FROM THE RANCH
Journal
Guides, day trips and llama lore, straight from Chapada dos Veadeiros.
![Where to Stay in Chapada dos Veadeiros [2026]: Guide by Area](/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Vista.jpg)
Updated September 13, 2026
Where to Stay in Chapada dos Veadeiros [2026]: Guide by Area
Alto Paraíso, São Jorge or the countryside? Measured road distances and drive times to every waterfall, and who each base suits.
![Chapada dos Veadeiros with Kids [2026]: 10 Easy Waterfalls](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cachoeira-do-Papagaio.jpg)
Updated September 12, 2026
Chapada dos Veadeiros with Kids [2026]: 10 Easy Waterfalls
Ten family-tested trips: waterfalls with short trails and shallow pools, with distance, entrance fee and hours. Includes tips for travelling with a baby.
![Llamas in Brazil [2026]: 15 Facts and Where to Meet One](/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20230325_102345-01.jpeg)
Updated September 12, 2026
Llamas in Brazil [2026]: 15 Facts and Where to Meet One
Yes, there are llamas in Brazil — we keep eight in Chapada dos Veadeiros. Whether they spit, how long they live, what they eat. From the people who raise them.
Updated September 12, 2026
Where to Eat in Chapada dos Veadeiros [2026]: 29 Best Restaurants
The 29 best restaurants, cafés and bars in Alto Paraíso and São Jorge, with hours, maps and distance from the ranch. Checked on Google Maps, Sept 2026.