Boqueirão

Complexo Boqueirão lies toward the village of São José, in the Cavalcante interior, near the Tocantins line, in Chapada dos Veadeiros. The Capivara River opens a sequence of pools between rock walls there, and the water turns emerald green in the dry season.

The pools

The walk after the gate is short and links four or five pools. There is a rock slide, a small infinity edge and jump spots used only with the guide's call. This is a swimming day, not a long hike.

How to get there

It is about 76 km of dirt road from Cavalcante. The last climb is steep and, on many days, only a high car or a 4x4 gets through. If the vehicle stops early, the walk to the gate gets longer. The land is private: the visit is with a guide.

When to go

In the dry months, May to October, the water is clearer and the swim more comfortable. After heavy rain the road worsens and the current changes. Confirm the drive with your guide the day before.