The Vagafogo Wildlife Sanctuary is a small private reserve a few kilometres from Pirenópolis, protecting a stretch of gallery forest and cerrado along the Vagafogo stream. It's one of the best places near town to see cerrado birdlife at close range — tanagers, toucans, woodpeckers, and antbirds are regularly seen from the trails, and the sanctuary keeps fruit-and-seed feeding stations that attract species that would otherwise be difficult to observe.
The trails are easy and well-maintained, passing through shade-giving gallery forest before opening onto drier cerrado slopes. The stream has several natural pools suitable for swimming. Entry is by a small fee paid at the gate. It is a calm, unpretentious place that rewards a slow pace; bring binoculars and water, and allow at least two hours to do the trails justice.