WaterfallNear Cavalcante
Cachoeira do Guardião
- Arriving by car
- Difficult access
- according to the guide
- Price paid
- R$ 51 to R$ 100, historical range
- according to the guide
- Pets
- The guide does not say
- no information yet
No verified photo yet
Before you head out
Status today
Check today’s opening with the operator before you head out.
Precautions on site
A 4x4 is needed, especially in the rainy season; the route crosses rocks, water and pools between canyon walls.
For your safety: hire a guide.
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In the dry season, the clarity and bluish tones stand out.
Plan your visit: Prior arrangement with a guide from the community; meals organized with residents; the starting point of published distances (Engenho II, CAT or Cavalcante).
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On the Rio Curriola, Cachoeira do Guardião is one of the outings linked to the Kalunga community of Vão do Moleque. From Engenho II, it is about forty additional kilometers of road, requiring a 4x4, especially in the rainy season. Distances published by other channels may start from the Tourist Service Center (CAT) or from Cavalcante, and should not be compared without checking the starting point.
The walk, under three kilometers along the route, crosses rocks, water and pools between canyon walls. In the dry season, the clarity and bluish tones stand out. The name conveys the impression created by the rock formations surrounding the river.
The route requires a guide from the community and prior arrangement. Arrange meals with the residents before the visit.
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.
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Arriving by car
according to the guideDifficult accessSignificant obstacles, steep ramps, trouble for low cars or 4×4 logistics. Check the listing to see whether this applies to the whole access or only the final stretch. High clearance and 4×4 are different things.Hiking effort
according to the guideIntenseA longer, steeper or more technical route, with rocks, water crossings and a possible overnight stay. Requires fitness and planning suited to the activity.Price paid
according to the guideR$ 51 to R$ 100Historical range, not the current rate
Pets
no information yetThe guide does not sayWe have not found a confirmed public policy for this visit. Contact the operator before bringing your pet.
Kids
no information yetThe guide does not sayLocal guide
according to the guideGuide required
Prices and bookings
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The historical range helps compare outings; it is not the current rate and does not necessarily include a guide or transportation.
The route
Less than 3 km, with a long stretch along the riverbed among rocks. Arrange vehicle logistics with the community.
Guiding
Local guide required. Organize the visit with the community.
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 Guardião
Entrance not mapped yet. The routes open Google Maps by the place name: check the destination and arrange your arrival point with the operator.
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.
The road, as visitors found it
In the guide: Winding roads and sparse signage. A high-clearance car is recommended even in the dry season, and 4×4 may be needed depending on the time of year. Arrange the route, vehicle and authorization with the community.
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Where to arrive and start
Where to arrive and start. The entrance and parking do not have a confirmed point on this map yet. Arrange your arrival with the operator or local guide using the contacts on this page before planning your route.
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