Capybara Waterfall

★ Your experience

Near Cavalcante

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Includes the channels of Engenho II, which runs this circuit.

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Pets

Pets not allowed

The Complexo Turístico Kalunga terms prohibit entering with pets.

Read policy ↗Checked on Sep 15, 2026

Approximate driving distances

Destination: Kalunga Engenho II Community Tourist Service Center (CAT)

Cavalcante≈ 26.9 kmView route ↗Teresina de Goiás≈ 50.2 kmView route ↗

Go to the CAT first. Local transportation to the trail and the walk are separate and must be arranged with the Kalunga guide.

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

Routes checked on Google Maps; the distance varies with the route chosen.

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

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At Capivara, the combination of watercourses and the canyon creates different spots for viewing and swimming. The Rio Capivara, also called Maquiné, meets the Rio Tiririca. There is a second fall with stronger, deeper water, plus shallow sections and hydromassage spots among the rocks.

The bottom alternates between rocks and sand; a calm stretch does not mean the whole pool has the same depth. The canyon view and its connection with the Candaru drainage are part of the landscape.

Reference prices in September 2026: R$ 55 in advance or R$ 60 on site. Local guide charged separately, per group of up to six people. Prices subject to change and availability.

Hiking effort
Arriving by car
Local guide: Required
Historical price range: R$ 31 to R$ 50

Tickets and costs

R$ 55 in advance or R$ 60 on site. Guide 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

Shares the dirt road to Engenho II. Ask at the Tourist Service Center (CAT) about authorized parking for Capivara; the transport for the other waterfalls does not determine the logistics of this outing.

Guiding

Local guide required for the Engenho II attractions, charged separately.

Precautions on site

The bottom alternates between rocks and sand; a calm stretch does not mean the whole pool has the same depth. The second fall has stronger, deeper water.

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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.

Parking
Capivara parking area
First organize the visit at the Engenho II tourist service. The local guide directs the trip to this parking area and the start of the walk.
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Location reference · checked Sep 14, 2026. Follow local signs when you arrive.
Reception
Tourist Service Center (CAT) · Engenho II community
First stop to organize the visit, hire a Kalunga guide and arrange transportation. This point is in the community, not at the waterfalls.
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Location reference · checked Sep 15, 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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