Catimbau Valley National Park 3 days and 2 nights
Catimbau Valley National Park 3 days and 2 nights
Catimbau Valley National Park 3 days and 2 nights
Catimbau Valley National Park, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Low physical effort, easy technical difficulty.
Hiking boots, pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat, trekking pole (optional), small trekking backpack, flashlight, insect repellent, sunscreen, prescription medicine (if needed), first-aid kit, bathing suit, coat, raincoat and drinking water.
Day 1: Igrejinha Trail; Day 2: Santuário (Sanctuary) Trail and Torres (Towers) Trail; Day 3: Canyons and Deer Trail (or Trail of the Headless Men) and Chapadão + Gallery Zé Bezerra; Return
Hiking, rock paintings, observing local geography, flora and fauna, contemplating sunsets, interaction with nature and local culture.
People who love hiking, nature and local culture
By plane: National and international flights to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
Land: Go to Recife Bus Station “TIP - Terminal Integrado de Passageiros de Recife”
Once you arrive in Recife (by plane or overland) our exclusive transfer service will pick you up (meeting point to be arranged) and will take you to Buíque/Vale do Catimbau - Vale do Catimbau National Park.
In Buíque you will be welcomed by Luciano, our “tour guide” and your host in Buíque.
Igrejinha Trail – Sunsets and contemplation
Torres (Towers) Trail, Turtle Shell and Flour House (rock paintings)
Santuário (Sanctuary) Trail
Canyons and Deer Trail (rock paintings) or Trail of the Headless Men (rock paintings)
Zé Bezerra natural art Gallery – local artist and musician
Day 1
Free morning
Check-in
Lunch in Buique – Candeeiros or Sabor da Massa – not included
14:30 Igrejinha (Little Church) Trail* - sunsets and contemplation
19:00 Dinner in Buique – Not included
*Trail info:
Day 2
07:00hrs Breakfast - Included
08:00hrs Catimbau Valley Square
09:00hrs Santuário Trail
Trail info
13:00hrs Home cooked meal at a local restaurant -included
15:00hrs Torres Trail, turtle shell and flour house (rock paintings) + sunset
Trail info
At the start of the trail, the terrain is sandy (low part). At the Torres Sierra climb, it then becomes sand and rocks and ends rocky at the top.
20:00 Dinner at Buique – not included
Day 3
06:00 breakfast - included
08:00 Canyons and Deer Trail (or Trail of the Headless Men and Chapadão)
Canyons and Deer Trail (rock paintings)
Trail info
The trail begins with sand and rocks and continues so until the first valley, where it becomes rocky. During the path, the terrain alternates between rocky and rocky sands.
Trail of the Headless Men (rock paintings) and Chapadão
Trail info:
The trail starts at the top of a sierra and has rocky terrain.
12:00 Visit to the natural art gallery of Zé Bezerra– local artist and musician
13:00 Check out
14:00 Lunch – not included
Return
Transfer from and to Recife - Buíque
3-day guide
Park fee
2 cave paintings fee
Santuário fee
Zé Bezerra (local artist) Visit
2-day accommodation
Transportation from the Inn to the Trails starts
2 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
João is one of the pioneer leaders of Vale do Catimbau. No wonder that locally his nickname is João Guide. João is native from Catimbau and his whole family lives there. With indigenous ancestors, he did not have the chance to study; however, he holds an incredibly vast knowledge of the Valley’s geography, animals and plants. João is a nice man who is always ready to give you a hand in Catimbau.
Luciano has been a trail leader for some years now. He is from Catimbau and loves working as an ecotourism guide. Luciano knows the right time to speak; he is discreet and does not talk much. He is a nice, calm man who will help you with whatever you may need.
The Pousada Santos (Santos Inn) is the best-organized inn from Vale do Catimbau. The place is clean, the beds are comfortable and the showers are nice. It has a fair breakfast and helpful workers.
You are going to live an experience, not just a simple trip.
It is going to be an authentic and exclusive experience, for just a limited number of people.
You are going to be welcomed and guided by experienced and well-prepared locals who know every nook and cranny.
You will use local products and services that encourage a sustainable development of the community (we follow Sustainable Development Goals “SDGs” by the UN).
We respect the carrying capacity of the environment - working in small groups (up to 6 people) so as not to affect the local environment.
We participate in socio-environmental projects in our destinies. Here in Buíque (Catimbau Valley National Park) we work with the Local Guides Organization.
We promote a green trip - Carbon Free Tourism. Beyond taking care of the chain of actions involved in your experience, we calculate the pollutant emissions of your flight and revert it by a partial reforestation, mitigating its impact. If you want, you can plant with us!
