The northern entrance to the park, accessed via a 3km paved road from Santana do Riacho, is the trailhead for day hikes to several points of scenic interest including the Bambuzal swimming hole in the Rio Cipó and three pretty waterfalls: Cachoeira do Gavião, Cachoeira das Andorinhas and Cachoeira do Tombador.
Parque Nacional da Serra do Cipó – Portaria do Retiro
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