Colinas Do Sul: Water, Traditions and Nature

Colinas Do Sul combines nature experiences with a strong cultural tradition. The Serra da Mesa reservoir offers opportunities for rowing; the Praia das Pedras and hiking in the municipality are additional options to consider when planning your trip. The Caçada da Rainha and its horse processions represent a very different side of the town. If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, it helps to first consider whether water, landscapes, cycling or traditions will be the main focus of your stay.

Water and landscapes on different scales

At the Serra da Mesa reservoir in Colinas Do Sul, you can consider including opportunities for rowing in your plans. The Praia das Pedras is also located within the municipality, on the Tocantinzinho River. Its beach consists of sand and stones; kayaking and hiking are possible there. For these activities, check current operating conditions separately. This lets you consider water experiences and outdoor exercise as different parts of a stay, without combining them into a single outing.

The protected-area designation also points to a larger natural region: the APA de Pouso Alto encompasses Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Cavalcante, Colinas do Sul, Nova Roma, São João D’Aliança and Teresina de Goiás. Praia das Pedras should be understood as a place within the municipality. The Encontro das Águas is also described as part of the surrounding area, where the clear São Miguel and the muddy Tocantinzinho rivers converge and form several beaches. These beaches are especially suitable for swimming in the dry season, normally from April to October; conditions can vary. If swimming is important to your trip, take this seasonal guidance into account when planning.

Caçada da Rainha: Horse Processions and Remembrance

A municipal description dated 2 May 2017 identifies the Caçada da Rainha as a festival held annually in Colinas do Sul. The traditional Batuque da Rainha is associated with it. It commemorates a celebration of liberation at which formerly enslaved people celebrated their newly gained freedom. During the Caçada da Rainha, the Giro de Cima and Giro de Baixo groups travel on horseback through the rural area for about two weeks. They carry the banners of the Divino Espírito Santo and Nossa Senhora do Rosário. Alongside nature and water activities, traditions and historical remembrance are therefore also central. If you would like to experience the Caçada da Rainha, check the event dates for your travel period.

Practical Information for Your Stay

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 Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. This gives you a specific place to go for tourist information in Colinas Do Sul. You can include a visit in your plans if you would like to get your bearings locally during your stay.

Road connections are also relevant to your plans: a paved road connects Alto Paraíso de Goiás and Colinas do Sul; the section to Vila de São Jorge has a cycling lane. If you would like to travel by bicycle, you can take this information into account when planning and check road conditions before setting off. This makes it possible to distinguish the cycling option from the water and cultural activities, rather than treating all activities as the same kind of day out.

Your preferred daily rhythm is a helpful starting point when choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home. Consider which experiences you would like to prioritize, then compare the accommodation’s location with the routes that matter for your actual plans. If you mainly want to swim seasonally, bear the months mentioned and changing conditions in mind; for kayaking and hiking, check the relevant operating conditions separately.

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