waterfall · Teresina de Goiás, GO
Cachoeira Fundo de Quintal
A small waterfall near town, reached by a short, easy trail. It has crystal-clear water and a calm pool, good for a family swim.
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About Cachoeira Fundo de Quintal
The Cachoeira Fundo de Quintal is a small waterfall in Teresina de Goiás, in Chapada dos Veadeiros, a few kilometers from town. It's on a rural property and is also known as Cachoeira do Engenho, the name used in the town's tourism inventory.
The water comes down in small falls between rocks and forms a calm pool, good for swimming. The setting is simple and surrounded by forest, suitable for families, children and seniors.
The trail is short and easy. The property has facilities for camping and regional-food lunches on request, and it has also been noted for producing rapadura (brown sugar blocks), molasses and fruit pulp.
It's near the Cachoeira Três Corações, and many visitors combine the two on the same outing.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
One to two hours is enough to walk down the trail, swim in the pool and come back at an easy pace.
Best time
In the dry season, from May to September, the dirt road is easier and the water clearer; go in late morning or early afternoon, with sun on the pool. Avoid going right after heavy rain.
How to get there
It's about 6 km from the center of Teresina de Goiás. Take GO-118 toward Alto Paraíso and turn left onto a dirt road of less than 1 km to the property. The last stretch can be rough for low-clearance cars, especially after rain. There's no public transportation.
Tip
Before you go, check with the property whether the waterfall is open and whether lunch must be ordered ahead; combine the visit with the nearby Cachoeira Três Corações.
A look at the place
Cachoeira Fundo de Quintal in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cachoeira Fundo de Quintal
Is there an entrance fee for the Cachoeira Fundo de Quintal?
The waterfall is on private property and information about fees varies between sources. Confirm with the property before you go.
Is the Cachoeira Fundo de Quintal trail hard?
No. The trail is short and easy, good for children and seniors.
Can I get there in a regular car?
Access is almost entirely via the paved GO-118, but the final dirt stretch can be rough for low-clearance cars, especially after rain.
Do I need a guide?
No. You can visit without a guide.
Is the Cachoeira Fundo de Quintal the same as the Cachoeira do Engenho?
Yes. The Teresina de Goiás tourism inventory lists the waterfall as Cachoeira do Engenho, formerly Fundo de Quintal.