Northern Majesties

Also spelled Catuá. The gem of the village of Campo Alegre (Mocambo/Mucambo district), in Paranã (TO), on the disputed GO–TO border strip north of Cavalcante. Guides say the drop is ~70 m; the state tourism registry lists 101 m. A tall fall set into a rock wall, whose great distinction is two pools side by side: one of cold emerald-green water fed by the waterfall, and another of warm turquoise-blue water welling up from a spring in the rock. An isolated place with no facilities, visitable only with an accredited guide.

The Rio da Prata complex: clear water, pools for swimming, and far fewer people. The local pick when someone asks for 'the truly most beautiful one'.

Another favorite among those who know the Cavalcante area. Clean water and a calm, crowd-free feel.