Bocaina do Farias

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One of the least-known canyons in the Chapada, in São João d'Aliança: reddish walls hemmed over crystal-clear water, with pools for swimming in the riverbed. A strenuous, quiet trail — an adventurer's outing, ideal for anyone already on a second visit to the region.

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Drop

6 km

Trail (round trip)

Hard

Difficulty

R$ 60

Entry

Before you go

The trail is faintly marked and hard to read — a local guide is recommended and required by operators in the area.
Best in the dry season (May–Oct); in the rains the canyon and riverbed stretches become dangerous from flash floods.

Where to arrange a guide

CAT Alto Paraíso — (62) 3446-1159 · diariamente 8h–12h / 13h–17h
Servitur (associação de guias de ecoturismo) — WhatsApp (62) 99678-5160 · @servitur_ecoturismo

How to get there

Rough roadHigh-clearance recommended; avoid after rain.

From Alto Paraíso50 km
From São João d'Aliança27 km

Dirt road for the last few kilometers; 4x4 recommended after rain, but in dry weather lower cars usually make it. The map pin is at the SGB base (geosite); parking is before the trail.

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The trail

6 km

Distance

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Time

Hard

Level

Steeply sloped terrain with loose rocks on the descent; stretches along the riverbed and swimming in the canyons. A full-day outing — bring a snack and plenty of water. Suggestion: boots for the first part, water shoes for the canyons.

The water & the river

Crystal-clearClarity 4/5

River: Córrego do Farias

Ratings

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Trilha

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Acesso

Scored 1 to 5. Beauty is subjective — so we split it into axes, letting you sort by what matters to you.

Planning your visit

Bocaina do Farias is about 50 km by road from Alto Paraíso; access is by a rough dirt road — high-clearance recommended; the trail is 6 km round trip, hard level.

The visit requires a local guide: the trail is faintly marked and hard to read — a local guide is recommended and required by operators in the area; entry costs R$ 60 per person.

Do I need a guide?: The trail is faintly marked and hard to read — a local guide is recommended and required by operators in the area.
How much is entry?: R$ 60 per person.
Can I go in a regular car?: High-clearance recommended — rough dirt road, avoid after rain.
When to go?: Best in the dry season (May–Oct); in the rains the canyon and riverbed stretches become dangerous from flash floods.