WaterfallNear Cavalcante
Capybara Waterfall
- Arriving by car
- Take care on the access road
- according to the guide
- Price paid
- R$ 31 to R$ 50, historical range
- according to the guide
- Pets
- Pets not allowed
- according to the guide
- By car
- ≈ 26.9 km from Cavalcante
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Before you head out
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Precautions on site
The bottom alternates between rocks and sand; a calm stretch does not mean the whole pool has the same depth. The second fall has stronger, deeper water.
For your safety: hire a guide.
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At Capivara, the combination of watercourses and the canyon creates different spots for viewing and swimming. The Rio Capivara, also called Maquiné, meets the Rio Tiririca. There is a second fall with stronger, deeper water, plus shallow sections and hydromassage spots among the rocks.
The bottom alternates between rocks and sand; a calm stretch does not mean the whole pool has the same depth. The canyon view and its connection with the Candaru drainage are part of the landscape.
Reference prices in September 2026: R$ 55 in advance or R$ 60 on site. Local guide charged separately, per group of up to six people. Prices subject to change and availability.
Before you go
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GuideCommunity
Arriving by car
according to the guideTake care on the access roadThere is a rural or dirt stretch, uneven ground, a long drive or incomplete information about the vehicle needed. This does not mean 4×4 is required.Hiking effort
according to the guideModerateClimbs, descents and short stretches of rock or gravel. Requires stamina and some hiking experience; heat and rain can make it harder.Price paid
according to the guideR$ 31 to R$ 50Historical range, not the current rate
Pets
according to the guidePets not allowedThe Complexo Turístico Kalunga terms prohibit entering with pets.
Read policy ↗Checked on Sep 15, 2026
Kids
no information yetThe guide does not sayLocal guide
according to the guideGuide required
Tickets and costs
R$ 55 in advance or R$ 60 on site. Guide charged separately.
Prices checked on Sep 14, 2026. Confirm when booking.
The historical range helps compare outings; it is not the current rate and does not necessarily include a guide or transportation.
Guiding
Local guide required for the Engenho II attractions, charged separately.
When to go · according to visitors
| Month | Answers | Recommended by the guide | Rainy season |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | No | Yes |
| February | — | No | Yes |
| March | — | No | Yes |
| April | — | No | Yes |
| May | — | No | No |
| June | — | No | No |
| July | — | No | No |
| August | — | No | No |
| September | — | No | No |
| October | — | No | No |
| November | — | No | Yes |
| December | — | No | Yes |
- Rainy season (November to April): more rain and a higher risk of flash floods.
Getting there
Approximate driving distances · Kalunga Engenho II Community Tourist Service Center (CAT)
- Vila Infinitoby way of Cavalcante≈ 154 kmRoute
- São Jorgeby way of Cavalcante≈ 151.8 kmRoute
- Alto Paraíso de Goiásby way of Cavalcante≈ 116.6 kmRoute
- Cavalcantemeasured on Google Maps≈ 26.9 kmRoute
Go to the CAT first. Local transportation to the trail and the walk are separate and must be arranged with the Kalunga guide.
Four fixed bases: Vila Infinito and the centers of São Jorge, Alto Paraíso de Goiás and Cavalcante. Routes measured on Google Maps where available; where the route passes through a measured base, the leg to it is added; the rest are OSRM / OpenStreetMap estimates. Where no distance is shown, the link opens the route on Google Maps. Walking trails are not included.
Distance sources
Routes checked on Google Maps; the distance varies with the route chosen. Checked on Sep 15, 2026.
Bases whose route passes through another measured base: the OSRM / OpenStreetMap leg to it plus the Google Maps route. Checked on Sep 15, 2026.
The road, as visitors found it
In the guide: Shares the dirt road to Engenho II. Ask at the Tourist Service Center (CAT) about authorized parking for Capivara; the transport for the other waterfalls does not determine the logistics of this outing.
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Includes the channels of Engenho II, which runs this circuit.
Other channels
Other ways to find the place
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Tips from visitors
Photos from visitors
The place, the terrain and the trails
Where to arrive and start · Capivara parking area. First organize the visit at the Engenho II tourist service. The local guide directs the trip to this parking area and the start of the walk.
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The green markers show where to start the visit. Check each point’s type: a property reference marks the establishment, not the parking spot or the exact trailhead.
Parking
Capivara parking area
First organize the visit at the Engenho II tourist service. The local guide directs the trip to this parking area and the start of the walk.
Location reference · checked Sep 14, 2026. Follow local signs when you arrive.
Reception
Tourist Service Center (CAT) · Engenho II community
First stop to organize the visit, hire a Kalunga guide and arrange transportation. This point is in the community, not at the waterfalls.
Location reference · checked Sep 15, 2026. Follow local signs when you arrive.
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Community routes
Visitor recordings on Wikiloc help you get to know the route and its stops. Measurements are approximate and belong to the recorded track; elevation gain adds up the climbs or descents. Difficulty is the author’s own rating and may differ from the guide’s classification. Check current conditions with the attraction’s operator.
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