By Anderson Sabino · Loop
- Recorded distance
- ≈ 4.66 km
- Total ascent
- ≈ 194 m
- Total descent
- ≈ 194 m
- Wikiloc difficulty
- Moderate
Published May 5, 2019 · 1 comment as of Sep 14, 2026
View map, elevation profile and details on Wikiloc ↗WaterfallNear Alto Paraíso de Goiás
Cataratas dos Couros
- Arriving by car
- Difficult access
- according to the guide
- Price paid
- R$ 0 to R$ 30, historical range
- according to the guide
- Pets
- Pets not allowed
- according to the guide
- By car
- ≈ 50.3 km from Alto Paraíso de Goiás
- ≈ 1 h 06
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Water flowing over multiple rocky terraces at Cataratas dos Couros, in Parque Estadual Águas do Paraíso, Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Goiás, Brazil.
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Before you head out
Status today
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Precautions on site
Between November and April, more water volume means a greater need to restrict swimming and to watch for changes in the river. According to the official page, jumping into the water, camping (including in the parking lot), alcoholic drinks, fires and pets are prohibited; drones are subject to authorization.
For your safety: hire a guide.
Find local guides →When to go
Open year-round
Between November and April, water volume tends to rise. Swimming and route restrictions depend on conditions on the day.
Plan your visit: Distance from the entrance gate actually used; meals (Dona Luzia and Dona Eleuza, book before the hike) and parking are local information to be reconfirmed.
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Part of this page has not been translated yet and is shown in Portuguese. Original place names help when contacting local operators.
The Cataratas dos Couros bring together waterfalls, rapids, rock walls and pools in a large-scale landscape. Names in use include Muralha, São Vicente (also called Almécegas Mil) and Buracão. The name of each waterfall can vary among residents, operators and maps, so it is best to agree on the circuit by route and stopping points, as well as by name.
Park management's directions start from the Alto Paraíso entrance portal: about 18 km on GO-118 toward Brasília, then another 20 km on GO-575 to the park entrance. Ask your guide where the parking lot is and about conditions on the final stretch; the distance to each waterfall depends on the circuit. Between November and April the water tends to gain strength; more volume also means a greater need to restrict swimming and to watch for changes in the river.
In the reported tradition, the name Couros is associated with washing the hides of deer taken in hunting. A visit today combines watching the waterfalls and walking across different levels of terrain. For lunch, try the food of Dona Luzia and Dona Eleuza, booking before the hike. Meal and parking information is local and should be reconfirmed.
Águas do Paraíso State Park was created on September 14, 2020, and covers 5,682 hectares. Entry is free, a guide is mandatory and groups are limited to six people. Visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last entry at 3 p.m. Camping (including in the parking lot), alcoholic drinks, fires, pets and jumping into the water are prohibited; drones are subject to authorization. The official circuit distinguishes Muralha, São Vicente, Parafuso and the final sequence of falls.
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 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 guideModerateClimbs, descents and short stretches of rock or gravel. Requires stamina and some hiking experience; heat and rain can make it harder.IntenseA 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$ 0 to R$ 30Historical range, not the current rate
Pets
according to the guidePets not allowedDomestic animals are prohibited in the park, including in the parking area.
Read policy ↗Checked on Sep 15, 2026
Kids
no information yetThe guide does not sayLocal guide
according to the guideGuide required
Effort varies between routes. Agree on which sections are part of your outing.
Tickets and costs
Free entry. Local guide required, with the fee arranged 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 groups of up to six people. Arrange the service fee 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 · Cataratas dos Couros parking area
- Vila InfinitoOpenStreetMap estimate≈ 86.3 km≈ 1 h 42Route
- São JorgeOpenStreetMap estimate≈ 84.1 km≈ 1 h 37Route
- Alto Paraíso de GoiásOpenStreetMap estimate≈ 50.3 km≈ 1 h 06Route
- CavalcanteOpenStreetMap estimate≈ 137.4 km≈ 2 h 31Route
Route to the Cataratas dos Couros parking area. The PEAP entrance gate comes before it and has a different access distance.
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: Park management's directions start from the Alto Paraíso entrance portal: about 18 km on GO-118 toward Brasília, then another 20 km on GO-575 to the park entrance. Ask your guide where the parking lot is and about conditions on the final stretch; the distance to each waterfall depends on the circuit.
Contact this place
Official Instagramnot listed yet
Official websitenot listed yet
We do not have a confirmed direct channel yet. Ask the tourist service center or a local guide.
Other ways to find the place
Contact suggestions are reviewed by the curators before they appear here.
Tips from visitors
Photos from visitors
The place, the terrain and the trails
Where to arrive and start · Cataratas dos Couros parking area. Road arrival point. The falls are reached on foot; go over road conditions and the route with a local guide.
See the point, its directions and source
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
Cataratas dos Couros parking area
Road arrival point. The falls are reached on foot; go over road conditions and the route with a local guide.
Location reference · checked Sep 14, 2026. Follow local signs when you arrive.
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Community routes · Cataratas dos Courosby Anderson Sabino · Loop · ≈ 4.66 km · climb ≈ 194 m · Moderate on Wikiloc · 1 more routeView routes and elevation
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By Jaqueline_Oliveira · Out and back
- Recorded distance
- ≈ 3.27 km
- Total ascent
- ≈ 107 m
- Total descent
- ≈ 107 m
- Wikiloc difficulty
- Easy
Published May 2, 2018 · 3 comments as of Sep 14, 2026 · Measurements converted from miles and feet.
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