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Cachoeira Lago Azul — Vale do Vai Quem Quer

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Deep in the Vale do Vai Quem Quer, in Taquaruçu, the Lago Azul is a low, low-volume fall that forms a deep pool of crystal-clear water in a striking blue tone among the rocks. Access is at the end of the valley's dirt road, down a steep staircase to the pool. It's the "blue water" that gives the place its fame, cold and deep — watch out for kids.

12 m

Drop

1 km

Trail (round trip)

Moderate

Difficulty

R$ 20

Entry

Before you go

Best in the dry season (May to September): the pool turns blue and crystal clear. In the rains the water muddies and there's a natural flash-flood risk. Open roughly 8am/9am to 5pm.

How to get there

Rough roadHigh-clearance recommended; avoid after rain.

From Palmas42 km

Final stretch requires 4×4.

Google Maps Waze

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

The trail

1 km

Distance

30 min

Time

Moderate

Level

A short trail from the end of the Vale do Vai Quem Quer dirt road, with a steep staircase down to the pool. Some sources (the TO state government) cite a longer trail (~1h30) and use of a local guide; others describe a short ~500 m access by staircase. The valley's overall trail is considered one of the hardest in Taquaruçu.

The water & the river

TurquoiseClarity 5/5Low flow

River: Córrego do Vale do Vai Quem Quer — Serra do Lajeado

Ratings

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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 Lago Azul — Vale do Vai Quem Quer is about 42 km by road from Palmas; access is by a rough dirt road — high-clearance recommended; the final stretch requires 4×4; the trail is 1 km round trip, moderate level, around 30 min.

Entry costs R$ 20 per person.

Do I need a guide?: No — open access, no guide required.
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?: Best in the dry season (May to September): the pool turns blue and crystal clear. In the rains the water muddies and there's a natural flash-flood risk. Open roughly 8am/9am to 5pm.

Features

Swimming poolRock formationsGood with kids

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