waterfall · Cavalcante, GO
Cachoeira Candaru
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.
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About Cachoeira Candaru
The Cachoeira Candaru (waterfall) is in the Kalunga quilombola territory, in the Engenho II community, in Cavalcante, in Chapada dos Veadeiros (GO). It's a neighbor of the famous Cachoeira Santa Bárbara and the Cachoeira da Capivara, and usually gets far fewer visitors than they do.
The fall is about 70 meters high and drops into a large pool of greenish, clear water, good for swimming. At the base of the fall, the force of the water creates a kind of natural hot tub.
The way starts on a dirt road from the community and ends on a trail through the forest. The descent to the waterfall is easy, but the return is a tough climb that requires good fitness.
As with all the Engenho II attractions, visits are made with a Kalunga community guide, and there's an entrance fee. The outing can be combined on the same day with the neighboring waterfalls.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
Half a day is enough for Candaru; you can add another Engenho II waterfall on the same day.
Best time
In the dry season, from May to September, when the water is clearer and the road firmer; go early to do the return climb before the worst of the heat.
How to get there
It's in the Kalunga community of Engenho II, in Cavalcante (GO), reached by dirt road from town. At the community's visitor center you hire a guide and continue to the trailhead; the final stretch calls for a high-clearance car.
Tip
Save energy for the return: the climb at the end of the outing is the most tiring part, so bring water and take breaks.
A look at the place
Cachoeira Candaru in pictures
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Frequently asked questions about Cachoeira Candaru
Do I need a guide for the Cachoeira Candaru?
Yes. Visits are made with a guide from the Kalunga community of Engenho II.
Is there an entrance fee for the Cachoeira Candaru?
Yes, there's an entrance fee and the guide is paid separately. You can combine the visit with the neighboring waterfalls.
How tall is the Cachoeira Candaru?
The fall is about 70 meters high.
Is the Cachoeira Candaru trail hard?
The descent is easy, but the return is a tough climb that requires good fitness.
Can you swim at the Cachoeira Candaru?
Yes. The fall drops into a large pool of greenish, clear water, good for swimming.