La Vallée de la Lune
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À Alto Paraíso de Goiás
Nichée au cœur de la région de la Chapada do Veados, le Vale da Lua offre une expérience véritablement remarquable, un paysage qui semble avoir été sculpté par un autre monde. Souvent comparé à la lune en raison de ses formations rocheuses incurvées distinctives, ce site est le résultat de d’innombrables années d’érosion par le flux incessant du Rio São Miguel. Ces roches anciennes, parmi les plus anciennes de notre planète, constituent un mélange captivant de quartz et d’ardoise, présentant une palette de gris et de beiges qui contraste de manière dramatique avec les eaux claires et cristallines des piscines et des cascades ruisselantes disséminées partout.
La puissance érosive de l’eau a créé un ensemble fascinant de cratères et de formes inhabituelles, révélant l’incroyable histoire géologique de ce lieu. Bien que le trajet pour atteindre la vallée puisse impliquer de parcourir des routes cahoteuses – en particulier la route d’accès au parking – le sentier relativement court et gérable menant au cœur du Vale da Lua vaut vraiment la peine. Vous découvrirez ainsi une série de piscines naturelles, parfaites pour une baignade rafraîchissante au milieu d’un paysage aussi époustouflant.
Les commentaires récents des visiteurs soulignent une expérience mitigée, certains louant la beauté et la tranquillité uniques, tandis que d’autres expriment des préoccupations concernant les infrastructures et la gestion de la capacité. Il est important d’être conscient que la redevance d’entrée actuelle s’élève à 50 euros, et certains visiteurs ont noté un manque d’installations proportionné à ce coût. Malgré ces observations, le Vale da Lua reste une destination de beauté naturelle et d’intérêt géologique considérables – un lieu pour se connecter à la puissance et à l’art de la nature, et pour apprécier un coin unique du Portugal.
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The rock formations make the place feel like you ARE in the moon! The dry season gives more opportunities for entering the caves which is prohibited during the wet season for safety reasons. Highly recommended.
After thoroughly researching the waterfalls and trails in Chapada dos Veadeiros, I was genuinely torn about whether or not to visit Vale da Lua. It’s one of the most talked-about spots in the region, and naturally, expectations were high. However, I left with mixed feelings. While the rock formations shaped over millennia are visually striking, the overall visitor experience left much to be desired — especially considering the entrance fee, which is relatively high for what is offered. What many travelers might not know beforehand is that several natural attractions in the region, including Vale da Lua, are located on private land. That alone isn’t necessarily a problem — as long as the management offers value in return. In this case, however, there is virtually no infrastructure, no educational or environmental interpretation, and no visible oversight or preservation efforts at the site. The trail is short and accessible, but beyond the views, there’s little to enhance the experience or justify the cost. Nature in its purest form is priceless, and while it’s understandable that maintenance comes at a cost, visitors deserve more than just access — they deserve care, information, and basic facilities that protect both them and the environment. Sadly, I saw no trash bins, no guides, and no clear signage. If you’re seeking a more meaningful connection with nature, I recommend exploring the many free or lower-cost trails in the area. These often provide not only richer immersion but also more solitude and authenticity, far from the “Instagram-only” experiences. Chapada dos Veadeiros is full of incredible natural beauty — you just have to know where to look beyond the hype.
This place is very unique and strongly recommended for a special experience. This is so different from most places I've seen! The rock formation, the color, and the scenery are breathtaking! 40 reas to enter! Hitchhiking is very easy in this city, even from Alto Paraiso. It took me 5 min to hop in a ride as there is no bus transportation (i heard of one but everyone Hitchhikes). Taxi can be costly there. Every fall cost 40 reas, including the 3 or 4 miradors. So, be ready to spend to access these places. I preferred Salto Curumbo (south of Brasilia as it had 5 amazing waterfalls, a waterpark, and 3 swimming pool for 65 reas). See and follow my other reviews for pics.
This is the closest I'll ever get to being on the moon without actually being there 😆. The natural rock formations is stunning and lots of opportunities for cool pictures. There are crevices/caves in the water area that are cool to explore if you have a tour guide or someone that knows where to go. It can be quite claustrophobic/scary if you're not comfortable with enclosed spaces and/or swimming.
40 real for entrance in low season, but only pix or cash . Pretty short trail but very interesting and unusual. It is really like the moon surface
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