ComplexNear São João d’Aliança
Complexo do Macaco
- Arriving by car
- Difficult access
- according to the guide
- Price paid
- R$ 31 to R$ 50, historical range
- according to the guide
- Pets
- The guide does not say
- no information yet
- By car
- ≈ 41.7 km from Alto Paraíso de Goiás
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Before you head out
Status today
Check today’s opening with the operator before you head out.
When to go
To be confirmed
Plan your visit: Open circuits, road access, river conditions and the guide’s accreditation; exactly which activity is being sold and what equipment is needed.
Contact this place
We do not have a confirmed direct channel yet. Ask the tourist service center or a local guide.
Other ways to find the place
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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.
Complexo do Macaco requires more planning than the outings with an entrance gate close to the highway. You need to arrange a 4x4 vehicle, a guide and advance booking from Alto Paraíso, even though the attraction is in the São João d’Aliança cluster.
The trail to Macacão is given as approximately two kilometers each way. The route crosses rocky-outcrop cerrado, descends over rocky terrain and approaches the river. In the dry season, the water may show golden tones and greater clarity.
Escadaria and Catedral are other names in the complex. There are records of the usual access to Elo Perdido being closed. Later references to names and canyoning circuits in the region do not prove that this usual access has reopened; confirm exactly which activity is being sold and what equipment is needed.
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$ 31 to R$ 50Historical 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
Effort varies between routes. Agree on which sections are part of your outing.
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 2 km each way on the circuit, with a 4×4 approach. Confirm which spots are open; Elo Perdido has a recorded closure.
Guiding
Local guide required, with transportation, access and payment arranged in advance.
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 · Complexo do Macaco, São João d’Aliança
- Vila InfinitoRoute
- São Jorgemeasured on Google Maps≈ 75.6 kmRoute
- Alto Paraíso de Goiásmeasured on Google Maps≈ 41.7 kmRoute
- CavalcanteRoute
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.
The road, as visitors found it
In the guide: Access to the complex by 4×4 vehicle. Book the logistics to the trailhead and confirm whether transportation is included. Macacão and Macaquinhos are different destinations.
Contact this place
We do not have a confirmed direct channel yet. Ask the tourist service center or a local guide.
Other ways to find the place
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Tips from visitors
Photos from visitors
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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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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