Cachoeira

Cachoeira Boa Brisa

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On the Rio São Félix, within the quilombola community of São Domingos (quilombola, but not Kalunga), the Boa Brisa drops in two ~15 m tiers into a crystal-clear pool with a white-sand beach. The place's secret is two warm springs that surface beside the fall and contrast with the cold river water — look only: entering them is forbidden, the ecosystem is far too fragile. The trail crosses the São Félix and skirts buriti groves to the waterfall, usually combined with the canyon of the same river.

15 m

Drop

5.5 km

Trail (round trip)

Moderate

Difficulty

R$ 20

Entry

Before you go

An attraction in the quilombola community of São Domingos (not Kalunga land). A local guide is required and strongly recommended, both by community management and because of the poorly signposted trail stretches and river crossing. Do not enter the warm springs — they are extremely fragile ecosystems; enjoy them from the edge.
Access via a dirt road that calls for 4x4, especially in the rainy season (Nov–Apr), when there's a flash-flood risk at the Rio São Félix crossings. The dry season (May–Sep) is safer for the trail; the rains give the fall more volume.

Where to arrange a guide

CAT Cavalcante — (62) 3494-1507 · turismo.cavalcante.go.gov.br

How to get there

Rough roadHigh-clearance recommended; avoid after rain.

From Cavalcante65 km
From Teresina de Goiás89 km

Final stretch requires 4×4.

Google Maps Waze

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

The trail

5.5 km

Distance

3 h

Time

Moderate

Level

A trail of about 5.5 to 6 km (loop), with a crossing of the Rio São Félix, lightly marked stretches, a climb of ~100 m elevation gain, and some rocky passages. Commonly done together with the Rio São Félix canyon.

The water & the river

Crystal-clearClarity 5/5Medium flow

River: Rio São Félix

Ratings

Beleza

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

Cachoeira Boa Brisa is about 65 km by road from Cavalcante; access is by a rough dirt road — high-clearance recommended; the final stretch requires 4×4; the trail is 5.5 km round trip, moderate level, around 3 h.

The visit requires a local guide: an attraction in the quilombola community of São Domingos (not Kalunga land). A local guide is required and strongly recommended, both by community management and because of the poorly signposted trail stretches and river crossing. Do not enter the warm springs — they are extremely fragile ecosystems; enjoy them from the edge; entry costs R$ 20 per person.

Do I need a guide?: An attraction in the quilombola community of São Domingos (not Kalunga land). A local guide is required and strongly recommended, both by community management and because of the poorly signposted trail stretches and river crossing. Do not enter the warm springs — they are extremely fragile ecosystems; enjoy them from the edge.
How much is entry?: R$ 20 per person.
Can I go in a regular car?: High-clearance recommended — rough dirt road, avoid after rain. The final stretch requires 4×4.
When to go?: Access via a dirt road that calls for 4x4, especially in the rainy season (Nov–Apr), when there's a flash-flood risk at the Rio São Félix crossings. The dry season (May–Sep) is safer for the trail; the rains give the fall more volume.

Guides for this waterfall

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Mercides — quilombo Kalunga, trilhas, Engenho II
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Guias Kalunga — Complexo Turístico (AKCE) — quilombo Kalunga, Santa Bárbara, Candaru, Capivara
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Features

Multiple dropsRiver confluenceLittle beachSwimming poolTall dropOff the beaten pathRock formations

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Approximate position — the exact pin is still being checked with people who know the trail.