WaterfallNear Vila de São Jorge
Secret Waterfall
- 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
- The guide does not say
- no information yet
- By car
- ≈ 17.9 km from São Jorge
- ≈ 28 min
Image creditLeonardo GhizoniCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons
© Leonardo Ghizoni · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
© Leonardo Ghizoni · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
© Aline Fortuna · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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The Segredo fall, estimated at 115 meters, appears between the rock walls and the forest after a walk marked by the presence of water. The name is associated with the story of Seu Vitorino and the care taken to keep the location of pink crystals a secret.
The access reference is about twelve kilometers from São Jorge toward Colinas do Sul, plus approximately six kilometers on a dirt road. The route includes bridges and a suspended walkway, structures that reduced some of the old crossings. Confirm the current parking area, since changes to the entrance gate alter the length of the walk.
Prainha, located about 1.5 km from the main fall, allows an intermediate stop. The forest, the humidity and the rock wall are part of the experience, as well as swimming. Keep the setting quiet, carry all waste back out and do not remove flowers, stones or other natural elements.
Before you go
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GuideCommunity
Arriving by car
according to the guideTake care on the access roadThere is a rural or dirt stretch, uneven ground, a long drive or incomplete information about the vehicle needed. This does not mean 4×4 is required.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.Price paid
according to the guideR$ 51 to 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
no information yetThe guide does not say
Prices and bookings
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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.
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.
The route
effort: not stated — 'a walk marked by the presence of water', with bridges and a suspended walkway that 'reduced some of the old crossings'.
Getting there
Approximate driving distances · Cachoeira do Segredo parking area
- Vila InfinitoOpenStreetMap estimate≈ 19.8 km≈ 33 minRoute
- São JorgeOpenStreetMap estimate≈ 17.9 km≈ 28 minRoute
- Alto Paraíso de GoiásOpenStreetMap estimate≈ 55.5 km≈ 1 h 03Route
- CavalcanteOpenStreetMap estimate≈ 142.6 km≈ 2 h 29Route
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
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: Approximately 11 km of pavement from São Jorge and 9 km of dirt road. Bridges and the last available parking area change the logistics; confirm them with reception. There is no standing 4×4 requirement for every visit.
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The place, the terrain and the trails
Where to arrive and start · Cachoeira do Segredo parking area. Parking area listed on OpenStreetMap. Confirm with the reception which access is in use and the road condition before setting out.
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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
Cachoeira do Segredo parking area
Parking area listed on OpenStreetMap. Confirm with the reception which access is in use and the road condition before setting out.
Location reference · checked Sep 14, 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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