
Cavernas do Peruaçu National Park
Janelão Cave, the Ballerina’s Leg and rock art in the open air
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.
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
Arrival
- Meeting at the airport, transfer to the inn and overnight
Lapas and Arco do André
- Lapa do Boquete, Arco do André and Lapa dos Desenhos
Janelão Cave
- Lapa do Índio, Lapa Bonita and Janelão Cave
Lapas de Reza, Carlúcio and Caboclo
- Last day of visits in the park
- Optional: São Francisco River trip at sunset
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?
- 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
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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