Paddling near Montes Claros, Minas Gerais

Montes Claros sits in the northern sertão of Minas Gerais, a semi-arid region crossed by rivers draining toward the São Francisco basin. The Rio São Francisco itself is the marquee paddling water for the broader region, known for long flatwater stretches suited to kayaking and canoeing. Closer to the city, rivers such as the Rio do Juramento, Rio Gorutuba, and Rio Macaúbas provide more accessible options on calmer, interior waterways.