MG · Brazil
Waterfalls, rupestrian fields and villages in the mountains of Minas.
In the photo: Cachoeira Grande, Serra do Cipó, Santana do Riacho - MG
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Get to know the place
Serra do Cipó offers mountain scenery, rivers, waterfalls and vegetation of campos rupestres. Santana do Riacho brings together different bases for exploring this territory, between the distrito da Serra do Cipó, the main town and Lapinha da Serra.
Cachoeira Grande and Véu da Noiva offer water experiences with different characteristics. The Estátua do Juquinha is part of the local cultural memory, while Lapinha lets you get to know another village and its mountain landscape.
Choose routes according to the group's disposition and the weather forecast. Transfers between the nuclei need to be planned; long trails and crossings require guidance and proper scheduling, without improvising the return at the end of the day.
This destination brings together 1 city: Santana do Riacho.
One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
✈ Aeroporto Internacional de Belo Horizonte – Tancredo Neves (CNF), in Confins
Belo Horizonte or Confins airport, continuing via MG-010. Serra do Cipó, the seat of Santana do Riacho and Lapinha are different bases and require additional legs.
The local experience
Cachoeira Grande is a wide fall of the Rio Cipó, accompanied by native vegetation and a pool.
Cachoeira Véu da Noiva is located on a property with visitor facilities in the district of Serra do Cipó.
Discover Cachoeira Véu da Noiva
The Estátua do Juquinha honors a wanderer who became part of the Serra do Cipó's memory.
Lapinha da Serra is a village in Santana do Riacho, surrounded by the region's mountainous landscape.
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
Choose dates according to the weather forecast and the type of outing. Weekdays outside of holidays help organize a trip with more flexibility; keep alternatives in case conditions prevent outdoor activities.
We suggest three days to alternate the main outings without rush. On a short visit, choose one nucleus and avoid crossing the entire region; more time allows you to spread nature and culture across separate days.
Choose a base in Santana do Riacho, close to the outings you want to prioritize. Check the difference between the central area and the more remote nuclei: routes to beaches, waterfalls or natural areas should be included in the planning. Before booking, confirm the availability of transport for arrival and return.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
Get your questions answered
One day allows you to choose one nucleus and its nearest sights. To see different areas, we suggest splitting the itinerary over more days and taking the transfers into account.
Check the weather forecast and access conditions. Choose routes compatible with the group and confirm the scheduling of sites with controlled visits.
A car or hired transport makes it easier to combine different locations. For urban sections, walking may be more comfortable; confirm the alternatives for each outing.
