Cora Coralina Trail in Jaraguá
The Cora Coralina Trail (Caminho de Cora Coralina) is a long-distance trail of about 300 km through inland Goiás. Jaraguá is on the route: the municipal stretch is about 24.2 km, from the Rosário church to Vila Aparecida, passing through the Serra de Jaraguá State Park.
What the Trail is
According to Goiás state government material, the Trail is a long-distance route of about 300 km that starts in Cidade de Goiás (in the Serra Dourada protected area) and heads east to Corumbá de Goiás. It is named in honor of the poet Cora Coralina. The official map divides the route into 12 stretches and some news reports speak of 13 stages; the stretches on the map add up to roughly 290 to 300 km. The towns on the route include Cocalzinho de Goiás, Pirenópolis, São Francisco de Goiás, Jaraguá, Itaguari and Itaberaí, besides the two ends.
The Jaraguá stretch
| Length in Jaraguá | about 24.2 km (Semad) |
|---|---|
| Start | Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, at Largo do Rosário (historic center) |
| End | Vila Aparecida (also called Chapeulândia) |
| Support points | Park headquarters, beside a dam, and the Maria Helena dam, a contemplative spot |
The climb up the Serra begins behind the Rosário church. If you plan to walk the whole stretch, arrange transport back and check trail conditions with the park administration at +55 62 3201-5295 or pesj.meioambiente@goias.gov.br.
How to prepare
- Season: the dry season (May to September) is best; the dirt road gets slippery in the rain.
- Water and food: the portal did not confirm resupply points along the stretch; carry what you need.
- Lodging: people hiking the Trail in stages can sleep in Jaraguá. See hotels.
- Signs and map: the Goiás government publishes the official Trail map; download it before leaving and do not rely on cell signal alone.
Links with the town
The Trail passes through Pirenópolis, where the Rio das Almas rises, and São Francisco de Goiás, which shares the park with Jaraguá. See neighboring towns. For other walks, see the trails of the Serra.
Keep exploring
Sources: Semad/Parques de Goiás (Jaraguá stretch); Goiás state government, Tourism Department (map and inventory of the Cora Coralina Trail); news reports on the Trail. Consulted in October 2026. Confirm the route in the official materials.
Updated on October 19, 2026