Vale da Lua
The São Miguel River has carved the grey rock into moonscape-like hollows and channels, with rock pools you can swim in. It is the most famous photo spot on the plateau.
Vale da Lua lies on a private estate about 5 km east of São Jorge village. Over time, the São Miguel River has eroded the conglomerate bedrock into a greyish-white rock bed full of round hollows and grooves that look like the surface of the moon. The clear rock pools are open for swimming. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the entrance, making it a good half-day outing. There is an entrance fee, and queues form when crowds are large. In the rainy season, heavy rain upstream can cause sudden flash floods. The site sounds alarms to clear visitors, so always follow staff instructions and watch out for slippery rocks.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- São Jorge Village
- Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park
- Cânions do Rio Preto
- Saltos do Rio Preto
- Mirante da Janela
- Cachoeira do Segredo
- Cataratas dos Couros
- Jardim de Maytrea