In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · Brazil
Chapada dos Guimarães
Spend 1–2 days: walk to Veu de Noiva Falls (800 m) and join a guided Waterfall Circuit; 4×4 needed for remote sites.
Chapada dos Guimarães is a small town in Mato Grosso, a gateway to waterfalls, sandstone cliffs and bird‑watching sites. Most attractions are reachable on foot or by short taxi/bike rides; longer tours require a licensed guide and a 4×4 vehicle. One night is enough for the main falls, two days allow a full Waterfall Circuit and a visit to Cidade das Pedras.
- Country
- Brazil
- Best months
- May–Sept (dry season)
- Avoid
- Dec–Mar (rainy)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BRL
- Money
- Currency is the Brazilian real (BRL, R$). About R$5–5.8 per US dollar in 2026 — check. Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere, even at beach kiosks.
- Daily spend
- Budget R$150–250 excl. bed · Mid R$250–400 excl. bed · High R$400+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Vivo, Claro and TIM cover the country; buying a prepaid SIM needs a passport and sometimes a CPF — an eSIM before you fly is easier.
- Emergency
- Police 190 · Ambulance 192 · Fire 193
- Plugs
- Types N, C · 127 V (Rio, São Paulo) or 220 V (Brasília, much of the Northeast) · Check the voltage on the socket; most chargers are dual-voltage.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 10% service (serviço) usually on the bill; optional but normal.; Beach kiosk / bar: Often included; round up.; Taxi / Uber: Not expected; round up.; Guide: US$5–15 per person per day.; Hotel staff: Small tip for porters.
- Water
- Do not drink tap water; filtered water is provided in most homes and hotels.
- Toilets
- Put toilet paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | R$5–8 |
| Meal (local restaurant) | R$20–40 |
| Beer (bottle) | R$8–12 |
| Taxi (per km) | R$20–30 |
| Park entry (Veu de Noiva) | R$30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CGB · Cuiabá International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Cuiabá → Chapada dos Guimarães bus
- about R$30, 1 h (check)
- Taxi within town (10 km)
- R$10–15
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is walkable; taxis and bike rentals cover nearby falls. For Aroe Jari, Cidade das Pedras or Rio Claro hire a 4×4 or join a guided tour.
See and do
Known for
- Veu de Noiva Falls
- Waterfall Circuit (7 falls)
- Cidade das Pedras
- Aroe Jari Cavern
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Veu de Noiva Falls | Walk from town centre, 800 m trail, 10 min each way | 15 min total |
| Waterfall Circuit | Guided 6 km (3.7 mi) hike, 7 waterfalls; arrange with licensed guide, park voucher requiredGuided 3.7 mi (6 km) hike, 7 waterfalls; arrange with licensed guide, park voucher required | ≈2 h including travel to trailhead |
| Cidade das Pedras | 4×4 vehicle hired or guided tour, 45 km (28 mi) north of town4×4 vehicle hired or guided tour, 28 mi (45 km) north of town | ≈1 h 30 min each way |
| Aroe Jari Cavern Complex | Private 4×4 or licensed guide, 45 km (28 mi) from town on private landPrivate 4×4 or licensed guide, 28 mi (45 km) from town on private land | ≈2 h each way |
| Rio Claro (swim & lunch) | Taxi or bike rental, 15 km (9.3 mi) east of townTaxi or bike rental, 9.3 mi (15 km) east of town | ≈45 min each way |
Sleep
- Pousada do Parque
- 15 km (9.3 mi) outside town, English‑speaking owners, helps book tours.9.3 mi (15 km) outside town, English‑speaking owners, helps book tours.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Com licença |
| Thank you | Obrigado |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Onde fica o banheiro? |
| Can I have the menu, please? | Posso ver o cardápio? |
| I need a guide for the park | Preciso de um guia para o parque |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, hug or cheek kiss (one in São Paulo, two in Rio); avoid: Being stiff with new acquaintances
- Gestures: Use thumbs-up freely; avoid: The OK hand sign (it is rude)
- Language: Try Portuguese; say obrigado/obrigada; avoid: Defaulting to Spanish
- Time: Expect relaxed social punctuality; avoid: Being late for tours and flights
- Beach: Bring only a towel, cash and a copy of your ID; avoid: Leaving things unattended
Scams and watch-outs
- Licensed guide mandatory for most park tours; arrange in advance to get gate key.
- ATMs (Bradesco) may be out of service; carry some cash.
- Some restaurants close on major holidays (Christmas, New Year).
Chapada dos Guimarães is generally safe for tourists; keep valuables secure, use registered guides for remote tours, and carry cash for ATMs that may be offline.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Chapada dos Guimarães yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Veu de Noiva Falls
- Waterfall Circuit (7 falls)
- Cidade das Pedras
- Aroe Jari Cavern
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Chapada dos Guimarães, revision 5029275 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5029275
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/chapada-dos-guimaraes). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.