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Bisnau Rural Ecotourism is located about 120 km from the center of Brasilia and is an incredible destination for nature lovers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. From Brasilia you head towards Formosa and when you pass through the city it is another 42km until you turn right and follow the signs towards Cachoeira do Bisnau. This is important as you must check in at the reception to pay the entry fee and receive all the information you need before you can enter the all the different sites. All up there are 9 attractions in the area.

The Bisnau archaeological site is protected area within a private farm and consist of a rock formation of about 3000 square meters that contains rock carvings that are estimated to be between 9500 – 12000 years old. Nobody really knows what they are all about, but one theory is that they petroglyphs contacts with aliens from other planets. Some scholars say that these are the oldest in the world. To get there from the receptionit is a 10km round trip by car on dirt roads and a 150m easy walk.

One of the highlights of my trip was the hike to Cachoeira do Bisnau, a stunning waterfall located a short distance from the site. The waterfall is 110 meter high and the hike to get there was challenging but worth it and I was blown away by the beauty of the waterfall. Of course, you can swill on the bottom of the waterfall and take a natural water massage. To get there it is a 1km drive from the reception and a very challenging 400 meters through steep rocky terrain with ropes to help with the hike.

The Onça Trail is another incredible adventure through some stunning landscapes of the Cerrado. But be warned, it is a 4km hike through the Bisnau forest and the terrain can be very challenging, and it requires some fitness. At the end of the trail, you will enter Poços Verdes with its incredible green water.

If you don’t want to walk back, you can arrange a pickup at the end point with the reception.

As I mentioned before, there are 9 attractions to visit, so it is impossible to do it all in one day. If you want to stay longer, the place offers a small hostel and a camping ground near the reception. They also offer a stay at Casa Pouso do Engenho, a very basic facility that can house up to 8 people.

It is important to note that you must pay everything by cash, there is no internet in the area, no restaurants or coffeeshops and if you want to stay at Casa Pouso do Engenho you have to supply your own bed and bath linen.

So if you are a more adventures type, Bisnau Rural Ecotourism is the place for you to visit and enjoy the beauty of the Cerrado and some historical sites.