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Aiuruoca and Pico do Papagaio

Matutu Valley waterfalls and sunrise at 2,100 m

Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais3 days, boarding the evening beforeModerate to hard

In the Mantiqueira range, Aiuruoca is the gateway to Matutu Valley, a 30 km² nature reserve. The name comes from Tupi: "home of the purple-breasted parrot". Pico do Papagaio, at 2,105 m, is the state park’s main rock formation. It takes fitness, and the summit view repays it.

2.105 mat Pico do Papagaio
16 kmround trip to the summit
30 km²of reserve in Matutu Valley

Why go

A night hike to the summit

On the holiday trip, sunrise is seen from the top of Pico do Papagaio.

A waterfall every day

Fundo, Fadas, Macacos and Garcias, among others in the valley.

Mantiqueira highlands

A Royal Road destination at nearly 1,000 m, with a traditional Minas lunch.

Photos of the place

Itinerary

Holiday with Pico do Papagaio

Day 1

Matutu Valley

  • Fundo and Fadas waterfalls
  • Traditional Minas lunch. An afternoon of rest before the climb.
4.5 km · moderate to hard
Day 2

Pico do Papagaio

  • Night hike to the 2,100 m summit for sunrise
16 km round trip · moderate to hard
Day 3

Waterfalls and back

  • Macacos or Garcias waterfall
  • Lunch in town and leaving for São Paulo

What’s included

  • Certified adventure tourism guide
  • First aid kit
  • Adventure insurance
  • 2 nights at an inn, triple or double rooms, with breakfast
  • Transport by van or car, with transfers

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch in town

Is it for me?

Level: Moderate to hard
  • Requires fitness: not suitable for sedentary travelers.
  • The sunrise depends on the weather and may not be visible on foggy days.

Where it is

Destination: Aiuruoca, MGMeeting point: Estação Vergueiro, São PauloApproximate map.

What to bring

  • Headlamp, with spare batteries
  • Hiking boots or closed non-slip shoes
  • Warm layer: mountain nights are cold
  • Water and trail snacks
  • Swimwear and towel

FAQ

Why do we leave the night before?

So we arrive early and enjoy the whole day. The trip date is the activity day; boarding is the night before, as shown under "Meeting point".

How do I book?

Choose the date, option and number of travelers and check out. Your booking is confirmed once payment is approved and the confirmation email is sent. Read purchase and cancellation

What if it rains or the weather changes?

For safety, the route may be adjusted or rescheduled if there’s a risk. See Purchase and cancellation (in Portuguese). Read purchase and cancellation

Can I cancel?

Yes. The amount retained depends on how far in advance you cancel. Full rules are in Purchase and cancellation (in Portuguese). Read purchase and cancellation

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