Pousada do Parque - Chapada dos Guimarães

This lodge is located ideally for people who really want to be surrounded by nature. It's the ideal place for trekkers, environmentalists and nature lovers in general who are looking for a comfortable place and various activity options that involve the natural wonders of Chapada dos Guimarães.


Located on the border of the National Park of Chapada dos Guimarães - state of Mato Grosso -  the lodge is situated next to the park's biggest attractions, such as: the Bridal Veil waterfall, São Jerônimo Hill,a series of Waterfalls, the Stone House, Tope de Fita, Carretão , trails etc. Located in a private reservation area, the lodge lies near two breathtaking waterfalls, a look-out tower, a cavern and a stone portal. In and around this lodge you, your family and friends will enjoy a friendly, simple and calm environment and fascinating sightseeing. Experience the unforgettable flora and fauna of Chapada dos Guimarães!



Rooms:

The lodge comes with 4 rustic-style rooms with bathrooms and air conditioning.

It also has a leisure area with a swimming pool, a veranda with hammroks, a mini-academy, a kiosk and a fireplace. The extremely pleasant climate usually makes the air conditioning unnecessary. After a good day's walk all you will want is to relax, and this is the ideal place for that.



The restaurant Teta da Loba is located next to the room section. To a wonderful view the customers can enjoy the tasty home-made food. The food is traditionally cooked on a firewood stove and the plates are displayed above it. The meals must be requested some time beforehand.



This lodge is increasingly visited by bird enthusiasts as well. About 280 different bird species are to be found in the surroundings of the lodge. If you are looking for peace and quiet and like to take walks in beautiful landscapes, then this is the place for you.



Waterfall trail

This 3-mile trail passes by the main park waterfalls. The first is the famous Bridal Veil fall, the park's highest at 86 m. Next up is the "Sete de Setembro" (7th of September) waterfall. The presence of a guide is required.

Rock Trail

This is an 8-km walk through one of the main archaeological sites of the Chapada. Among the attractions are the Stone House, the Stone Caiman, the Perforated Stone, the Mushroom and the Sacrifice Table. Here you can also pay a visit to mount São Jerônimo, the highest spot in the park with 836 m height.

Stone City

The walk is short (300 m), going through rocky formations, sculptured by wind and rain. Its forms recall the the ruins of a city. Access to the Stone City is via the Agua Fria road.

Hell´s Gate

From this spot you can see the Stone City in the distance. The most curious fact about this attraction is that on climbing the mountain range (before the gate's curve), if you turn off the engine and stop the car, it will go up instead of down.

Nossa Senhora do Sacramento Church

Located in the central park of the Chapada dos Guimarães, this historical monument was built by slaves in 1779. Built completely in barroco style, its altar is golden and still preserved.

Salgadeira

This is a former cattle drovers' stop where jerky used to be salted. There are restaurants and a waterfall awaiting sightseers.

Night Activities

In the city of Chapada dos Guimarães tourists can find bars and restaurants.