Waterfalls and attractions
Cariocas Waterfall — Adventure
Cariocas Waterfall — Adventure
Cariocas Waterfall — Adventure
Cariocas Waterfall — Adventure
Cariocas Waterfall — Adventure
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Adventure

Cariocas Waterfall

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Near Vila de São Jorge

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Includes the channels of Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros, which runs this circuit.

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Pets

Pets not allowed

The official visitor FAQ states that domestic animals are not allowed in the National Park.

Read policy ↗Checked on Sep 15, 2026

Approximate driving distances

Destination: Visitor Center · São Jorge

Two nearby bases among the guide’s seven towns and villages. Measured from the town center; walking trails are not included.

Checked on Sep 15, 2026

Road estimates: OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Maps may suggest a different route.

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At approximately eleven kilometers, this route usually has less steep elevation change than the Saltos circuit, although it is still a long hike. There are shaded stretches, grasslands, rocks and smaller streams. After about five kilometers, the marked fork splits the routes: approximately one kilometer to Cariocas and eight hundred meters to Cânion II, depending on the reference point used.

At Cariocas, the falls spread across the rocks and form authorized swimming areas. The canyon is a more enclosed space, and visiting it depends on river conditions. The color of the trail markings helps you stay on the circuit, but visitors need to watch for signs, closed areas and the guides' instructions.

Hiking effort
Arriving by car
Historical price range
R$ 31 to R$ 50

Tickets and costs

General admission R$ 49; half-price ticket R$ 24.50 and R$ 5 for eligible residents. Transport, camping and special services are charged separately.

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.

Getting there by car

GO-239 to São Jorge and the National Park's outside parking area, with the local stretch to be confirmed. The canyon and the waterfall are reached on foot.

The route

The circuit is described as approximately 11 km; confirm the combination of trail branches you choose.

When to go

Access to Cânion II and the swimming spots depends on the conditions of the Rio Preto and on the park's authorization.

Plan your visit

River conditions for visiting Cânion II; authorized swimming areas and the day's closures.

Precautions on site

Swim only in the authorized areas at Cariocas. Watch for signs, closed areas and the guides' instructions; the color of the trail markings helps you stay on the circuit.

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Where to arrive and start

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.

  • Reception

    Visitor Center · São Jorge

    Entrance to the São Jorge sector. Show your reservation and confirm the open route at the reception. For traverses, also arrange a pickup at the exit point.

    Location reference · checked Sep 14, 2026. Follow local signs when you arrive.

  • Parking

    Parking area next to the Visitor Center

    Mapped area next to the entrance. From here, continue on foot to the Park reception.

    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.

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.

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Know before you go

Chapada dos Veadeiros: a protected area for rare and endemic species of Cerrado flora and fauna.