El Dedo de Deus Hiking Tour

Discover the natural beauty of Parque das Laranjeiras on this hiking route to El Dedo de Deus, also known as Pico da Canastra.

El Dedo de Deus Hiking Tour

At the time of your choice, we'll meet at Parque das Laranjeiras for a half-hour stroll to the starting point of our hiking route.

Upon arrival, we'll begin our descent on the hiking trail to El Dedo de Dios, which translates to 'God's Finger.' This mountain ridge is also known as Pico da Canastra. Over two and a half hours, we'll cover over 3.5 kilometers (about 2.2 miles) to reach the top and admire the natural environment of the Serra Gaucha.

After enjoying the views, we'll begin the descent through El Dedo de Dios. In this section, we'll see vegetation typical of dry climates, including different types of cacti. We will make stops to learn about various botanical species.

During the tour, we’ll listen to the sounds of howler monkeys and indigenous bird species, as this area boasts remarkable biodiversity.

Finally, we'll return to the starting point of the hike and then to Parque das Laranjeiras, arriving four and a half hours after pickup.