Travessia das Sete Quedas

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The main traverse of the Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros: about 23.5 km over 2–3 days, with an overnight at the rustic camping by the Rio Preto, next to the set of small falls and pools that gives the place its name. The route leaves from the Visitor Center in São Jorge, crosses rocky highland fields and cerrado streams, and ends at a gate on the GO-239, ~12 km from São Jorge. It only runs in the dry season (2026 season: 15 Jun to 11 Oct), with the overnight booked in advance on the park's official site and a mandatory briefing at entry.

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Drop

23.5 km

Trail (round trip)

Hard

Difficulty

R$ 49

Entry

Before you go

Limited spots: ~40 per day.
In the traverse season entry is brought forward to 7am and the trail must be started by 10am at the latest; otherwise access on foot to the park is 8am–noon, with exit by 6pm.
Open only in the dry season — 2026 season: 15 Jun to 11 Oct; outside the season the overnight/traverse doesn't operate. Overnight R$ 25 per person/night (2024–26). Entry rose from R$ 45 (2024) to R$ 47 (2025) and R$ 49 (2026) — confirm the price when booking.

How to get there

PavedAny car makes it.

From Alto Paraíso38 km
From São Jorge1 km

Start at the park's main gate, ~1 km (dirt stretch) from the center of São Jorge village; the GO-239 from Alto Paraíso (37 km) is paved. The traverse exit is on the GO-239, ~12 km from São Jorge and ~24 km from Alto Paraíso — arrange a pickup/ride.

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The trail

23.5 km

Distance

12 h

Time

Hard

Level

A through-hike, not out-and-back: ~23.5 km total, typically 17 km on day 1 to the Camping Sete Quedas and ~6 km on the last day to the exit on the GO-239; overnight required at the official camping (own tent, campfires forbidden, ready-made food). You can also sleep at the Camping Boa Sorte (km 8), up to 4 nights total. Combined walking time ~12 h. You need to arrange return transport from the GO-239 exit.

The water & the river

DarkClarity 4/5Medium flow

River: Rio Preto

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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

Travessia das Sete Quedas is about 1 km by road from São Jorge; access is by paved road; the trail is 23.5 km round trip, hard level, around 12 h.

Entry costs R$ 49 per person; there's a limit of about 40 visitors per day.

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 — paved road.
When to go?: Open only in the dry season — 2026 season: 15 Jun to 11 Oct; outside the season the overnight/traverse doesn't operate. Overnight R$ 25 per person/night (2024–26). Entry rose from R$ 45 (2024) to R$ 47 (2025) and R$ 49 (2026) — confirm the price when booking.
What are the hours?: In the traverse season entry is brought forward to 7am and the trail must be started by 10am at the latest; otherwise access on foot to the park is 8am–noon, with exit by 6pm.