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Casca Danta Waterfall

National Park Canastra

Driving 4x4 Difficult

Distance
119 km
Ascent
2.9 km
Descent
2.9 km
Low Point
750 m
High Point
1.5 km
Gradient
12˚
Casca Danta Waterfall Map

Created in 1972, the Serra da Canastra National Park has approximately 93,000 demarcated hectares and part of the territory of 6 municipalities: São João Batista do Glória, São Roque de Minas, Vargem Bonita, Sacramento, Delfinópolis and Capitólio, in the southwest of Minas Gerais .

Description

The area basically brings together two massifs: Serra da Canastra and Serra das Sete Voltas, with the Cândidos valley in between. Altitudes vary between 900 and 1,496 (Serra Brava tower) and the predominant vegetation is rocky fields, with patches of cerrado and riparian forests.

The rugged terrain and the undergrowth produce a unique landscape, with great panoramic views and many waterfalls over 100 meters high.

The characteristics of the relief and vegetation also favor the observation of wild animals, such as the giant anteater, the maned wolf and the pampas deer.

The Casca D'Anta Waterfall is the largest drop on the São Francisco River and is formed when the National Integration River leaves its "cradle" in the Serra da Canastra, in Minas Gerais.

Located in São José do Barreiro (MG), a district 38 kilometers from São Roque de Minas, it is formed by 186 meters of waterfall and is framed by a 186-meter-high bristle rock wall.

Difficulty

Difficult

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between April and September