Cocais - Colonial village in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

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Barão de Cocais is a city located in the centre of Minas Gerais State. It possesses the typical architecture from the gold mining period with colonial houses and stone paths. The waterfall is made up of ten falls that drop down a 30-metre hill and end in natural water sprays and a large natural swimming pool.

Location - Duration

Duration: 12 hour(s)
Location: Pedra Pintada Sanctuary in Barão de Cocais.

Itinerary

- 6:30 am - Departure from the Belo Horizonte railroad station to the town of Barão de Cocais.

- 9:00 am - Arrival at Barão de Cocais. You will be taken to the Cocais village by van.

- Breakfast in Cocais and trek 4 km to the archaeological ranch of Pedra Pintada, where you will see many rock paintings.

- Trekking to the Pedra Pintada Waterfall (1.5 km), one of the most beautiful of Estrada's Real Circuit. It is also the perfect spot for adventure sports such as rappelling.

- At the end of the afternoon, you will return to the accommodation for a delicious home-made meal.

- Return to Belo Horizonte by van.

Cancellation policy

- Cancellations made15 days before the trip: 80% of the first payment will be refunded.
- Cancellations made15 to ten days before the trip: 50% of the first payment will be refunded.
- Cancellations made ten to five days before the trip: 40% of the first payment will be refunded.
- Cancellations made from five days to one day before the trip: No refund.

Children Policy

- Children older than ten years of age are allowed to participate in hiking activities with their parents or other responsible adults and are expected to pay regular rate.

- Teenagers older than 15 years of age are allowed to participate in certain activities with the authorization of parents or legal guardians. They are expected to pay regular rate.

Participant Guidelines

Included:

- Transportation by train and van
- Tickets to the archaeological ranch and to the waterfall area
- Personal trip insurance
- Snack at the track
- Specialised guides

What to bring:

- Bathing suit
- Towel
- Sun block
- Cap
- Water

Other Disclosures

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