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Cavernas do Peruaçu National Park

Janelão Cave, the Ballerina’s Leg and rock art in the open air

Vale do Peruaçu, Minas Gerais5 days, 4 nightsModerate

In northern Minas, the 56,448-hectare park was created in 1999 to protect caves and archaeological sites. Janelão Cave holds the Ballerina’s Leg, cited as the world’s largest stalactite, and the rock walls tell the story of people in the valley. Groups are limited to four participants.

56 mil haof national park
4people per expedition
1999year created

Why go

Janelão Cave

Huge sinkholes, immense chambers and the Ballerina’s Leg.

Rock art

Lapa do Boquete, Lapa dos Desenhos and a rock wall like an open-air studio.

Only four people

A limited group, with guide, park monitor and photographer.

São Francisco River

Optional river trip at sunset, for R$ 90.

Photos of the place

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

  • Meeting at the airport, transfer to the inn and overnight
Day 2

Lapas and Arco do André

  • Lapa do Boquete, Arco do André and Lapa dos Desenhos
Moderate · dry walk
Day 3

Janelão Cave

  • Lapa do Índio, Lapa Bonita and Janelão Cave
1.5 km total · moderate · dry walk
Day 4

Lapas de Reza, Carlúcio and Caboclo

  • Last day of visits in the park
  • Optional: São Francisco River trip at sunset
Moderate · dry walk
Day 5

Back to Montes Claros

  • Breakfast at 7 a.m., leaving at 9 a.m.

What’s included

  • Transport airport / inn / airport
  • Adventure insurance
  • Attraction tickets
  • Certified adventure tourism guide
  • Park monitors
  • Triple or double rooms (women’s and men’s)
  • Breakfast
  • Transfers to the attractions
  • Photographer

Not included

  • Airfare
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Trail snack (can be bought at the inn)
  • São Francisco River trip, R$ 90 per person

Is it for me?

Level: Moderate
  • Requires fitness: not suitable for sedentary travelers.
  • Not recommended if you have claustrophobia or limited mobility.
  • Trails are dry but have plenty of ups and downs.

Where it is

Destination: Vale do Peruaçu, MGMeeting point: Aeroporto de Montes ClarosApproximate map.

What to bring

  • Hiking boots or closed non-slip shoes
  • Long pants and a sleeved T-shirt
  • Water and trail snacks
  • Sunscreen and a hat

FAQ

Do I need to buy my own flight?

Yes. Airfare is not included. We meet at the airport: book your return flight departing from the time listed in the itinerary.

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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