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📝 Episode Summary: In this episode of the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast, Max takes us deep into Brazil’s interior for a road trip to Chapada dos Veadeiros — a wild, luminous UNESCO wonderland of waterfalls, quartz-rich plateaus, and golden savanna skies. From the bureaucratic grid of Brasília to the rolling cerrado, this is Brazil at its most primal and beautiful.

We explore the three key bases — Alto Paraíso, São Jorge, and Cavalcante — each offering a different flavor of adventure, comfort, and access to Brazil’s best waterfalls. You’ll hear practical tips on logistics, car rentals, e-SIMs, and why you should never skip Jardim de Maytrea at sunset. Plus: where to stay, what to eat, and how to hike smart.

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned trail-hopper, this episode delivers an unvarnished guide to doing Chapada right — no brochure talk, just local knowledge and a few hard-earned lessons.

🌄 Highlights Include:

What makes Chapada dos Veadeiros so otherworldly
Why renting a car is non-negotiable
The best time to visit (May–September)
Choosing your base: comfort, trails, or remote gems
Must-see waterfalls: Santa Bárbara, Loquinhas, Vale da Lua, and more
Food stops that surprise and delight
Safety tips, gear advice, and how to stay connected off-grid

📍 Locations Mentioned:

Brasília
Alto Paraíso de Goiás
São Jorge
Cavalcante
Jardim de Maytrea
Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park

🧭 Travel Tips:

Use Discover Cars for rentals
Get travel insurance and a reliable e-SIM
Bring cash and hiking shoes
Always ask locals before swimming
Santa Bárbara requires a guide

Find our more about this part of Brazil from the tour operator who helped us write this episode, TripVista360.com, in Brasilia, Brazil. Felipe Santos, is our contact.