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The stay
Between Vila de São Jorge and the Bar do Mirante, on the access road to Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, west of the village and north of the GO-239.
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Towns and villagesCavalcanteImage credit: Carlos Ebert from São Paulo, BrazilGRU · CC BY 2.0Build your trip
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ViewpointWindow LookoutImage credit: ThiagoALacerda · CC BY-SA 4.0The stay
Between Vila de São Jorge and the Bar do Mirante, on the access road to Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, west of the village and north of the GO-239.
Towns and villagesVila de São JorgeImage credit: MTur Destinos · Public domain
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Waterfall
Near Alto Paraíso de Goiás
Includes the channels of Fazenda São Bento, which runs this circuit.
Pets
Domestic animals are not allowed at the Fazenda São Bento waterfalls. This is the visiting rule.
Destination: Fazenda São Bento reception
Internal transfers within the farm to the trail or activity parking areas are not included.
Two nearby bases among the guide’s seven towns and villages. Measured from the town center; walking trails are not included.
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.
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.
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.
After the Fazenda São Bento entrance, access to the parking area continues on internal dirt roads. Confirm whether your vehicle can reach the trailhead.
A little over 1 km, with climbs and descents; access to the pool adds effort to the viewpoint outing.
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.
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
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
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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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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By Sandro Beltrame · Point to point · one way
Linear track combining the two waterfalls; it does not represent just the access walk to Almécegas I.
Published Oct 24, 2022 · 0 comments as of Sep 14, 2026 · Measurements converted from miles and feet.
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Chapada dos Veadeiros: a protected area for rare and endemic species of Cerrado flora and fauna.
For your safety: hire a guide.
Natural Heritage of Humanity — UNESCO since 2001
Voted the best national park in Brazil twice by TripAdvisor
More than 120 in Alto Paraíso de Goiás alone
