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WaterfallNear Alto Paraíso de Goiás

Almécegas I

Arriving by car
Take care on the access road
according to the guide
Price paid
R$ 51 to R$ 100, historical range
according to the guide
Pets
Pets not allowed
according to the guide
By car
≈ 10.3 km from Alto Paraíso de Goiás

Almécegas I — Waterfall
Almécegas I — Waterfall
Almécegas I — Waterfall
Almécegas I — Waterfall
Almécegas I — Waterfall
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Before you head out

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Precautions on site

Plan your route with the way back in mind: going down to the base means climbing the most demanding section afterward. The pool has cold, deep water.

For your safety: hire a guide.

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When to go

Open year-round

Guide text · reviewed · PT · ES · EN

Part of this page has not been translated yet and is shown in Portuguese. Original place names help when contacting local operators.

The main fall, about forty meters high, spreads across the rock wall and forms a pool of cold, deep water. The trail, just over one kilometer long, has marked ups and downs, with two main elevation changes. Wooden viewpoints let you see the waterfall without necessarily completing the descent to the swimming spot.

Plan your route with the way back in mind: going down to the base means climbing the most demanding section afterward. The path to the viewpoint and the access to the pool are different experiences.

The visit to Almécegas I can be self-guided via the Aldeia access, which is separate from the usual Fazenda São Bento entrance.

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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 guide

  • Hiking effort

    according to the guide

  • Price paid

    according to the guide
    R$ 51 to R$ 100

    Historical range, not the current rate

  • Pets

    according to the guide
    Pets not allowed

    Domestic animals are not allowed at the Fazenda São Bento waterfalls. This is the visiting rule.

    Read policy ↗Checked on Sep 15, 2026

  • Kids

    no information yet
    The guide does not say

  • Local guide

    according to the guide
    Guide optional

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

A little over 1 km, with climbs and descents; access to the pool adds effort to the viewpoint outing.

When to go · according to visitors

Answers per month
MonthAnswersRecommended by the guideRainy season
January—NoYes
February—NoYes
March—NoYes
April—NoYes
May—NoNo
June—NoNo
July—NoNo
August—NoNo
September—NoNo
October—NoNo
November—NoYes
December—NoYes
  • Rainy season (November to April): more rain and a higher risk of flash floods.

Getting there

Approximate driving distances · Fazenda São Bento reception

  • Vila Infinitoby way of São Jorge≈ 30 kmRoute
  • São Jorgemeasured on Google Maps≈ 27.9 kmRoute
  • Alto Paraíso de Goiásmeasured on Google Maps≈ 10.3 kmRoute
  • CavalcanteOpenStreetMap estimate≈ 97.6 km≈ 1 h 37Route

Internal transfers within the farm to the trail or activity parking areas are not included.

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.

Bases whose route passes through another measured base: the OSRM / OpenStreetMap leg to it plus the Google Maps route. 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: After the Fazenda São Bento entrance, access to the parking area continues on internal dirt roads. Confirm whether your vehicle can reach the trailhead.

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Includes the channels of Fazenda São Bento, which runs this circuit.

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The place, the terrain and the trails

Where to arrive and start · Pousada Fazenda São Bento. Start at the farm's reception, on GO-239. The Almécegas parking areas are on internal roads; confirm tickets and access conditions before continuing.

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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.

  • Property reference

    Pousada Fazenda São Bento

    Start at the farm's reception, on GO-239. The Almécegas parking areas are on internal roads; confirm tickets and access conditions before continuing.

    Location reference · checked Sep 15, 2026. Follow local signs when you arrive.

  • Parking

    Almécegas I parking area

    Internal parking area. Stop first at the Fazenda São Bento reception and confirm the condition of the road to the start of the walk.

    Location reference · checked Sep 15, 2026. Follow local signs when you arrive.

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Community routes · Cachoeiras Almécegas I e IIby Sandro Beltrame · Point to point · one way · ≈ 4.7 km · climb ≈ 82 m · Easy on WikilocView routes and elevation

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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