Medicilândia lies on the edge of the BR-230, the Rodovia Transamazônica, and within the Altamira-Itaituba province. Its rich geodiversity encourages tourism attractions in forested areas. Highlights include waterfalls, sandstone formations and cacao. Visiting and access conditions vary from one destination to another, so plan each visit according to what it offers.

Waterfalls and Swimming Spots

Balneário Cachoeira Encanto do Norte brings together several distinctive landscape features: the waterfall is about 7 m high. Below it is a natural pool approximately 6 m deep, with a beach area beside it. The balneário is regularly visited, especially on weekends. Many visitors also gather at Balneário Pimenta on weekends. Swimming is possible at Balneário Pingo D’Água, which also receives visitors every weekend. Visitor patterns can change; at Pingo D’Água, access conditions can change too.

Cachoeira da Dona Maria includes a sandstone cave. The waterfall is open for visits and is used by residents and neighbors on weekends. Since access across private property can change, check in advance whether visits are possible.

Sandstone, Caves and Trails

The similarly named Cachoeiras do KM 100 Sul and Cachoeiras do KM 100 Sul 2 are worth distinguishing carefully: Cachoeiras do KM 100 Sul consists of two waterfalls. An access road through cacao plantations leads to them; road conditions can change. Cachoeiras do KM 100 Sul 2 also comprises two waterfalls, each about 4 m high and formed into a cascade.

Along the access route to Cachoeira do KM 120 Sul are three waterfalls and a sandstone cave. The waterfall is in a fully preserved forest area; access includes a trail of about 2 km across private property. Trail conditions can change. Paredão e Caverna Travessão KM 85 Sul is approximately 800 m long and about 30 m high. It can be used for nature tourism, ecotourism and geotourism, as well as rappelling. A guide is required; confirm this requirement and the safety conditions before your visit.

Cachoeira Kinkas Marcelino is suitable for geotourism and adventure tourism, including extreme sports such as rappelling. Access is via a trail with several steep sections through preserved forest. Trail conditions and operator and safety requirements can change; check them in advance.

Caverna do Limoeiro developed underground in sandstone and features diverse formations of stalactites and other cave formations in its chambers. An older route description mentions a 7 km journey, most of it made by four-wheel-drive vehicle; this is followed by a walk of about 300 m through the forest. Check before setting out whether this route is currently usable.

Cacao and Other Visiting Conditions

At Sítio Ascurra, guided visits to cacao plantations and the artisanal chocolate-making process are offered. Visits should be arranged in advance. Visitors are also offered meals made with fresh local ingredients; details of the food offering can change.

Another natural highlight is the Sumaúma at Sítio Três Irmãs: it is approximately 60 m high and about 17 m in diameter. Since access across private property can change, check in advance. A visit to Cachoeira Lagoa Azul must be arranged with the owner; confirm the arrangement before travelling.

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