Waterfall · Alto Paraíso de Goiás

Fazenda São Bento

The farm of three falls: São Bento waterfall, the easiest of the three, and Almécegas I and II, which have their own page in this guide.

FROM THE RANCH
24.3 km · ≈ 32 min
ENTRANCE
R$ 70 per person
TRAIL
Moderate

Photo: MTur Destinos / Wikimedia Commons · Domínio público (PDM 1.0)

A wide waterfall tumbling down rock steps, ringed by forest, seen from above at Fazenda São Bento

Place sheet

Distance from the ranch
24.3 km · ≈ 32 min
Access
Asphalt + dirt
Entrance
R$ 70 per person
Trail
Moderate
Best season
All year: full in the rainy season (October to April), crystal-clear in the dry season (May to September).
Hours
8 am to 4 pm
Guide
Not required
Municipality
Alto Paraíso de Goiás

Gathered by the ranch and not re-checked on site this season. Fees and hours change often around here: confirm before you set off.

With children

Almécegas II has calm pools; São Bento is the easiest of the three.

Read also: Chapada dos Veadeiros with Kids: 10 Easy Waterfalls →

Plan the day

How long do you want to stay there?

Out ≈ 32 min · 2h there · back ≈ 32 min. The exact plan (when to leave to be back in daylight) appears once you pick a time.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a guide?

Not required.

Can I bring kids?

Almécegas II has calm pools; São Bento is the easiest of the three.

Where to stay

Where to stay to visit Fazenda São Bento

The nearest base is Alto Paraíso, in town or in the countryside around it. From Paradise Ranch: 24.3 km · ≈ 32 min by road.

Stay a few kilometres away.

Fazenda São Bento is 24.3 km from our gate. Book your chalet at Paradise Ranch and go at your own pace.