Saltos do Rio Preto I e II

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The giant falls of the National Park: Salto I plunges ≈120 m. A long, self-guided trail with lookouts and a swimming pool below the second drop.

120 m

Drop

11 km

Trail (round trip)

Hard

Difficulty

R$ 49

Entry

Before you go

Park open 8am–6pm; entry to the trail on foot until noon (half-price R$ 24.50; local resident R$ 5).
Self-guided, signposted trails.

How to get there

Dirt roadA regular car manages with care.

From Alto Paraíso45 km
From São Jorge8 km
From Colinas do Sul43 km
From Teresina de Goiás112 km

Access through the National Park (São Jorge gate).

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The trail

11 km

Distance

6 h

Time

Hard

Level

The Saltos trail; carry water and start early.

The water & the river

Crystal-clearClarity 4/5Strong flow

River: Rio Preto
Rises in: Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros

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

Saltos do Rio Preto I e II is about 8 km by road from São Jorge; access is by a well-kept dirt road; the trail is 11 km round trip, hard level, around 6 h.

Entry costs R$ 49 per person.

Do I need a guide?: No — open access, no guide required.
How much is entry?: R$ 49 per person.
Can I go in a regular car?: Yes, with care — well-kept dirt road.
When to go?: Self-guided, signposted trails.
What are the hours?: Park open 8am–6pm; entry to the trail on foot until noon (half-price R$ 24.50; local resident R$ 5).