Catarata dos Couros

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A complex of several falls and pools on the Rio dos Couros, with one drop that forms an 'infinity edge' spilling over the valley. Free entry.

20 m

Drop

6 km

Trail (round trip)

Moderate

Difficulty

Free

Entry

How to get there

Rough roadHigh-clearance recommended; avoid after rain.

From Alto Paraíso38 km
From São Jorge30 km
From São João d'Aliança81 km

South of Alto Paraíso, in the Rio dos Couros area (toward São Jorge / Fazenda São Bento). Several swimming spots along the river.

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The trail

6 km

Distance

2.5 h

Time

Moderate

Level

Several swimming spots along the river.

The water & the river

Tea-colouredClarity 3/5Strong flow

River: Rio dos Couros

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

Catarata dos Couros is about 38 km by road from Alto Paraíso; access is by a rough dirt road — high-clearance recommended; the trail is 6 km round trip, moderate level, around 2.5 h.

Entry is free.

Do I need a guide?: No — open access, no guide required.
How much is entry?: Entry is free.
Can I go in a regular car?: High-clearance recommended — rough dirt road, avoid after rain.