Cachoeira

Cachoeiras dos Anjos e Arcanjos — Parque Solarion

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A private complex (Parque Solarion) in the village of Moinho, about 14 km from Alto Paraíso by dirt road, with two falls on the Rio Pretinho: the Cachoeira dos Anjos (the first, more accessible) and the Arcanjos (higher up, with a larger pool). The water is dark, cola-colored, tinted by tannins from the vegetation, but clean and fine for swimming. A moderate ~3.4 km (round-trip) trail links the reception to both falls. Basic facilities with free parking, bathrooms, and a snack bar; household pets are allowed.

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Drop

3.4 km

Trail (round trip)

Moderate

Difficulty

R$ 30

Entry

Before you go

Entry 9am to 5:30pm per the town hall; other sources cite 8am–5pm daily or hours by day of the week (8:30am–5:30pm on Saturday) — confirm before you go.
In the rains (Oct–Mar) the falls gain volume; in the dry season the pools are calmer. The dark coloring (tannins) holds year-round.

How to get there

Dirt roadA regular car manages with care.

From Alto Paraíso14 km

On the GO-239, at km 40 turn left toward the village of Moinho and go another ~6 km to the headquarters. Dirt road in good condition — a regular car makes it. Nava cites 16 km of dirt; the town hall, 14 km.

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The trail

3.4 km

Distance

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Time

Moderate

Level

The town hall lists 3.4 km round trip (other sources ~3 km), moderate — closed footwear needed. The route passes both falls; set aside 2–3 h for the full outing.

The water & the river

Tea-colouredClarity 3/5

River: Rio Pretinho

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

Cachoeiras dos Anjos e Arcanjos — Parque Solarion is about 14 km by road from Alto Paraíso; access is by a well-kept dirt road; the trail is 3.4 km round trip, moderate level.

Entry costs R$ 30 per person.

Do I need a guide?: No — open access, no guide required.
How much is entry?: R$ 30 per person.
Can I go in a regular car?: Yes, with care — well-kept dirt road.
When to go?: In the rains (Oct–Mar) the falls gain volume; in the dry season the pools are calmer. The dark coloring (tannins) holds year-round.
What are the hours?: Entry 9am to 5:30pm per the town hall; other sources cite 8am–5pm daily or hours by day of the week (8:30am–5:30pm on Saturday) — confirm before you go.