Very well-structured park headquarters, suitable for receiving weekend visitors and even those who want to explore its preserved natural environment. Well-maintained trails, without signs of rubbish, signposted and enchantingly beautiful. Park staff are very attentive, helpful and have an infectious charisma. I recommend it and I will always come back!

Very good structure. It has a camping area with barbecue grills, chalets for up to 5 people, a restaurant and Wi-Fi access. The river is very beautiful, it has beautiful waterfalls with clean, drinkable water. It's a tough trail for those who are sedentary, but the view is worth it. For those going to Cachoeira do Crioulo via the trail, I suggest returning down the river.

Wonderful park, very clean, well preserved. Waterfalls, viewpoints and trails of varying degrees of difficulty (from 1km to 6.5 km, each section). Exquisite organization, from prior scheduling of accommodation (camping or accommodation) via email, to logistics during the visit (the restaurant is excellent and has delicious breakfast and lunch). Trails signposted and very well maintained. Water points (at the exit of the waterfall trails and just before the Crioulo waterfall). Balance between being in nature with freedom (trails are self-guided and very open), and safety (concierge monitors entrance and park guards are always circulating). Perfect place to go with friends and family, or for solitary immersions.

The park is excellent with good facilities to welcome adventurers/tourists. It has a great camping area with clean bathrooms with electric shower, water fountain, barbecue grills... The river runs close to the campsite with an excellent beach for swimming, just be careful with children! The park also has accommodation with rooms with beds, you just need to bring bed linen and towels. Unfortunately we went there to spend the day, go to the waterfalls, bathe in the river, etc... and to our surprise the restaurant was closed, we had nothing to eat or drink. They could have warned on the website that the restaurant was closed and for people to bring their food and drinks, but a public body, you know how it is... When you go to the park, don't put the park directly on Google maps, put the city São Gonçalo do Rio Preto, because otherwise Google maps will make you leave the highway and enter a dirt road that will lead nowhere. It's the same way when you come back, put the city of São Gonçalo, otherwise, if you go straight to Diamantina, Maps will drop you onto a farm with no way out. Entrance to the park is 20 reais per person and always ask for a receipt (if you don't want the money to be kept by the employee). Pets are prohibited. To get there, I advise you to go with a car that is higher in relation to the ground (cars like gol, palio, suvs, get there easily).

Visitamos o Parque Estadual do Rio Preto (PERP) entre 2 e 5 dez 2021: no primeiro dia choveu forte à tarde, faltou luz, sem telefone e internet e restaurante fechado, apesar de agendamento prévio e confirmação de reserva. Ficamos sem almoço, jantar e café da manhã, que sufoco! Tudo bem, somos precavidos e tranquilos: trouxemos fósforos, vela, lanterna, lanches e repelente (muuito mosquito). Salvou-nos o Pedro, funcionário do Parque, que solidário trouxe uma garrafa térmica de café no segundo dia! Ficamos no Chalé 1 - Barbatimão: excelente, limpo, banheiro grande, janelas teladas, varanda com rede, mas sentimos falta de mesa e duas cadeiras. O restaurante só abriu no almoço do segundo dia em diante, com cardápio bastante restrito. Não há informações sobre a fauna, flora etc., inclusive mapa do PERP, apesar das trilhas estarem muito bem sinalizadas. Dentre as cachoeiras do PERP, excluímos as de elevado grau de dificuldade e distantes: a do Crioulo e a Sempre Viva. No segundo dia fizemos a Trilha do Cerrado que finda na queda d'água Vau das Éguas e, no meio do caminho tem o Poço do Veado, o Rio Lento, onde nos banhamos, e o Vau Bravo. No terceiro dia, visitamos a Forquilha, encontro de rios, e o Poço de Areia, uma grande praia de rio onde ficamos. A beleza da natureza do cerrado e a simpatia dos funcionários do PERP suplantaram as 30h sem luz, sem banho quente, sem telefonia e sem internet! [Obs.: as fotos foram selecionadas de modo a que as placas indicassem os locais visitados, mas o GoogleMaps as carregam aleatoriamente...]

(Translated by Google) I visited the Park for the first time in 2005; returning there just this week, I realized it remains Magnificent. It looks like a parallel universe, where nature has a different rhythm, gentle, silent; the fish swim beside you without fear, the landscapes are grandiose, vivid paintings. A place to keep in your heart..Congratulations and gratitude to Tonhão and all the employees and service providers (like the welcoming Waléria) who somehow donate their energy and contribute to the construction of a harmonious ecosystem between human beings and the nature. A place where a bird wakes you up every day and I hope I can be there more often, thank you! A hug to the lazy anteaters. (Original) Visitei o Parque pela primeira vez em 2005; retornando lá apenas esta semana, percebi que continua Magnífico. Parece um universo paralelo, onde a natureza tem um ritmo diferente, gentil, silenciosa; os peixes nadam ao seu lado sem medo, as paisagens são grandiosas, pinturas vivas. Um lugar pra se guardar no coração..Parabéns e gratidão ao Tonhão e todos os funcionários e prestadores de serviço (como a acolhedora Waléria) que de alguma forma, doam sua energia e contribuem para a construção de um ecossistema harmonioso entre seres humanos e a natureza. Um lugar onde uma ave te amanhece todos os dias e espero poder estar mais vezes aí, obrigado! Um abraço aos tamanduás preguiçosos.

Parque muito bem cuidado. Tem área de camping, churrasqueira nós quiosques, banheiro limpo, com chuveiro quente. Tem restaurante, mas tem que avisar antes que irá almoçar, pois não fazem em grande quantidade. As cachoeiras do porque são lindas, assim como todo o percurso. Estou apaixonada por esse parque, pela beleza e estrutura. E da para levar crianças sem medo. Há vários pontos de piscinas naturais durante o percurso, além da trilha ser limpa e bem sinalizada. Recomendo!

The park is well structured, the trails are well marked, we did two trails, the Creole waterfall, facing the ever-living waterfall, the trail was 14 km round trip, it's worth it because it's an incredible place.

I spent 4 days there trekking by my own. Amazing nature, waterfalls and wild life, a lonely paradise. Only thing I felt not comfortable it was not be allowed to be alone in some waterfalls, but I was lucky enough to do so getting into the park by Chapada do Couto entrance.

(Translated by Google) Amazing place. Sensational. Of different beauties. Trails, waterfalls, mountains, vegetation. I stayed there for three days, and I really enjoyed it. I will come back for sure (Original) Lugar incrível. Sensacional. De belezas diversas. Trilhas, cachoeiras, montanhas, vegetação. Fiquei três dia lá, e curti muito. Voltarei com certeza

The place is incredible but the management is terrible, I requested a reservation in September 2023, Tonhao asked to call in December, I called, he asked to call another week because I simply hadn't bought an agenda, absurd but I waited, I called again and reservations were suspended and more Once, after several attempts, he informed me that there were no vacancies for the date I wanted. The lack of respect is absurd.

(Translated by Google) Park very organized and well signposted the trails to the various waterfalls, has a camping and also accommodation to spend weekends. But you need an appointment. Bathrooms are very clean and have hot water (at the campsite) (Original) Parque muito organizado e bem sinalizado as trilhas para as diversas cachoeiras, possui um camping e também alojamento para passar finais de semana. Porém precisa de agendamento. Os banheiros são muito limpos e possuem água quente (no camping)

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My 3rd time at the park. The service from the staff is wonderful. Exceptional place. Beautiful waterfalls, surprising river. Prepare yourself physically because Cachoeira do Crioulo has a river walk that is for experienced hikers and depends on good physical fitness. Magical place.

I went on an excursion, we went up to Cachoeira do Crioulo and went down to Cachoeira das Semper Vivas (heavy level: due to gravel on the trail and the rock formations of the water route). In the month of May, the weather was already cloudy and the water was freezing cold. But the conservation of the park, the landscapes and the clean air make up for it. It was worth the experience!!!

A fantastic Conservation Unit with great staff and infrastructure in the interior of Minas Gerais, space and activities for the whole family who enjoy trails and tranquility. It is possible to stay at PERP in accommodation for groups or even couples, the water pressure in the showers is fantastic, and there is a restaurant in the park with fantastic food and service. If so, go in peace.

Perfect and organized. Guided trails

(Translated by Google) Wonderful waterfalls, excellent infrastructure, very attentive staff ... (Original) Cachoeiras maravilhosas, infraestrutura excelente, pessoal muito atencioso...

(Translated by Google) Unforgettable place! (Original) Lugar inesquecível!

(Translated by Google) Great place for hiking. Park well structured with lodging, camping area with kiosks and toilets and restaurants. It has long trails with free guides and medium and short trails without guide. Many waterfalls and gangs to swim. All very well organized (Original) Ótimo lugar para um hiking. Parque bem estruturado com hospedagem, área de camping com quiosques e banheiros e restaurantes. Possui trilhas longas com guias gratuitos e trilhas médias e curtas sem necessidade de guia. Muitas cachoeiras e gangues para nadar. Tudo muito bem organizado

(Translated by Google) Perfect place for trekking, with intense contact with nature. State park with great infrastructure. (Original) Lugar perfeito para a prática de trekking, com intenso contato com a natureza. Parque estadual com ótima infraestrutura.

(Translated by Google) Good dimais all beautiful wonderful staff note thousand congratulations I come here whenever I can love everything here congratulations (Original) Bom dimais tudo lindo funcionários maravilhosos nota mil parabéns venho aqui sempre que posso adoro tudo aqui parabéns

(Translated by Google) Great park. Both to stay and to spend the day. All facilities are well maintained and the trails are well signposted. (Original) Ótimo Parque. Tanto para se hospedar, quanto para passar o dia. Todas instalações são bem conservadas e as trilhas estão bem sinalizadas.

(Translated by Google) Top place too many excellent service excellent dictionaries Note 10 (Original) Lugar top demais atendimento excelente dicionários nota 10

(Translated by Google) The park is very beautiful, just have to improve a little on the payment method on site. (Original) O parque é muito bonito, só tem que melhorar um pouco na forma de pagamento no local.

(Translated by Google) Very preserved. Easy access, good road. Place for food is good tourist structure. I recommend. (Original) Muito preservado. Acesso fácil, estrada boa. Local para alimentação é boa estrutura turística. Recomendo.

(Translated by Google) Extraordinary place (Original) Lugar extraordinário

(Translated by Google) This place is magical, charming. Its waterfalls, vegetation, everything is wonderful. love it (Original) Este lugar é mágico, encantador. Suas cachoeiras, vegetação, tudo maravilhoso. Amooo

Excelente. Parque é muito bem administrado. Trilhas sinalizadas, as cachoeiras são lindas, as pinturas rupestres são conservadas... A vegetal é ímpar com sua flora rica... e as formações rochosas são de encher os olhos. A estrutura de alojamento e refeitório é digna de elogios também. Recomendo!!

(Translated by Google) Really, as some reviews I read said, some spots on the dirt road are pretty bad. On arrival, the last 7km were more difficult for the suspension of the car. The rest of the way was perfect, patrolled and well maintained (August/22). We went through São Gonçalo do Rio Preto, the route indicated on the park's website. But it was worth it. The Park is very well maintained and has a camping structure, accommodation in the chalets. They have several clean bathrooms with hot showers. Filtered water drinking fountain. A show!! There are small, medium and long trails. I only regretted not having arrived earlier kkkkk The tour is wonderful and the destinations are stunning. I fell in love. Guided tours no longer exist, but everything is very well signposted. The restaurant is closed on weekdays with less traffic. So bring your lunch. (Original) Realmente, assim como algumas avaliações que li disseram, alguns pontos da estrada de terra são bem ruins. Na chegada os últimos 7km foram mais sofridos para a suspensão do carro. O resto do caminho estava perfeito, patrolado e bem conservado (agosto/22). Fomos por São Gonçalo do Rio Preto, trajeto indicado no site do parque. Mas valeu a pena. O Parque é muito bem mantido e possui estrutura de camping, hospedagem nos chales. Possuem vários banheiros limpinhos e com ducha quente. Bebedouro de agua filtrada. Um show!! São trilhas pequenas, médias e longas. Só me arrependi de não ter chegado mais cedo kkkkk O passeio é maravilhoso e os destinos deslumbrantes. Fiquei apaixonada. As visitas guiadas não existem mais, mas é tudo muito bem sinalizado. O restaurante não funciona em dias de semana com menor movimento. Então leve seu lanche.

O parque em si é muito bonito, mas a administração não te oferece praticamente nada, depois que você estaciona o carro e inicia a caminhada, tem que ir na fé, sem bebedouros ou pontos de apoio (somente sanitários depois de 1,5 km), funcionários para te orientar e te socorrer em caso de acidente ou ficar perdido. Para quem quiser ir, umas dicas, ida somente de carro até a portaria, estrada de chão ruim, necessário preparo físico médio, leve água, lanche e vá com tênis e roupas próprias para trilhas.

(Translated by Google) Very good! (Original) Muito bom!

(Translated by Google) Cordiality from the entrance to the exit! an incredible place to stroll and be in direct contact with nature, very well prepared naked employees help all the time, leaving a big hug to the manager Tonhão and all his team !!! (Original) Cordialidade desde a entrada ate a saida! um lugar incrivel para passear e estar em contato direto com a natureza, colaboradores muito bem preparados nus auxiliam o tempo todo, deixando um grande abraço ao gerente Tonhão e toda sua equipe!!!

(Translated by Google) Well structured accommodation within the park, free guide service (from the park itself), fair price restaurant and home cooked food, beautiful waterfalls. Ideal for taking children, with short trails and easy access. (Original) Alojamento com boa estrutura dentro do parque, serviço de guia gratuito (do próprio parque), restaurante com preço justo e comida caseira, lindas cachoeiras. Ideal para de levar crianças, com trilhas curtas e de fácil acesso.

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful place, beautiful waterfalls very well maintained. Everyone who works there has a dedication and awareness of how important it is to preserve nature. Congratulations Tonhão and team. (Original) Um lugar muito bonito, cachoeiras lindas muito bem cuidado. Todos que trabalham lá uma dedicação e conscientização de como é importante preservarmos a natureza. Parabéns Tonhão e equipe.

(Translated by Google) Place of great natural beauty. Park staff very polite and helpful. Simple restaurant with delicious food. It is very worth knowing! (Original) Local de muita beleza natural. Funcionários do Parque muito educados e solícitos. Restaurante simples com comida gostosa demais. Vale muito a pena conhecer !

(Translated by Google) Park of untouched beauty, guides with expertise and kindness, accommodation with reasonable comfort, canteen with delicious food and service grade 10. (Original) Parque de beleza intocada, guias com expertise e gentileza, acomodações com conforto razoável, cantina com comida gostosa e atendimento nota 10.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful, good place to take children, very green, exuberant nature, beautiful waterfalls. (Original) Muito lindo, local bom para levar crianças, muito verde, natureza exuberante, belas cachoeiras.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful place with very good structure and very kind and attentive professionals! Every miner should know. (Original) Maravilha de lugar com estrutura muito boa e profissionais muito amáveis e atenciosos! Todo mineiro deveria conhecer.

(Translated by Google) Simply amazing place !!!!! Rivers and waterfalls of crystal clear water, inspiring landscapes, and that wonderful feeling of those who like to be in contact with nature! The park offers well-designed chalets for those who wish to stay, a camping area with bathrooms and also barbecue kiosks. In addition there is a restaurant where the food is very tasty! In the morning the homemade breads are the attraction of coffee, and the lunch time is more tasty with the cook's spice that is a delight! To visit the Crioulo and Semper Viva waterfalls, you need to be accompanied by a park guide, who are very kind and helpful. Anyway, for you do not know this park, it is worth venturing out for a few days there! You will love!!! (Original) Lugar simplesmente incrível!!!!! Rios e cachoeiras de águas cristalinas, paisagens inspiradoras, e aquela sensação maravilhosa de quem gosta de estar em contato com a natureza! O parque oferece chalés bem elaborados para quem deseja se hospedar, área de camping com banheiros e também quiosques para fazer churrascos. Além disso há um restaurante onde a comida é muito gostosa! De manhã os pães caseiros são a atração do café, e a hora do almoço fica mais saborosa com o tempero da cozinheira que é uma delícia! Para visita às cachoeiras do Crioulo e Sempre Viva é necessário o acompanhamento de um guia do parque, que por sinal são super gentis e prestativos. Enfim, para você que não conhece esse parque, vale a pena se aventurar por alguns dias lá! Você vai adorar!!!

(Translated by Google) Sensational place. Pure nature look for the Tonhão gte of the place. A person with a lot of culture and knows all about it. (Original) Lugar sensacional. Natureza pura procurem o Tonhão gte do local. Pessoa de muita cultura e sabe de tudo de la.

(Translated by Google) Simply a charming place ..... (Original) Simplesmente um lugar encantador.....

(Translated by Google) It's beautiful (Original) E lindo

(Translated by Google) The park is beautiful, it allows a direct contact with nature .. It has many waterfalls with trails and beautiful landscapes. The cottages are practical and the food is very tasty. (Original) O parque é lindo, possibilita um contato direto com a natureza.. Possui muitas cachoeiras com trilhas e lindas paisagens. Os chalés são práticos e a comida muito saborosa.

(Translated by Google) Waterfalls too far away, in some you can go by car closer but the access is closed by the administration, very expensive entrance and in the carnival closed restaurant having to take food, drinks for long distances . (Original) Cachoeiras muito longe,em algumas pode-se ir de carro mais próximo mas o acesso e' fechado pela administração,entrada muito cara e no carnaval restaurante fechado tendo q levar alimentação,bebidas por longas distância .

(Translated by Google) Great structure, calm and pleasant. (Original) Ótima estrutura, calmo e agradável.

(Translated by Google) An amazing place to spend the weekend (Original) Um lugar incrivel para passar o final de semana

(Translated by Google) Nice place, spacious and comfortable. But needs better attention in the bathrooms. (Original) Lugar agradável , espaçoso e cômodo. Porém precisa de uma atenção melhor nos banheiros.

(Translated by Google) I was on this last holiday and the wonderful place and attention of the manager Tonhão and all the staff is top notch. Gorgeous gorgeous! (Original) Estive nesse último feriado e o lugar maravilhoso e a atenção do gerente Tonhão e toda equipe é de primeira qualidade. Lindo lindo!

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place, great infrastructure (Original) Um lugar lindo, ótima infraestrutura

(Translated by Google) Loved it (Original) Amei

(Translated by Google) Invigorating (Original) Revigorante

(Translated by Google) Wonderful place! (Original) Lugar maravilhoso!

(Translated by Google) Preserved place, everything very clean, all collaborators and visitors are polite. (Original) Local preservado, tudo muito limpo, todos colaboadores e visitantes são educados.

(Translated by Google) The team is rated 1000. They make sure that the visitor feels at home and are also extremely helpful and attentive. The structure of the park is fantastic. Everything very organized and clean. Team note 1000 even. (Original) O time é nota 1000. Fazem questão que o visitante se sinta em casa e além disso são extremamente solícitos e atenciosos. A estrutura do parque é fantástica. Tudo muito organizado e limpo. Equipe nota 1000 mesmo.

(Translated by Google) Incredible place (Original) Lugar incrível

(Translated by Google) Best place in Minas to rest your head, show the ball. (Original) Melhor lugar de Minas para descansar a cabeça, show de bola.

(Translated by Google) Love! Wonderful place! A rich nature! Waterfalls! Water spotless! atenciisos guides! The manages congratulations ???? worth (or not) it rained a lot and did not yield to enjoy it, bathe in the waters of the Black River and wash the soul, renew your energy! Still we leave renewed energy, rested and already marking date to come back! ??????????????? (Original) Adoro! Lugar maravilhoso! Uma natureza riquíssima! Cachoeiras! Água limpíssima! Guias atenciisos! A gerencia de parabéns ???? pena (ou nao)que choveu muito e não deu para aproveitar ,tomar banho nas aguas do rio preto e lavar a alma, renovar as energias! Mesmo assim saímos de energias renovadas ,descansados e ja marcando data pra voltar! ???????????????

(Translated by Google) I loved it!!!!! freshwater rivers and sandy beach !!!! (Original) Adorei!!!!! Rios de água doce e areia de praia!!!!

(Translated by Google) Excellent place, muuuiiitoo beautiful! (Original) Excelente lugar, muuuiiitoo bonito!

(Translated by Google) A unique experience ! (Original) Uma experiência única !

The most beautiful waterfalls I have seen, because there is sand!

Excellent tour

Beautiful!