defeated and convert to Christianity. Cavalhadas The town has been restored artistically with its stone paved streets and colonial houses (casarões). The Almas River, a tributary of the Tocantins River which flows north to form the Serra da Mesa artificial lake, passes near the town and is crossed by a restored wooden bridge. There are an old theater, cinema, and a museum of the cavalhadas. The municipality contains part of the Pirineus State Park, created in 1987. Waterfalls are the primary tourist attraction for Pirenopolis and Corumbá. Around the town, in a distance of 15 km., there are more than twenty spectacular waterfalls with pristine water. Some of them are enormous such as the Salto de Corumba (which disappeared for decades when prospectors diverted the waters for dredging). Other waterfalls are formed by a series of cascades. Many are on private property and are operated as a business. Other falls can be found on hiking trails. One of the longest rivers in the state of Goiás, the Corumbá River has its source near Pirenópolis. A new attraction to Pirenopolis is the small ecovillage and permaculture design institute located a few kilometers outside of town called the IPEC or The Institute of Permaculture and Ecovillage of the Cerrado. Bringing in foreign students through study abroad programs such as Living Routes, visitors get a first-hand account of the possibilities of sustainable living. Waterfalls See also Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of Black Men List of municipalities in Goiás References External links Frigoletto Distâncias Rodoviárias Official website Pirenópolis, Goiás, Brasil Website with news, events and important tips about Pirenópolis, Goiás. Pirenópolis, Goiás site with information about the town, hotels, attractions and the festival of the Cavalhadas with photos and videos. Tourism in Pirenópolis Much information regarding culture, history, attractions, hotels and more Visit Pirenópolis site with photos Ecocentro at the Institute of Permaculture and Ecovillage of the Cerrado in English. Municipalities in Goiás