Northern Majesties

Also spelled Catuá. The gem of the village of Campo Alegre (Mocambo/Mucambo district), in Paranã (TO), on the disputed GO–TO border strip north of Cavalcante. Guides say the drop is ~70 m; the state tourism registry lists 101 m. A tall fall set into a rock wall, whose great distinction is two pools side by side: one of cold emerald-green water fed by the waterfall, and another of warm turquoise-blue water welling up from a spring in the rock. An isolated place with no facilities, visitable only with an accredited guide.

A complex of five waterfalls on the Rio da Prata, from Pratinha to the monumental Rei do Prata: clear water, pools for swimming, and far fewer people. The local pick when someone asks for 'the truly most beautiful one'.

A complex of several waterfalls and pools along one circuit, on the Lajes and Canjica streams. Another favorite among those who know the Cavalcante area: clean water and a calm, crowd-free feel.