WaterfallNear Vila de São Jorge
Cachoeira do Cordovil
- Arriving by car
- Take care on the access road
- according to the guide
- Price paid
- R$ 51 to R$ 100, historical range
- according to the guide
- Pets
- Pets not allowed
- according to the guide
- By car
- ≈ 16.7 km from São Jorge
- ≈ 37 min
Image creditPedro FatoreCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
Before you head out
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Precautions on site
The rocks and the depth call for care when getting into and out of the water.
For your safety: hire a guide.
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Plan your visit: Available route and parking point on the date; swimming conditions.
Contact this place
Includes the channels of Fazenda Volta da Serra, which runs this circuit.
Other ways to find the place
Contact suggestions are reviewed by the curators before they appear here.
Part of this page has not been translated yet and is shown in Portuguese. Original place names help when contacting local operators.
Cordovil has a drop of approximately 25 meters, falling into a pool of cold, greenish water. The indicated route from the parking area is about 1.3 km, with rocks on the approach. Under certain light conditions, in the afternoon you can see rainbows in the spray of the falls.
The contrast between the rock wall, the vegetation and the clarity of the pool is the heart of the experience. The rocks and the depth call for care when getting into and out of the water.
Before you go
It starts with what the guide researched and stays current thanks to visitors. Tap or hover over the votes to see how the community answered.
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$ 51 to R$ 100Historical range, not the current rate
Pets
according to the guidePets not allowedThe official Santuário Volta da Serra website prohibits pets on the visiting circuits.
Read policy ↗Checked on Sep 15, 2026
Kids
no information yetThe guide does not sayLocal guide
no information yetThe guide does not say
Prices and bookings
Confirm the price and what is included when booking.
The historical range helps compare outings; it is not the current rate and does not necessarily include a guide or transportation.
The route
Approximately 1.3 km from the parking area.
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 · Cachoeira do Cordovil parking area
- Vila InfinitoOpenStreetMap estimate≈ 18.8 km≈ 43 minRoute
- São JorgeOpenStreetMap estimate≈ 16.7 km≈ 37 minRoute
- Alto Paraíso de GoiásOpenStreetMap estimate≈ 36.3 km≈ 56 minRoute
- CavalcanteOpenStreetMap estimate≈ 123.4 km≈ 2 h 22Route
Estimated times without stops; dirt stretches usually take longer.
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
Road estimates: OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Maps may suggest a different route. Checked on Oct 5, 2026.
Access source ↗The road, as visitors found it
In the guide: Use the parking area of Fazenda Volta da Serra's main circuit, after about 7.7 km of dirt road from the highway. The rest of the way to the waterfall is on foot.
Contact this place
Includes the channels of Fazenda Volta da Serra, which runs this circuit.
Other ways to find the place
Contact suggestions are reviewed by the curators before they appear here.
Tips from visitors
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The place, the terrain and the trails
Where to arrive and start · Visitor reception · Volta da Serra. Start at the reception to organize the visit. The staff point out the parking area and trails for each of the farm's attractions.
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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.
Reception
Visitor reception · Volta da Serra
Start at the reception to organize the visit. The staff point out the parking area and trails for each of the farm's attractions.
Location reference · checked Sep 14, 2026. Follow local signs when you arrive.
Parking
Cachoeira do Cordovil parking area
Internal parking point. Stop first at the Volta da Serra reception and follow local directions to continue on to this point.
Location reference · checked Sep 14, 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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