Articles and guides about Lagoa Santa
All the website's articles in one place, from bathing in the lagoon to the history of the town.
This is the website's bookshelf. Here are the guides that explain Lagoa Santa in depth: the thermal lagoon and the Aporé River, fishing, itineraries, history and geography, as well as the practical pages on where to eat, where to sleep and how to get there. Each one was written to answer the questions visitors ask before traveling. Soon, this page will also carry news and events from the town.
The website's guides
Thermal springs
The 31 °C lagoon that rises from the Guarani Aquifer: origin, properties, opening hours and how to enjoy the bath.
Aporé River
The rocky-bedded river that divides Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul: boat trips, swimming and safety.
Fishing in Lagoa Santa
Species, best season, license, the piracema closed season and the Fishing Festival, now in its 22nd edition.
2-day itinerary
A well-spent weekend between the lagoon, the river, the table and the sunset, hour by hour.
History
From the district of Termas de Itajá to emancipation in 1997: how the spring became a town.
Geography, wildlife and flora
Terrain, month-by-month climate, cerrado, rare birds and the Guarani Aquifer beneath it all.
Where to eat
River fish, Goiás cooking and the hotel restaurants: what to order and where.
Travel tips
What to bring, what to avoid, money, mobile signal and the small details that change the trip.
When to go
July, the dry season, the rains and the month-by-month table with weather, crowds and festivals.
Getting there
Driving routes from Goiânia, Brasília, São Paulo and Campo Grande, buses via Itajá and airports.
Festivals and events
From the Feast of the Three Kings to New Year's Eve, including the July 21 anniversary and the patron saint's day.
Where to stay
Hotels, guesthouses, holiday homes and camping, with phone numbers and the profile of each.
Attractions
The lagoon, the river, the municipal lake and the places worth a stop, with what to do at each.
Frequently asked questions
The most common questions about the lagoon, the town and the trip, answered directly.
Thermas Lagoa Santa: prices and opening hours
Day use, lodging, facilities and lagoon rules.
Lagoa Santa or Caldas Novas?
An honest comparison to choose your thermal waters.
Goiás Waters Route
Where Lagoa Santa fits into the hot-water circuit.
Nearby towns
Itajá, Paranaíba, Cassilândia, Aporé and Quirinópolis.
Flag, coat of arms and anthem
The official symbols of the municipality.
Coming soon: news and events
In the coming months, this page will also bring together news from Lagoa Santa: the town anniversary program, the Fishing Festival results, the fishing pools at the Clarito Pereira Campos Municipal Lake, notices from the City Hall and the Town Council, openings and the updated festival calendar. The latest notes will be at the top, and the guides just below.
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