One of the most interesting falls in the Chapada, a trail beginning in Lencois takes you on a two hour hike (7 kilometers) along the Ribeirao Stream to Sossego Waterfall. There are several opportunities for bathing and enjoying small falls along the way. Be cautious though as you will need to do a lot of rock hopping. When you finally arrive you will find a large fall immersed in well-preserved vegetation.

First time visitors will find a guide indispensable as unmarked junctions and a tricky path along some sandstone formations can cause confusion as to where the original miners trail is. Sometimes you can find solitary miners camping along the stream beneath enormous sandstone outcroppings such as Mrs. Chica and her dog Bolinha. Some of them sell soda and mineral water. You’ll notice that this area is outside the National Park boundaries but it is one of the best natural monuments in the region.