A guide to Chapada dos Veadeiros made by Vila Infinito
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Between Vila de São Jorge and the Bar do Mirante, on the access road to Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, west of the village and north of the GO-239.
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Stamps, XP and your “Want to go” list, saved to your passport (Google sign-in).
A guide to Chapada dos Veadeiros made by Vila InfinitoStay at the Vila
Passaporte VeadeirosBy town
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WaterfallSanta Barbara WaterfallImage credit: Aline Fortuna · CC BY-SA 4.0Towns and villages
Towns and villagesCavalcanteImage credit: Carlos Ebert from São Paulo, BrazilGRU · CC BY 2.0Know before you go
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Who makes this guide
Between Vila de São Jorge and the Bar do Mirante, on the access road to Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, west of the village and north of the GO-239.
Towns and villagesVila de São JorgeImage credit: MTur Destinos · Public domainCommunity
Your passport
Stamps, XP and your “Want to go” list, saved to your passport (Google sign-in).
LandscapeNear Vila de São Jorge
Interconnected grooves and natural basins on a weathered rock surface in Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park.
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© Aline Fortuna · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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Flash floods can arrive after distant rain, even under clear skies at the visit site. Closures and instructions from the on-site attendants take priority over travelers’ accounts or photos from other periods.
For your safety: hire a guide.
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Confirm which pools and passages are open. Útero and Caverna depend especially on the water level and on authorization from those in charge.
Plan your visit: Which pools and passages are open that day; opening time (8 a.m.) and ticket.
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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.
About six kilometers from São Jorge, the Vale da Lua shows how water can turn rock into a landscape of channels, hollows and rounded shapes. The São Miguel River cuts through materials described as carbonate paraconglomerates, sculpted over a span of time far longer than the human presence at the site.
Its unusual appearance explains the name and how often the place appears in news reports and TV programs. The outing involves observing the shapes and, when permitted, using specific swimming spots. Hollows known as Útero and Caverna are particularly dependent on water conditions and on authorization from those in charge.
Flash floods can arrive after distant rain, even under clear skies at the visit site. Closures and instructions from the on-site attendants take priority over travelers’ accounts or photos from other periods. Confirm the entry time and buy your ticket for the day you want.
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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Historical range, not the current rate
The news report updated in June 2026 states that the management prohibits pets.
Read policy ↗Checked on Sep 15, 2026Local tourism report · confirm with the attraction
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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.
| 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 |
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.
Road estimates: OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Maps may suggest a different route. Checked on Oct 5, 2026.
Access source ↗In the guide: The final stretch calls for care with low-clearance cars, which can scrape on uneven spots. Confirm road conditions with the staff at the entrance gate; a short walk does not mean an easy road.
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Where to arrive and start · Vale da Lua parking area. Parking area reference. Stop at the reception before taking the trail to the rock formations.
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
Parking area reference. Stop at the reception before taking the trail to the rock formations.
Location reference · checked Sep 14, 2026. Follow local signs when you arrive.
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.
To overlay a route on the map above, download its GPX file from Wikiloc and open it in “Overlay a GPX trail”. Wikiloc may require you to log in to download the file.
Partial curation; sorting only covers the routes listed here.
By Roberto José de Souza · Loop
Loop track, including the walk between the parking lot and the river.
Published Jun 5, 2025 · 0 comments as of Sep 15, 2026 · Measurements converted from miles and feet.
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