After thoroughly researching the waterfalls and trails in Chapada dos Veadeiros, I was genuinely torn about whether or not to visit Vale da Lua. It’s one of the most talked-about spots in the region, and naturally, expectations were high. However, I left with mixed feelings. While the rock formations shaped over millennia are visually striking, the overall visitor experience left much to be desired — especially considering the entrance fee, which is relatively high for what is offered. What many travelers might not know beforehand is that several natural attractions in the region, including Vale da Lua, are located on private land. That alone isn’t necessarily a problem — as long as the management offers value in return. In this case, however, there is virtually no infrastructure, no educational or environmental interpretation, and no visible oversight or preservation efforts at the site. The trail is short and accessible, but beyond the views, there’s little to enhance the experience or justify the cost. Nature in its purest form is priceless, and while it’s understandable that maintenance comes at a cost, visitors deserve more than just access — they deserve care, information, and basic facilities that protect both them and the environment. Sadly, I saw no trash bins, no guides, and no clear signage. If you’re seeking a more meaningful connection with nature, I recommend exploring the many free or lower-cost trails in the area. These often provide not only richer immersion but also more solitude and authenticity, far from the “Instagram-only” experiences. Chapada dos Veadeiros is full of incredible natural beauty — you just have to know where to look beyond the hype.

Nothing special. Crowded and way to expensive for what it is. After 20 minutes I was out. It's more for people who like an Instagram photo and don't like to hike. If you are a hiker, there are way more prettier things to see! I was so disappointed

This is the closest I'll ever get to being on the moon without actually being there 😆. The natural rock formations is stunning and lots of opportunities for cool pictures. There are crevices/caves in the water area that are cool to explore if you have a tour guide or someone that knows where to go. It can be quite claustrophobic/scary if you're not comfortable with enclosed spaces and/or swimming.

40 real for entrance in low season, but only pix or cash . Pretty short trail but very interesting and unusual. It is really like the moon surface

This place is very unique and strongly recommended for a special experience. This is so different from most places I've seen! The rock formation, the color, and the scenery are breathtaking! 40 reas to enter! Hitchhiking is very easy in this city, even from Alto Paraiso. It took me 5 min to hop in a ride as there is no bus transportation (i heard of one but everyone Hitchhikes). Taxi can be costly there. Every fall cost 40 reas, including the 3 or 4 miradors. So, be ready to spend to access these places. I preferred Salto Curumbo (south of Brasilia as it had 5 amazing waterfalls, a waterpark, and 3 swimming pool for 65 reas). See and follow my other reviews for pics.

Crazy moon landscape with canyons, pools and unbelievable rocks. Be careful of the weather because the zone is subjected to sudden and violent floods. Trust local people indication and respect the limits. Enjoy and wander in this wonderful place!

Small, but pretty place with peculiar rock formations and a river that forms nice baths. Mild trails present a beginner level tracking challenge making the visit suitable for children as well as adults.

Spectacular falls, I think the dry season made it more special. Challenging trek to the viewpoint and a stunning sunset to finish it off. <Chef’s Kiss>

definitely a to do when you are at Chapada dos Veadeiros. Parking lot available around 3km from the town. Nice hike, med level I would say. Awesome viewpoint, nice nature around and a waterfall on the way to have a swim

If y are prepared for one of the more difficult tours which will take y about one hour and 30min each direction but compensates with an really breathtaking view y have to go there.

Place with a beautiful view of waterfalls and a nice place to mind relaxing. The place has a little waterfall called "Abyss waterfall" but it's available only in rain station.

Best view I've ever seen in the Chapada dos Veadeiros. The track is a little bit hard due to the inclination, but the view totally pays off all the effort. The round trip took me 2h30 and the guy at the entrance, where you have to pay 15 reais, is really sweet and always offers you coffee and water.

Very interesting trail leading to remarkable views of the chapada and a couple of it's waterfalls. Vale a pena. :-)

Amazing place!

We’ve ordered a bruschetta and a mushroom risotto. Both were very yummy! The restaurant is also giving a beautiful atmosphere. The waiting time for the food was a bit long.

We ordered tomato bruschetta as a starter as we were really hungry but it didn't arrive in about 1.5 hrs so we cancelled it. They still tried to charge us for it... The mushroom risotto took 2 hours to arrive. It was ok, nothing special. The restaurant itself looked pretty at night time. To summarise: a poorly managed restaurant with ok food but definitely not worth the price or long waiting time.

The food here is very tasty. The ambience is excellent with live music and a great feel. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is our server was terrible, he got our water order wrong, we had to ask him to bring the wine we ordered and then he cleared our table after being told explicitly that we would be back. To the restaurants credit they gave us another bottle of wine to replace what we lost. All in all I would recommend because the quality of food was superb.

Not initially welcoming to solo diners, as their risotto dishes are for two people and I was told they could not adapt for one person. I asked twice to check this with the duty manager who was very nice and said they could indeed serve a risotto for one person at 70% of the price for two. São Paulo prices.

Very nice ambience found located at the charming town of São Jorge, 30mins from Alto Do Paraíso. Nice risoto options ranging from classic Milanese to more Brazillian renditions and choice of wines. The price is a little steep for a rustic dinner get away, but it's worth the visit.

One of the best risotto I've ever tried. Amazing place and atmosphere. Live music. Decent service. Pequi risotto with mango chutney was somehow really special.

Just go here. This is the kind of place that has absolutely no business being there, in the middle of the cerrado. But it is, so you should have dinner there. Even if you’re staying in Alto Paraíso and you’re tired after a day’s trekking. Bad news: they only do risotto. Good news: it’s delicious risotto. And they do great cocktails. And they have a bonfire (you should get there early and sit by the bonfire). And the whole place is just really stylish. And why are you still reading this? Your taxi’s here, go!

The restaurant is localized a bit far from the chaotic town center, just a bit hidden. The place is cozy, there is a pit fire outside, if you want to enjoy the weather outside. The food is delicious!

Spectacular experience. We shared 3 different places to get a good sense of the menu. The owner comes around to talk about her menu creation! It was awesome!

One of the best pasta or risoto I've tried in Brazil. And the price is so honest that at times it feels you're cheating the owner. It was really good.

I’ve ordered an spaghetti al funghi and they served me a noodle pasta with a good sauce but not spaghetti. I didn’t complaint as I thought it would be beyond their understanding. Good wine choice.

Glad the place hasn't changed in the past years. Just had lunch there and the taste, experience and good price levels were the same i had 5 years ago. Hope it stays the same for the next 20 years!

Delicious food, lovely people, at dusk the toucans fly over.

Loved it!!!

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(Translated by Google) A super cool experience! The food is amazing, tasty and homemade. For the amount of food that comes, it is well worth the price. The place is as simple and cozy as possible. It is really worth it! Note: you can order the dish or à la carte. (Original) Uma experiência super bacana! A comida é sensacional, saborosa e caseira. Pelo tanto de comida que vem, vale muito a pena pelo preço. O lugar é o mais simples e aconchegante possível. Vale muito a pena! Observação: você pode pedir o prato feito ou à la carte.

(Translated by Google) Simple, homemade and delicious food! A rustic place with reasonable prices. Fast service and plenty of food. You can eat as much as you want for R$70.00 or a small plate for R$45.00 per person. There is a tasting of cachaças made on site. It is not gourmet and is on par with some restaurants in the region, which are located in the woods, where you pay a lot and leave hungry! (Original) Comida simples, caseira e deliciosa! Local rústico e com preço adequado. Atendimento rápido e comida farta. Pode comer à vontade por 70,00 ou o PF à 45,00 por pessoa. Há degustação de cachaças feitas no local. Não foi gourmetizado e está dando de 10 em alguns restaurantes da região, que ficam na mata, em que você paga caro e sai com fome!

(Translated by Google) Waldomiro's ranch is located about 15 km from Alto Paraíso, right at the foot of Morro da Baleia. The food is typical of Chapada dos Veadeiros, making it a must-see for tourists. There's a choice of a set meal or all-you-can-eat, with meat or vegetarian options. The experience is worth it, and besides being able to taste several types of cachaça, the matula is delicious. (Original) O rancho do Waldomiro fica uns 15 km de alto paraíso, bem no pé do morro da baleia. A comida é típica da chapada dos veadeiros sendo uma parada obrigatória para os turistas. Tem a opção de ser PF prato feito ou a vontade, podendo ser com carne ou vegetariano. Vale a experiência do local e de além ter uma degustação de várias tipos de cachaça a matula é deliciosa.

(Translated by Google) Matula is very good, the PF is big, you even get tired of eating. There is a table with several different liqueurs to try. The buriti one is very interesting (Original) Matula muito boa, o PF é grande, vc até cansa de comer. Tem uma mesa com diversos licores diferentes para provar. O de buriti é bem interessante

(Translated by Google) A simple, roadside spot, but well-known in the region. The food is delicious, the portions are generous, and there's also a cachaça and artisanal liqueur tasting. I recommend it! (Original) Lugar simples, na beira da estrada, mas conhecido na região. A comida é bem gostosa, o prato bem servido e tem também degustação de cachaça e licores artesanais. Recomendo!

(Translated by Google) The signage isn't very visible, but the cozy atmosphere softens that fact. It accurately represents the old-fashioned country houses. Exceptional food, great seasoning, it tasted a lot like my grandmother's beans. I ordered a set meal and it came with a lot of food. There's a cachaça tasting with liqueur. I recommend the ginger and passion fruit cachaça. That taste of farm food... delicious! (Original) A sinalização não fica muito visível, mas o ambiente aconchegante ameniza esse fato. Representa bem as matulas de antigamente. Comida excepcional, ótimo tempero, pareceu muito com o feijão da minha avó. Pedi prato feito e vem muita comida. Há degustação de cachaça com licor. Indico a cachaça de gengibre e de maracujá. Aquele gostinho de comida de fazenda... delícia!.

Went there several times while in Alto Paraíso as it has many vegan options. Food was good but when they don't have the daily plate you're left with Pizza, Sandwich and other snack like food which isn't what I'm looking for in a good restaurant.

Great food, pets, awesome prices. I’ll be back tomorrow

Delicious food, sweet place, friendly staff. Really interesting menu and prices are reasonable. The burgers and the vegan chocolate torte were delicious. Only loses five stars because of the eco-unconsciousness of having plastic sauce sachets instead of bottles. Not seen these in a place like this for years. Other than that amazing. Thanks guys!

As long as you're prepared to wait (this is Brazil, after all) and especially if you go for the meal of the day, Cravo e Canela is the perfect lunch/dinner experience. I have rarely eaten vegan food that was this delicious (try it even if you eat meat elsewhere!). The place itself is quite cozy and you even have wifi over there. Plus the milkshakes are to die for. Super!

I really liked the space..., a green, chill garden supporting this way the concept of the restaurant as natural and healthy. The food was really good, the burger is big and satisfying. I went there two times in my trip, but the sunday, the time for waiting was a little bit big, like 45min.

Amazing place with incredible healthy vegetarian food. Highly recommend!

Fantastic in every way. Creative and delicious food that can be ordered vegan or vegetarian. I am not used to being so spoiled. Also, fast internet in a town where that can be difficult to find

Good hotel. Not glamorous but works for the nite!

Almoco self service

Nice, clean and comfy

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(Translated by Google) We visited Restaurante da Nenzinha in São Jorge, right after visiting Vale da Lua, about an 18-minute drive away, very close by. The food has that truly homemade flavor, very good and well-prepared. A special highlight was the rice with pequi, which was excellent! The atmosphere is simple but very well-maintained, with decor that reflects the local tradition. You can tell the restaurant has been there for years, maintaining the same welcoming and authentic style. The service was quick and attentive. As for the price, R$99/kg (October 2025), I thought it was a bit high, but I didn't compare it to other places in the region, so it might be the local standard. Overall, I recommend it! Good food, a relaxed atmosphere, and that rural vibe that perfectly suited São Jorge. (Original) Estivemos no Restaurante da Nenzinha, em São Jorge, logo após visitar o Vale da Lua, cerca de 18 minutos de carro, bem pertinho. A comida tem aquele sabor caseiro de verdade, muito boa e bem preparada. Destaque especial para o arroz com pequi, que estava excelente! O ambiente é simples, mas muito bem cuidado e com uma decoração que mostra a tradição do lugar. Dá pra perceber que o restaurante está ali há anos, mantendo o mesmo estilo acolhedor e autêntico. O atendimento foi ágil e atencioso. Quanto ao preço, estava R$ 99/kg (outubro/2025), achei um pouco alto, mas não cheguei a comparar com outros da região, então pode ser o padrão local. No geral, recomendo! Comida boa, ambiente tranquilo e aquele clima de interior que combinou perfeitamente com São Jorge.