1 day3 Km (ida)easy to moderate
Trilha Cachoeira do Rio Preto
Distance
3 Km (ida)
Duration
1 day
Difficulty
easy to moderate
Transfer
No transfer
A historic trail once used by mule trains, in the Vale do Capão, to the Cachoeira do Rio Preto. Along the way, the ruins of old water wheels and the Cachoeira das Rodas.
A historic trail once used by mule trains, in the Vale do Capão, to the Cachoeira do Rio Preto. Along the way, the ruins of old water wheels and the Cachoeira das Rodas.
Highlights
- ◆Cachoeira do Rio Preto
- ◆Ruins of the old water wheels
- ◆Cachoeira das Rodas
Day-by-day itinerary
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Rio Preto and Rodas (3 km one way)
A walk along a historic trail used by the mule trains that carried coffee and other goods. Along the route are the ruins of the old water wheels that processed coffee, and the Cachoeira das Rodas halfway. At the end, the Cachoeira do Rio Preto, with a natural pool and large rock formations.
What's included
- ✓Minimum-impact guide and first aid
Not included
- ✕Transport
- ✕Meals
What to bring
- ✓Medium hiking backpack (20 to 50 litres), with a rain cover
- ✓Hiking boots or shoes with a grippy sole — we also recommend bringing sandals
- ✓Trousers, shorts, plus tops, socks, underwear and swimwear (preferably hiking clothes, in quick-dry fabric)
- ✓Light jacket or windbreaker
- ✓Hat
- ✓Water bottle or canteen, 1.5 L
- ✓Plastic bag to carry your waste back
- ✓Personal medication
- ✓Soap and sunscreen (biodegradable, preferably)
- ✓Rain poncho or waterproof cape
- ✓Headlamp
Payment
- •30% deposit to confirm the booking (Pix, cash or bank transfer)
- •Remaining 70% up to 48 hours before the trek
- •The price per person may vary with the number of people in the group
Good to know
- •Itineraries may change due to weather or safety conditions
- •We work with the minimum-impact concept and responsible tourism
- •Medical and rescue costs are not included
- •We keep a ratio of 1 guide per up to 4 people