1 day14 Kmmoderate
Poço do Gavião
Distance
14 Km
Duration
1 day
Difficulty
moderate
A 1-day trail to the Poço do Gavião, a natural pool over 100 m wide ringed by cliffs. Starts at Rio Preto, crosses dense forest and rocky fields, with a climb to the Pedra do Gavião lookout.
A 1-day trail to the Poço do Gavião, a natural pool over 100 m wide ringed by cliffs. Starts at Rio Preto, crosses dense forest and rocky fields, with a climb to the Pedra do Gavião lookout.
Highlights
- ◆Poço do Gavião (100 m+)
- ◆Pedra do Gavião lookout
- ◆Rocky fields
Day-by-day itinerary
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Poço do Gavião (14 km · ~6h)
From the Rio Preto parking area, about 20 min through dense forest, a climb to the Pedra do Gavião lookout (views of the Vila do Capão and the Morrão), then rocky fields and stone plateaus to the Poço do Gavião, a natural pool over 100 m wide. A guide is mandatory due to faint trail markings.
What's included
- ✓Guide trained in mountain safety (CMC) 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