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Sossego waterfall

From Lençóis on an easy trail which takes you through the heart of the old diamond mining areas. Your guide will be able to point out the evidence of the past empire including the paved paths laid down by the slaves and cave dwellings still used by miners today.

You can also see in the distance evidence of the more recent and destructive dredge mining in the Sao Jose River. After approx. 1 hour walking you reach RIBEIRÃO DE CIMA where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in a natural swimming hole and dry off on the large flat rocks. Those who prefer can remain here, since continuing on the trail begins to get steeper.

Ribeirão de Cima

Ribeirão de cima

Sossego waterfall

Ribeirão do meio

The Region



Cachoeira do Sossego	Cachoeira do Sossego After another hour walking along the trail we join the river again and continue the walk ‘stone hoping’ in the river bed which can be tiring and is not suitable for all walkers. This part of the walk can take anywhere between 30 minutes to an hour depending on the water levels and walkers’ ability. However, at the end you are rewarded with the CACHOEIRA DO SOSSEGO – TRANQUILITY WATERFALL, a large and impressive waterfall with a large swimming pool. Here we can enjoy a pack lunch, refreshing swim and a well deserved rest in the sun. Distance from Lençóis: 7 km Time: 1:30 min. on foot
Cachoerinha	RIBEIRÃO DO MEIO We return by the same route for most of the way but then take a different route via RIBEIRÃO DO MEIO. This is the famous waterslide. Your guide can advise you where and how to slide safely down the waterslide, it is extremely slippery and can be dangerous. Your return to Lençóis takes approx. 40 minutes along an easy, mostly flat trail. Distance from Lençóis: 4km Time: 45 min. on foot.

WHAT YOU NEED walking shoes hat swimming clothes sun cream water food	Level of dificulty MODERATE This is an easy walk suitable for all abilities including children. It is possible to see all of the above attractions in less than a day’s easy walk, the duration of the trip depends on how long you wish to stay at each location.

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