prata, including Rei do Prata and Rainha do Prata, spread along a full-day trail. It's in a rural area far from the center, reached by dirt road, and a guide is required.
