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An out-of-this-world landscape with nice swimming holes!


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Map Key

0.8

Miles

1.2

KM

Lollipop

3,112' 949 m

High

2,957' 901 m

Low

155' 47 m

Up

155' 47 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

15%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly This is an easy trail. Swimming could be fun for kids, however, they must be careful while on the uneven rocks.

This location is on a private property but is open to the public. There is a rope at the last pool that prohibits people from going further. This place might be closed if there is rain. They do not allow cliff jumping (the water was pretty shallow when we went).

Overview

An easy hike to see some out-of-this-world landscape with nice swimming holes! A short section of the trail will remind you of the movie Gladiator.

Need to Know

Bring cash to pay for the entrance fee of R$20-25 per person. Don't visit on a rainy day. There is not too much shade so bring a hat and sunscreen if you plan to stay there for a while. Do not forget to bring your camera! Trekking poles are not needed.

Description

This is an easy and pretty well-maintained trail to get to some wonderful and interesting landscape and swimming holes! Vale Da Lua means "Valley of the Moon". The name describes the smooth rocks that have been carved by water and lava flows.

Just like many hikes in/near Chapada Dos Veadeiros National Park, there are a lot of plants and flowers along the whole trail (in mid-May). The trail leads you to a wooden bridge after a few minutes from the trailhead that is easily located right next to the parking lot. There is a section after the bridge that has some dense and beautiful tall wheatgrass with light pink flowers along both sides of the trail; "Dang this makes me feel like I'm in the movie Gladiator", said my boyfriend.

After walking for about five minutes, the trail opens up on the right so you see the charming mountain ranges. Continue for a few minutes further, and you'll arrive at Vale Da Lua. One must be careful when hiking on the uneven rocks. Hike down further to the right to find a few swimming holes to refresh yourself! The water was a little bit chilly. You can also exit near the last pool and make a small loop back to the trail.

Flora & Fauna

We saw a bunch of lizards during our short hike. There were also a lot of wildflowers.

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Warinsinee Phusitkanchana

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This trail may make you feel like you're walking through that scene in Gladiator.
Jun 1, 2017 near Cavalcante, BR
Vale Da Lua is beautiful in its own way.
Jun 1, 2017 near Cavalcante, BR
Cool rock formations are carved by the water at Vale da Lua.
Jun 2, 2017 near Cavalcante, BR
Oh, hello little guy!
Jun 1, 2017 near Cavalcante, BR
This is a very popular area!
Jun 2, 2017 near Cavalcante, BR

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