Caminho de Cora Coralina

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Corumbá de Goiás

Corumbá de Goiás arose with mining along the Rio Corumbá and the Ribeirão Bagagem. The old-town houses and the Igreja Nossa Senhora da Penha de França preserve that memory, while the Cavalhadas are part of the local tradition. The main square marks the start of the Caminho de Cora Coralina for walkers and cyclists.

→ Cocalzinho de Goiás The departure from the praça da matriz uses urban streets and a local road to BR-414. After passing by the Salto de Corumbá, the route goes onto dirt roads and trails to reach Parque Estadual dos Pireneus from the Cocalzinho side.

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Cocalzinho de Goiás

Cocalzinho de Goiás grew around a cement factory and became an independent municipality in 1990. Parque Estadual dos Pireneus preserves the rupestrian Cerrado and the Capela da Santíssima Trindade on the peak. The Caminho de Cora Coralina crosses this mountainous landscape via the municipal territory, without requiring passage through the urban center.

→ Pirenópolis The crossing of the Pireneus passes the watershed divide between the Paraná and Tocantins basins. The descent follows old roads and trails; the approach into town follows the Rio das Almas to Pirenópolis.

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Pirenópolis

Pirenópolis preserves colonial houses and the Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Rosário beside the Rio das Almas. The Cavalhadas and the masked performers express the Festa do Divino tradition. Along the Caminho de Cora Coralina, the territory also includes Caxambu and Radiolândia, villages linked by rural roads and mountain passes.

→ São Francisco de Goiás After Pirenópolis, the route crosses the Paraíso and Caxambu ranges. The continuation through Caxambu and Radiolândia mixes rural roads and paved stretches, among fields and views of the Serra do Loredo and Serra do Chibio.

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São Francisco de Goiás

São Francisco de Goiás maintains the Cavalhadas and the Praça das Cavalhadas as cultural landmarks. The landscapes of the Serra do Loredo and Serra do Chibio appear on the rural approaches of the Caminho de Cora Coralina. The town center offers a stop to prepare the walking or cycling stage that follows the Rio Pari valley.

→ Jaraguá Stage reference: 9 h on foot or 7 h by MTB. The official stage is 31.8 km. The start leaves São Francisco on pavement and continues on a local road through the Rio Pari valley. There are crossings with BR-070 and the Ferrovia Norte-Sul; the stage ends at Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário, at the foot of Serra de Jaraguá.

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Jaraguá

Jaraguá combines the heritage of the Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário and the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição with a garment industry that shapes its economy. The Museu Histórico Municipal presents local memory, and Serra de Jaraguá opens views over the Cerrado. The Caminho de Cora Coralina ascent climbs the ridge before reaching the municipality’s villages.

→ Itaguari The ascent of Serra de Jaraguá reaches the towers and descends the west side via trail and dirt road. The route continues through Vila Aparecida, Alvelândia and Palestina across agricultural areas before reaching Itaguari.

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Itaguari

Itaguari originated from the settlement of Campestre and is known for lingerie manufacturing. Igreja São Sebastião and the Folia de Reis groups are part of the municipality’s identity. The Caminho de Cora Coralina approaches through agricultural areas and continues on dirt roads; water and lodgings should be arranged before setting out.

→ Itaberaí The link from Itaguari to the territory of Itaberaí reaches São Benedito via rural roads between crops and cattle ranches. Bring the water needed for the stage: the association does not indicate resupply on this route.

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Itaberaí

Itaberaí originated in the former Curralinho, beside the Rio das Pedras. Its district of São Benedito, formerly called Olhos d’Água, is known for polvilho production and is crossed by the Caminho de Cora Coralina. The walk and the ride pass through the municipality’s rural area; visiting the town center is an additional excursion off the main route.

→ Cidade de Goiás From São Benedito, the walk alternates between paved roads and rural tracks, crosses the Rio Uru and continues through Calcilândia and Ferreiro. The finish uses the GO-164, the Largo da Carioca and the old streets up to the Casa Velha da Ponte.