WaterfallNear São João d’Aliança
Dragon Waterfall
- Arriving by car
- Difficult access
- according to the guide
- Price paid
- Over R$ 100, historical range
- according to the guide
- Pets
- The guide does not say
- no information yet
- By car
- ≈ 44.7 km from Alto Paraíso de Goiás
No verified photo yet
Before you head out
Status today
Check today’s opening with the operator before you head out.
Precautions on site
Canyons, pools and cold water, with three sections that require swimming. The equipment includes a life jacket, a support board and a wetsuit, provided or rented depending on the operation. It is not a casual extension of the regular visit to Macaquinhos.
For your safety: hire a guide.
Find local guides →When to go
Dry season
Visits in the dry season, by appointment, with an accredited guide and stages on land and in the water. Arrange the schedule, route, equipment and transport.
Plan your visit: Operation, guide, equipment, river level and booking.
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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Dragão is presented as a more physically and technically demanding experience, in the area beyond Macaquinhos, where the Macaquinhos and Macacão rivers connect. The indicated access is approximately eight kilometers in total, with much of the route in the water and three sections that require swimming.
The itinerary combines canyons, pools and cold water. The equipment includes a life jacket, a support board and a wetsuit, provided or rented depending on the operation. Booking in advance and a guide prepared for that specific route are essential; it is not a casual extension of the regular visit to Macaquinhos.
Visits take place in the dry season, with a guide accredited for the attraction and stages on land and in the water. Arrange the schedule, route, equipment and transport before booking.
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 guideVery intenseSustained effort, rugged terrain, traverses and overnight expeditions. For experienced people, with equipment and guiding suited to the itinerary.Price paid
according to the guideOver R$ 100Historical 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
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 8 km round trip, much of it in the water, with three swimming sections.
Guiding
Accredited local guide, with advance booking and payment. Confirm the life vest, the float board and wetsuit rental.
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 do Dragão, São João d’Aliança
- Vila InfinitoRoute
- São Jorgemeasured on Google Maps≈ 78.7 kmRoute
- Alto Paraíso de Goiásmeasured on Google Maps≈ 44.7 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: There are 4×4 operations on the approach. Road improvements have allowed some arrivals by SUV without 4×4 drive, but they do not guarantee passage for low-clearance cars or in the rain. Arrange parking and the final transfer with the team.
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
Contact suggestions are reviewed by the curators before they appear here.
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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