01 / 08Stone City
& Clear River
Big horizons. Crystal-clear waters.
Let’s plan your trip

Chapada dos Guimarães · Brazil
A different kind of wonder.
Ancient seas. Sandstone horizons. Cerrado waters.
Discover Chapada with someone who calls it home.
A LOCAL WELCOMEHi, I’m Andrea.Your person in Chapada.

01 / Your local guide
Meet Andrea. The person who welcomes you, shapes your journey and walks beside you.
With Andrea, a cliff becomes a story of ancient deserts. A river reveals the living Cerrado. And your days take shape around what you love, how you like to travel and the people you’re travelling with.
From your first conversation to your last morning in Chapada, she connects the landscapes, the local people and the little details that make the journey yours.
02 / Follow your curiosity
Go beyond the postcard. Find the cliffs, caves, waters and wild perspectives you’d love to explore with Andrea.
01 / 08Big horizons. Crystal-clear waters.
02 / 08Trail time, swimming and an iconic view.
03 / 08Subterranean light. Stories in stone.
04 / 08A demanding trail. A wide-open reward.
05 / 08Eight waterfalls. A day to immerse yourself.
06 / 08Choose one, or bring the two together.
07 / 08Stay a little longer. Watch the light change.
08 / 08A new perspective. A refreshing finish.
03 / The time is yours
Start with the time you have. Then choose the landscapes, the stay and the little extras that feel like you.
A full day to follow your curiosity, with Andrea connecting every part of the experience.
A warm arrival, a full day of discovery and a gentle goodbye. Room to enjoy the in-between.
Three full experience days to discover different sides of Chapada, with a welcoming base to return to.
Choose Shine transport or your own/rented vehicle for 1, 3 or 5 days. With Shine, vehicle, driving and fuel are included; on 3/5-day journeys, choose each end independently in Chapada or Cuiabá/CGB, with light guided time on arrival and departure. CGB pick-up/return is included only at the ends you select. With your own vehicle, you arrange the car, driving and fuel; multi-day arrival/departure accompaniment is optional and selected independently.
Your arrival and departure plans follow your chosen start/end points and any flights. Andrea confirms routes, accommodation, optional stops and access before you book. All attraction and lookout entries selected in your confirmed proposal are included in the total, with no second entry payment at the visit. Meals depend on your chosen route. Want to arrive the evening before, enjoy more full experience days or keep a day free? Andrea can tailor the itinerary and nights in a personal proposal.

SHINE TOURS ×04 / A little more adventure
Climb ancient sandstone with Joca. Then trade the rock for a waterfall with Andrea.
A morning of top-rope climbing at our fixed rock site, with equipment, fitting and personal instruction. Whether it’s your first climb or you already love the rock, Joca helps you find your way.
YOUR AFTERNOON · CHOOSE ONE



Guidance, climbing equipment, insurance and your chosen waterfall entry are included. Transport follows your chosen category. Meals and trail snacks are optional. Climbing groups above 4 require a tailored proposal. Ages 10–65, with regular physical activity; Andrea and Joca confirm suitability and weather conditions.
Let’s plan a climbing day
OUR LOCAL STAY PARTNER05 / A place to come back to
A garden, a good breakfast and Carol’s hospitality. Your base in Chapada.
Stay at Abrigo Meraki as part of your 3 or 5-day journey. Choose camping, one smaller room for two or one large suite for four (shared/private are the same unit). Up to 6 travellers can stay in rooms; up to 12 can camp, or combine rooms for 6 with camping for 6, subject to availability. Breakfast comes with every option.
Two or four nights are included in your multi-day package, in your selected accommodation. Andrea confirms the room arrangement and availability for your group. Camping includes breakfast, bathroom access and outdoor areas. Bring your own equipment or select an optional rental kit with tent, mattress, blanket and pillows for up to 4 campers per kit. Selected kits enter your quote; availability is confirmed with Andrea.


Illustrative scenes inspired by Meraki.
Accommodation details are confirmed with Andrea.
Illustrative sceneAt the table
Carol prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is included with your Meraki stay; other meals and afternoon coffee can be pre-ordered.
Venue lunch is included at Paraíso, Aroe Jari Caves and Águas do Cerrado. On other routes, bring your food or arrange a meal and trail snack kit.
Andrea can recommend local restaurants, including meat dishes, deliveries and markets. These are paid separately. Share dietary needs when you plan.

06 / From arrival to the trailhead
Fly into Cuiabá (CGB). Let Andrea coordinate the road to Chapada, your local travel and the way back.
Private airport reception
Local transport · 4×4 where needed
With Shine transport · 3 & 5 daysChoose the start and end independently in Chapada or Cuiabá/CGB. Daily local transport and light guided arrival/departure time are included; airport pick-up/return applies only to the CGB ends you select.
1-day journeysChoose pick-up in Chapada or a complete CGB airport day, subject to flight and route timing.
Bringing your own vehicle?Choose a 1-, 3- or 5-day guided journey. You arrange the car, driving, rental and fuel, with seats for travellers and guides. For one day, meet Andrea in Chapada or arrange an accompanied round trip from Cuiabá/CGB, without lodging. Meraki lodging and breakfast are included in 3/5-day journeys; arrival/departure accompaniment is selected independently. Stone City & Clear River requires suitable 4×4 vehicles for the whole route fleet, or a quoted complement. Higher-clearance cars are recommended on other routes; Andrea confirms vehicles, luggage and access.
07 / Let’s make it yours
Tell Andrea what’s calling you. She’ll help turn it into a journey.
Your dates, your group and how many days you have. A little inspiration is enough to begin.
Ask Andrea for the journey PDF and access to the Shine calculator to explore routes, stays and extras.
She reviews your choices, flights and pace, then confirms your itinerary, inclusions and personal quote before you book.
For you, your family or your group. A journey shaped around your choices.
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A few things to know
Still curious about something?
Andrea is here to help.
All journeys include guided experience days, activity insurance and selected route entries. With Shine transport, vehicle, driving and fuel are included. On 3/5-day journeys, choose each end in Chapada or Cuiabá/CGB; CGB pick-up/return is included only where selected, with light guided arrival/departure time. With your own vehicle (1/3/5 days), you arrange the car, driving and fuel; multi-day arrival/departure accompaniment is selected independently. One-day journeys include no lodging: meet Andrea in Chapada or choose a complete Cuiabá/CGB day. Both multi-day categories include two or four nights at Meraki and breakfast. Lunch is included only at Paraíso, Aroe Jari and Águas do Cerrado. All attraction and lookout entries you select are included in the confirmed total, with no second entry payment at the visit. Your proposal lists your exact inclusions and chosen extras.
There are different paces, from easy walks and waterfall stops to the challenging 15 km São Jerônimo trek. The climbing experience welcomes first-timers and active climbers, with Joca’s equipment and instruction. Tell Andrea about your activity level and your group so she can recommend a suitable route.
Yes. Choose one signature experience for a 1-day journey or the central day of a 3-day stay. For five days, choose three experiences from different families. Andrea checks which combinations fit your schedule, interests and current conditions. Sunset lookouts and cultural stops can be arranged where timing allows.
Start a conversation with Andrea on Instagram, or prepare your message using the journey planner. Ask for the journey PDF and access to the Shine calculator to explore your choices. Duration, routes, group size, departure point, accommodation and extras shape your quote. Andrea confirms the itinerary and total before you book.
Prices and payment are in Brazilian reais (BRL). Any USD amount is approximate, using the dated PTAX sell reference shown in your quote. Pay 50% of the base price at booking and 50% on arrival. Andrea confirms availability, the payment method and the final amount for each payment before you book. Any applicable payment costs are disclosed in advance and apply only to the portion paid by that method, without duplicate charges. Confirmation depends on availability and receipt of the deposit.
Andrea confirms the methods available for your booking: Wise for international transfers; Stripe for foreign-issued cards remotely; InfinitePay for cards in person in Brazil and Brazilian-issued cards by payment link; Pix and cash in reais by arrangement. Foreign-issued cards do not offer instalments. Brazilian-issued credit cards may offer up to 12 instalments, subject to approval and confirmed terms. Card instalments do not change the 50% at booking / 50% on arrival deadlines. Wise uses its own exchange rate and costs; your bank may also charge currency conversion or other fees. Transfers must be credited by the due date, so allow time for processing.
Yes. Share the number of travellers, ages where relevant, interests and any mobility or dietary needs. Andrea arranges suitable transport, room configurations and activities. We welcome up to 12 travellers. The calculator estimates common arrangements up to 12 and checks vehicle seats and room capacity. Climbing above 4, special accommodation and arrangements outside the available fleet or capacity need a tailored proposal.
Andrea reviews your flights before confirming arrival, departure and any airport day trip. Access, swimming and climbing depend on local and weather conditions; routes may be adapted. Activity insurance is included in the package price. Andrea confirms the policy and coverage for your dates before booking; individual cover is arranged before the activity.