Here you feel at home

Small and grassy streets, old houses, with just a handful more than 600 residents and the Itambe Peak in the background composing this magical setting: this is Capivari, a small community hidden between Diamantina and Serro.  Rich in natural beauties, with waterfalls and trails that cross the preserved rocky fields of the Serra do Espinhaço, Capivara is a perfect destination for those who want to have a quiet life in a place lost in time. Here accommodation is provided by the residents, who happily open their houses for visitors who want an immersion to the local way of life. The cuisine also captures visitors for its grocery stalls, gum cookies, bagels baked in banana leaf, and of course the traditional cheese of Serro. The meals are always delicious and highly anticipated after long hikes. It’s all very simple, but it’s made with love, generosity and originality. Of one thing you can be certain: this exchange to a different way of life is the most special part of the trip.

Day 1- Belo Horizonte/Capivari

Arrival in Capivari scheduled for 2:30 pm. In the afternoon, walk towards the Capivari River for a relaxing swim.

Day 2- Capivari/Cachoeira do Tempo Perdido

Breakfast with local vegetables and authentic Serro cheese. Hike until the Lost Time Waterfall (Tempo Perdido), an interesting stop where the visitor can stand behind a wide void and floor covered with fine white sand. Return at the end of the day. This tour can also be done on horseback.

Day 3- Capivari/Cachoeira dos Coqueiros

Hike all day until the Coqueiros Waterfall, a steep black wall and crystal clear waters. On the way, see typical Serro vegetation. Return at the end of the day. This tour can also be done on horseback.

Day 4- Capivari/Rio Jequitinhonha

Capivari hike until Três Barras.

On the way, stop to bath and rest in the waterfalls and natural pools of the Jequitinhonha River. In the afternoon, return to Capivari. Visit the Community Center and the Artisan Hall. At night, watch a presentation of the Capivari Singing Theatre – Four Generations.

Day 5- Capivari/Belo Horizonte

Return to Belo Horizonte in the morning with arrival scheduled for late afternoon.