Description

The Cachoeira do Fundão is considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Serra da Canastra, in the Parque Nacional da Serra da Canastra, in the upper part, near the municipality of São Roque de Minas, the base town for most visitors exploring the Canastra. The Serra da Canastra is famous for its biodiversity, its animals, campos rupestres, imposing hills, and for being the cradle of the Rio São Francisco. For this reason, this waterfall also carries environmental and historical importance.

Extension: 14 Km

Difficulty Moderate

Orientation Easy

Signaling Level Partial

Conservation Good

Risk Exposure Low

Sun Exposure Medium

Hydration Point Available

Climbing No climbing required

Minimum Altitude: 760m

Maximum Altitude: 1312m

Negative Unevenness: 767m

Positive Unevenness: 491m

Tips

Hiring 4x4 vehicles is recommended for the trip from São Roque de Minas to the entrance of the Parque Nacional da Serra da Canastra, where the hike of about 5 km to the access gate to the Cachoeira begins. From the gate to the Cachoeira, another 1.5 km of trail.

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Guidelines

Extension: 14 Km

Difficulty: Moderate

Orientation: Easy

Signaling Level: Partial

Minimum Altitude: 760m

Maximum Altitude: 1312m

Negative Unevenness: 767m

Positive Unevenness: 491m