Hike Mato Brasil Trail + Lunch

Hike from Serra Malagueta to Mato Brasil, enjoy great views, and finish with a homemade lunch with a local family.

Summary:

Hike from Serra Malagueta to Mato Brasil, enjoy great views, and finish with a homemade lunch with a local family.

Difficulty: difficult
Duration: +/- 4 hours
Location: Serra Malagueta
From: Pricing below

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About Hike Mato Brasil Trail + Lunch

Enjoy one of the most beautiful and intense hikes on Santiago, crossing the breathtaking northern highlands from Serra Malagueta to Mato Brasil via Achada Lagoa. Known for its spectacular scenery and rewarding mountain terrain, this unforgettable trail offers some of the island’s best panoramic views, from dramatic volcanic valleys to sweeping vistas over Santiago’s northern coastline. After the hike, enjoy an authentic home-cooked lunch with a local family in the peaceful mountain village of Mato Brasil.

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Pricing

Package	Price
VIP Tour (1 person)	9.500 CVE (€90)
2 people	6.500 CVE (€62) per person
3 people	6.333 CVE (€60) per person
4 people	5.850 CVE (€56) per person
5 people	5.600 (€53) per person

Price available until April 30, 2027.

Includes:

Local Tour Guide and local lunch

Excludes:

Hiking shoes, sun protection, water, and transportation.

Meeting Point & Transport:

This tour starts and ends at Serra Malagueta.

Need a lift? You can add transport to the starting point when booking. For general transfer pricing, see our transfer page.

Duration:

+/- 4 hours

Estimated 3 hours of hiking 1 hour for lunch

Level of difficulty:

difficult

A challenging one-way hike covering 5.8 km, with approximately 356 m of ascent and 594 m of descent. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 806 m above sea level and includes moderately steep, technical sections best suited for experienced hikers comfortable with difficult terrain.

Bring with you:

Good hiking shoes, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses) and drinking water.

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