Top Things to do in Santana do Riacho
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Santana do Riacho, State of Minas Gerais (MG)
Discover the best top things to do in Santana do Riacho, Brazil including Cachoeira Grande, Parque Nacional Serra do Cipo, Cachoeira Paraiso, Cachoeira do Lajeado, Pico da Lapinha, Canion das Bandeirinhas, Cachoeira Serra Morena, Cachoeira do Gaviao, Cachoeira Veu da Noiva, Cachoeira do Tome.
Restaurants in Santana do Riacho
1. Cachoeira Grande
2. Parque Nacional Serra do Cipo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 788 reviews
Reviewed By RHAHJ - Nijmegen, The Netherlands
I went here on January 11 and 13, 2021. My main objective was to picture some birds and maybe other wildlife. On the first day many waterfalls were closed. I started going around the circuito das lagoas. I saw a good deal of birds there. Around 11.00 I walked towards the cachoeira do Capao, the only one open to visit this day. The waterfall was nice. There were quite many other visitors. The second day was nicer.I hired a bike at the entrance, and went for the cachoeira da Farofa and the canyon at the other extreme of the park. It was interesting to have to pass through some large bodies of water crossing over the roads and trails. The waterfall was nice, and drew many visitors. The great dusky swift is a bird that hangs out there. The canyon was alright too, although I didn't have time to explore it properly, and I drowned my phone while crossing the river to get there. Some kind of rail to hold on to while crossing would be nice there. Generally, the landscape is awesome. A serious drawback is that the place is hard to reach unless you have your own car. Taxis don't want to bring you over the entrance road, because it is in a bad condition, and the walk of 5 km lets you start the trails somewhat fatigued already. There is a bike rent in town, but it opens only at 8.00, at which time the park is already open.
3. Cachoeira Paraiso
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
4. Cachoeira do Lajeado
5. Pico da Lapinha
6. Canion das Bandeirinhas
7. Cachoeira Serra Morena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By karolineo681
WONDERFUL WATERFALL!. At time of Covid pandemic its open, and Its worth to spend a morning or afternoon. Be prepared for climbing for the second waterfall which I do not recommend for elderly people because a steep climb with many stones. The entrance costs R$30 per person, they accept money and credit cards and inside you can find restroom, restaurant, lifeguards, trash.
