São Jorge is a village in Goias, Brazil. It's where the main entrance to the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park is located. In São Jorge there is also the house of the autodidact artist Moacir Faria. You can see several of his murals around the village depicting sacred and profane figures. It is considered art brut. Both in Alto Paraiso and São Jorge, there is a good cell phone signal, the local operators are: Vivo, Claro and Oi. Most pousadas offer WiFi.
On foot, preferably barefoot. The closest petrol station is in Alto Paraíso de Goiás.
Moon Valley (Vale da Lua) - Accessible through a 20 minute walk from São Jorge, it has a moonlike landscape and glimmering rocks, with two large natural pools, suitable for swimming. For more information read the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park.
Trek in and near the park In several pousadas such as Shan Pousada and Shanti Pousada, you can do a yoga class and get a massage. Shan Pousada also has a small sauna. Nearby, there are hot springs, but you will need a car to get there, or you could arrange a tour with a guide.
Casa das Flores, Varied cuisine, good wine list and craft beers. Accepts Visa. Nenzinha, Well-seasoned home-cooked meal Papalua, Pizzas, crepes, Goiano's empanada, pastas and soups. WiFi. Accepts Visa and Mastercard.
Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA) — abridged; the full article has much more.
In Sep, Sao Jorge typically sees ~23°C daytime highs and 15 rainy days.
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