This season, ecotourism in Brazilian national parks is highlighting access routes to 15 of the country’s most spectacular waterfalls. The new visitor guide features breathtaking destinations such as Chapada Diamantina National Park, in the state of Bahia, home to a towering 380-meter cascade. Reaching this remarkable spot requires completing a rewarding six-kilometer trail.
Still in the enchanting state of Bahia, the municipality of Ibicoara manages access to a stunning 100-meter waterfall in the Buracão area. Entering this breathtaking site involves a hike through a striking canyon followed by a floating experience, where life jackets are mandatory. City-certified local guides accompany groups throughout the aquatic crossing, ensuring both safety and an unforgettable adventure.
Stunning Trails in Minas Gerais and Southern Brazil
The Tabuleiro Municipal Natural Park, in Minas Gerais, maps out trails to the country’s third-highest waterfall, plunging 273 meters. The lower route takes visitors directly to the pristine main pool after an exhilarating hike over rocky terrain. Down on the border of Paraná, the world-renowned Iguaçu National Park welcomes visitors to a three-kilometer expanse that gathers an awe-inspiring 275 individual waterfalls.
Across other states, specific guidelines are in place to ensure safe capacity limits and secure experiences within these vital conservation areas. Environmental agencies emphasize that visitors should have appropriate physical preparation for the longer and steeper overland routes.
- Caracol State Park, in Canela (RS): Access to the base of the 131-meter waterfall is achieved via a 927-step staircase.
- Turvo State Park, in Derrubadas (RS): This extraordinary waterfall stretches an impressive 1,800 meters longitudinally along the Uruguay River.
- Chapada dos Guimarães National Park (MT): A scenic observation deck offers visitors a direct, breathtaking view of an 86-meter waterfall.