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Bocaina do Farias

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.

Eco-adventure
Drop
6 km
Trail (round trip)
Hard
Difficulty
R$ 60
Entry
Before you go

How to get there

Rough roadHigh-clearance recommended; avoid after rain.
  • From São João d'Aliança52.5 km
  • From Alto Paraíso50 km

A 52,5 km do centro de São João d'Aliança: 26,5 km de asfalto + 26 km de terra; os 2 km finais exigem 4x4 (carro comum para antes e segue-se a pé). Serra Geral do Paranã.

Approximate pin — confirm access with a local guide before driving out there.

The trail

6 km
Distance
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

Beleza
Trilha
Lotação
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 52.5 km by road from São João d'Aliança; 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: guia/condutor local obrigatório — acesso controlado, estrada e trilha sem sinalização; combinar o valor com o condutor (Seu Geraldo, Eco Pousada Rebendoleng). Entrada R$ 60 + guia à parte; entry costs R$ 60 per person.

Do I need a guide?
Guia/condutor local obrigatório — acesso controlado, estrada e trilha sem sinalização; combinar o valor com o condutor (Seu Geraldo, Eco Pousada Rebendoleng). Entrada R$ 60 + guia à parte.
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?
Melhor de maio a setembro/outubro (seca); na chuva o cânion fecha ou fica arriscado (trombas d'água, queda de rochas).
What are the hours?
Diariamente, 8h–17h.

Guides for this waterfall

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Features
Rock formationsSwimming poolOff the beaten path
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Approximate position — the exact pin is still being checked with people who know the trail.

Nearby

Other attractions close by, as the crow flies — good candidates for the same day.

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Drone footage of this waterfall.

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