Posse: Cavalhadas, Culture and Nature
Accommodation in Posse
Posse combines the Cavalhadas tradition with cultural sites in the town and nature attractions in the municipality and surrounding area. From the history of the performances, the focus turns to the veredas in Parque Natural Municipal Ribeirão da Prata and to the waterfalls and pools at Poço Azul. For planning your trip, this contrast helps clarify your choice: should culture shape your stay, should you take a nature outing, or would you like a combination of both?
Arroz com pequi als regionaler kulinarischer Bezug aus Goiás.
Photo: André Koehne via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Routes and getting around
The BR-020 runs through Posse and connects Brasília with Fortaleza. The GO-430 connects Posse with other towns in the region. This places the town in the context of both the Brasília–Fortaleza route and its regional road connections. If you are looking for a holiday rental, you can match these travel options to the focus of your trip.
Culture and Cavalhadas
The Igreja Matriz de São José and the Casa de Cultura Professora Rosilda Santana are among the town’s important historical and cultural heritage sites. The Igreja do Divino Espírito Santo in the municipality of Posse has also received cultural recognition: it is recognised as intangible cultural heritage of Goiás. These named places and the designation highlight different aspects of Posse’s cultural profile.
The Cavalhadas recount a battle between Moors and Christians; they were first staged in Posse in 1917. The Festa do Divino Espírito Santo is held annually in the municipality of Posse. As part of the celebration, Cavalhadas performances take place on the eve of the Catholic feast of Pentecost. At the 2026 Cavalhadas, performances took place on a Saturday and Sunday, starting at 2 p.m. each day, at Estádio Serra das Araras. If you are planning to travel for the performances, check the dates for your chosen year before arranging your accommodation.
Cerrado and water nearby
In the municipality of Posse, the landscape of Parque Natural Municipal Ribeirão da Prata includes Cerrado Típico, vereda and Matas de Galeria. Veredas predominate in the area, where the tree palm Mauritia flexuosa rises above groups of shrub and herbaceous species. The vereda therefore defines the landscape’s overall character, while the tree palm stands out as a distinctive feature. The park is intended for scientific purposes and environmental education and interpretation activities. Its conservation objectives include protecting the water quality of the reservoir supplying Posse’s public water system, as well as its flora, fauna and scenic beauty.
Poço Azul, in the surrounding area of Posse, offers a different kind of nature experience. Waterfalls and natural pools follow one another there, and the pools are suitable for swimming. It is about 12 kilometres from the town of Posse. From the centre, the drive follows the GO-446 towards the hamlet of Barreiro and takes approximately 15 minutes. The approximate distance indicates the location, while the drive time provides a guide for planning your outing. Check accessibility and road conditions in advance if you plan to visit Poço Azul.
Your reason for travelling is a practical starting point when looking for a holiday rental: for the Cavalhadas, plan around the festival period; for Poço Azul, plan a day trip from the centre. If you would like to combine both, factor the event dates and the drive to the natural attraction into your stay.
Discover more destinations: Campinorte, Nerópolis, Porangatu, Cachoeira Alta, Campos Belos, Jataí, Rialma, Fazenda Nova.
For the broader travel overview: Goias.
