Colinas do Sul can be explored through two distinct highlights: the Caçada da Rainha as a cultural tradition and nature experiences around the water. When planning your trip, you can first decide whether to focus on the festival tradition, water activities, or both.

The Caçada da Rainha: Tradition and Remembrance

The Caçada da Rainha is a traditional celebration held annually in Colinas do Sul. The Batuque da Rainha is part of it and refers to a festival of emancipation, at which formerly enslaved people celebrated their newly gained freedom. This historical connection gives the Batuque its own significance within the festival.

During the Caçada, the Giro de Cima and Giro de Baixo groups ride on horseback through the countryside for about two weeks. They carry the banners of the Divino Espírito Santo and Nossa Senhora do Rosário. If you want to plan your trip around the festival, check the specific event dates in advance.

Boating, Beaches, and Nature in the Surrounding Area

The Serra da Mesa reservoir in Colinas do Sul offers opportunities for boating. Water conditions and providers may vary, so check the specific conditions before setting out.

Praia das Pedras is located in the municipality of Colinas do Sul, on the Tocantinzinho River. The beach has sandy and rocky areas; kayaking and hiking are possible there. You should check the conditions for these activities separately on site.

In the wider region, the São Miguel River, with its clear water, meets the Tocantinzinho, whose water is murky, at Encontro das Águas. Together, they form several beaches suitable for swimming, especially during the dry season, normally from April to October. Seasonal swimming conditions may vary.

The municipal context is also important for orientation: the APA de Pouso Alto includes the municipalities of Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Cavalcante, Colinas do Sul, Nova Roma, São João D’Aliança, and Teresina de Goiás. At the municipal level, Colinas do Sul is therefore part of this larger protected area.

Nature activities differ by activity and location: boating is possible at the reservoir in Colinas do Sul, kayaking and hiking are located at Praia das Pedras in the municipality, and swimming options at Encontro das Águas are in the wider region. This distinction helps you keep the different highlights in mind when planning your trip.

Getting There and Finding Your Way Around

A paved road connects Alto Paraíso de Goiás and Colinas do Sul. The section as far as Vila de São Jorge has a bike lane. If you are planning to cycle, take this route information into account; road conditions may change.

The Centro de Atendimento ao Turista (CAT) is located at Av. Ary Valadão Filho, s/n, Praça Central. It is open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you want to use the CAT for orientation, plan your visit according to the day of the week and its opening hours.

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