Day 1 – Palmeiras – Guiné / Gerais do Rio Preto / Rampa Lookout / Ruinha / Funis River Waterfalls / Casa dos Nativos; 

On the first day, we will travel from the municipalities of Lençóis or Palmeiras to the village of Guiné. In Guiné, we will start the trail from a drop of approximately 180 m, known as Aleixo. We will soon reach the highlands of Gerais do Rio Preto, bathed by the river of the same name, which we will cross next. After crossing the Rio Preto, we will come across the beautiful view from the Pati Lookout, a recommended place to take photos and admire the view. After an explanation about the local geography, history and geology, we will go down the Rampa that gives us access to Ruinha, today popularly known as Igrejinha. At Igrejinha, we will have a snack, and we will also see the structure that for a long time was the main chapel of Pati, where the residents of the Valley gathered for mass. After the visit and snack, we will go down the Funis River towards the 3 waterfalls that run through its bed. After a nice bath in the main waterfall, which bears the river’s name, we will head towards the overnight stay at the accommodation selected for the occasion.

Approximate mileage: 12 KM

Approximate elevation difference: 544 positive and 676 negative.

Day 2 – Casa dos Nativos / Old Pati City Hall / Poço da Árvore / Meeting of the rivers / Return.

On the second day, after breakfast, we will travel along one of the access roads to Pati, towards the old City Hall building, which currently functions as a guesthouse, organized by Mr. Jailson and his partner, Mrs. Maria. From the city hall, we will see the iconic view of Morro do Castelo, an ideal stop for photos and explanations about the local history and geology. After a short walk from the city hall, we will arrive at Poço da Árvore, formed by a series of waterfalls at the end of the Funis (or Piabas) River. In addition to a delicious bath in the best bathing spot in the entire Pati Valley, we will also visit the meeting point of the Lapinha and Funis rivers. At the meeting point of both rivers, it is possible to learn about the hydrographic logic of the region. After the visit, we will return by the same route to the natives’ accommodation.

Approximate mileage: 08 KM

Approximate elevation difference: 80 positive and 111 negative.

Day 3 – Casa dos Nativos / Funis River / Climbing Morro do Castelo / Visiting the Pati do Meio Lookout / Visiting the Lapinha River Lookout / Returning to Casa dos Nativos;

On the second day, after breakfast, we will cross a stretch of the Funis River towards Morro da Lapinha. Once we have started the arduous climb, we will pass through stretches of mud, rocks, and climbs to reach the first lookout point, with a view of Pati do Meio, a region on the banks of the Funis River. Continuing the climb, we will reach the Lapinha cave, which must be crossed using flashlights. After crossing the cave, we will reach the main lookout points with a view of the Lapinha River, with a view of the Calixto Waterfall. After historical and geographical explanations about the region, which has a wide view of all directions of the Chapada National Park, we will descend all the way to the Funis River, where we will take a well-deserved bath after the effort of the climb. After the bath, we will return to the natives’ house.

Approximate mileage: 08 KM

Approximate elevation gain: 600 positive and 493 negative.

The routes are not fixed and unchangeable. Weather and physical conditions may change the course of the trail, and the Guide will be aware of these incidents. If the route plans are changed, the group will be informed in advance of the reasons and also of the new schedule.