spring
Fervedouro do Ceiça
A sandy spring with a jet of water so strong that it pushes your body up and keeps you from sinking. Surrounded by buriti palms, it is the most fun postcard spot in Jalapão.
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Mateiros
In the destination Jalapão.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The city
What to expect from Mateiros.
Mateiros brings together dunes, veredas (palm-lined wetlands) and springs in the heart of Jalapão. The Serra do Espírito Santo and the golden grass crafts of the local communities reveal the town's natural and cultural diversity.
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Where to stay
3 places to stay in Mateiros.
Where to eat
3 places picked to eat.
Your trip
What to know before you go.
The local experience
What to see in Mateiros
waterfall
Cachoeira da Formiga
A low waterfall that empties into a natural pool of an almost unreal emerald green. It is one of the most popular attractions in Jalapão.
dune
Dunas do Jalapão
A wind-formed mountain of orange sand up to 40 meters tall at the foot of the Serra do Espírito Santo. It is where everyone waits for the sunset in Jalapão.
waterfall
Cachoeira da Velha
The largest waterfall in the region, about 100 meters wide and horseshoe-shaped, on the Rio Novo. You can hear the roar of the falls well before you reach the viewpoint.
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trail
Serra do Espírito Santo
An uphill trail that ends at the top of the mountain, with an open view of the dunes and the cerrado all the way to the horizon. It is the best panoramic view in all of Jalapão.
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river beach
Prainha do Rio Novo
A stretch of white sand on the banks of the Rio Novo, with calm, shallow water perfect for swimming. It becomes a camping and resting spot between one attraction and the next.