WaterfallNear Teresina de Goiás
Cachoeira Poço Encantado
- Arriving by car
- Easy to the entrance
- 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
- ≈ 36.5 km from Cavalcante
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Before you head out
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Precautions on site
The stand-up paddle board should not be taken as permission to approach the fall without restriction.
For your safety: hire a guide.
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Confirm that it is operating, the river level and the availability of water activities.
Plan your visit: Availability of stand-up paddle board rental, life jacket use and permitted areas in the pool.
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Poço Encantado combines a fine-sand beach, shade and a wide expanse of water in front of the falls.
The described access starts from Alto Paraíso: 52 km on GO-118 plus approximately one kilometer of dirt road. From the entrance to the water, the walk is about three hundred meters.
The site welcomes families and offers stand-up paddle board rental to explore the pool. Check equipment availability, life jacket use and the permitted areas; the board should not be taken as permission to approach the fall without restriction.
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 guideEasy to the entranceReached by paved road or a road passable for an ordinary car. Check the listing for notes on the final stretch and parking.Hiking effort
according to the guideLightA short path with few steep climbs or descents. It can suit groups with different paces, after considering each person’s condition and the terrain.Price paid
according to the guideR$ 31 to R$ 50Historical range, not the current rate
Pets
according to the guidePets not allowedThe property's rules prohibit animals of any size from entering.
Read policy ↗Checked on Sep 15, 2026
Kids
no information yetThe guide does not sayLocal guide
no information yetThe guide does not say
Tickets and costs
R$ 60 as a reference, with no date for when the rate was last updated. Confirm the price directly before your visit.
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.
The route
Approximately 300 m from the entrance to the water.
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 Poço Encantado, Goiás
- Vila InfinitoOpenStreetMap estimate≈ 92.8 km≈ 1 h 33Route
- São JorgeOpenStreetMap estimate≈ 90.7 km≈ 1 h 27Route
- Alto Paraíso de GoiásOpenStreetMap estimate≈ 55.4 km≈ 55 minRoute
- Cavalcantemeasured on Google Maps≈ 36.5 kmRoute
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
Routes checked on Google Maps; the distance varies with the route chosen. Checked on Sep 15, 2026.
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: Entrance via GO-118 and a final dirt side road. The distance varies by access, from about 300 m to 2 km. Follow the route sent by reception and confirm the road surface after rain.
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The place, the terrain and the trails
Where to arrive and start · Poço Encantado parking area. Area listed as parking on GO-118, km 215. Follow the reception's directions to continue on foot to the waterfall.
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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
Poço Encantado parking area
Area listed as parking on GO-118, km 215. Follow the reception's directions to continue on foot to the waterfall.
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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