Cachoeira Simão Correia

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A free fall of about 115 m (some sources say 120 m) on the Simão Correia stream, a tributary of the Rio São Bartolomeu, in the rural area east of Alto Paraíso de Goiás — an area recently added to the National Park's expanded bounds. Access is via ~33 km of dirt road (GO-239 toward Nova Roma) and a ~12 km round-trip trail that starts by crossing the Rio São Bartolomeu, with crystal-clear pools and a secondary waterfall with a deep pool along the way. Open daily 7am to 6pm, with entry allowed only until 11am.

115 m

Drop

12 km

Trail (round trip)

Hard

Difficulty

R$ 50

Entry

Before you go

Recent sources treat a guide as required (nava.eco.br 2026 marks it 'required'; Chapatur operates with an ICMBio-accredited leader), though older accounts (2019) describe a self-guided visit — confirm when booking. Leaders in Alto Paraíso; farm contact WhatsApp (62) 99668-2452.
Daily, 7am–6pm; entry allowed only until 11am (long trail).
Best in the dry season (May–Sep); in the rains the Rio São Bartolomeu crossing gets dangerous and the attraction can become inaccessible. Alcohol and music forbidden.

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

Dirt roadA regular car manages with care.

From Alto Paraíso33 km

GO-239 east (toward Nova Roma/Moinho) and a dirt road passable by regular car in the dry season; sources cite 26–33 km. Home-cooked lunch at the farm by order (WhatsApp 62 99668-2452).

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The trail

12 km

Distance

8 h

Time

Hard

Level

It starts by crossing the Rio São Bartolomeu; ~240 m elevation gain with scrambling stretches; sources cite 11–14 km round trip. Part of it can be done on horseback (arrange at the gate). Not recommended for children.

The water & the river

Crystal-clearClarity 4/5

River: Córrego Simão Correia

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Planning your visit

Cachoeira Simão Correia is about 33 km by road from Alto Paraíso; access is by a well-kept dirt road; the trail is 12 km round trip, hard level, around 8 h.

The visit requires a local guide: recent sources treat a guide as required (nava.eco.br 2026 marks it 'required'; Chapatur operates with an ICMBio-accredited leader), though older accounts (2019) describe a self-guided visit — confirm when booking. Leaders in Alto Paraíso; farm contact WhatsApp (62) 99668-2452; entry costs R$ 50 per person.

Do I need a guide?: Recent sources treat a guide as required (nava.eco.br 2026 marks it 'required'; Chapatur operates with an ICMBio-accredited leader), though older accounts (2019) describe a self-guided visit — confirm when booking. Leaders in Alto Paraíso; farm contact WhatsApp (62) 99668-2452.
How much is entry?: R$ 50 per person.
Can I go in a regular car?: Yes, with care — well-kept dirt road.
When to go?: Best in the dry season (May–Sep); in the rains the Rio São Bartolomeu crossing gets dangerous and the attraction can become inaccessible. Alcohol and music forbidden.
What are the hours?: Daily, 7am–6pm; entry allowed only until 11am (long trail).