The 7 Best Waterfall Hikes in Brazil

1.Small Group Hike to Saco Bravo Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $81Our pick

Join accredited guide Eugênia on an 8-hour hike from Paraty to Saco Bravo Waterfall in the Juatinga Reserve. A boat reaches Ponta Negra, then a moderate 8.4-kilometer forest trail leads to a natural pool above the sea. The boat and guide are included; private transport is not.

“Our experience with Evgenia was amazing! We met her in the morning and spent the day together hiking to the waterfall and also spent a couple of hours at the waterfall! It was absolutely amazing, she explained a lot to us about the area and Read more”

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2.Hiking in the Tijuca Forest : Waterfalls and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $62

Spend about five hours exploring Tijuca National Park with hotel pickup, a multilingual guide, Taunay Waterfall, forest cascades, the Bat Cave, and Chinese View Lookout. Guides such as Eduardo, Victor, Yun, Eric, and Julio are praised for their energy and local nature knowledge.

“Great tour and experience with Eric. Recommended for a nice brief hike through the forest. We were back at our hotel by early afternoon.”

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3.Garganta do Céu and Waterfall hike in Pedra da Gávea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $58

Climb for about two hours through Tijuca National Park to Garganta do Céu, with views of Christ the Redeemer, Pedra da Gávea, and Rio’s southern beaches. Guides such as Ron Beulah, Vagner, and Ricardo lead small groups of up to 10, with photos and videos included.

“This was a very challenging hike for me. Took me 2hrs going up. Rugged terrain with lots of rocks. Ron Beulah is an excellent guide and truly helped to make sure that I got up and down without incident. There were 3 tourists & 1 guide. If you have any major health issues or are out of shape do not do this hike! You need at least 2 liters of water and snacks. It was very rewarding and satisfying to see the monkeys and tropical forests. I’d do it again since I’m aware of the level of difficulty.”

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4.Tijuca Forest Hike – Waterfalls & Caves, Nature & Wild Life!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Spend about 4.5 hours hiking 5.5 miles through Tijuca National Park with a guide such as Alli, Sergio, Lucas, or Juliana. See Taunay Waterfall, swim at Cachoeira das Almas, explore three safe caves, and follow forest trails to several more falls.

“We loved the experience!! Our guide Lucas a genius, knows a lot and is very passionate about his work!! I totally recommend itAuto-translated”

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5.Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Waterfall of Souls Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 3h 30m · from $60

Join guide Kelly for a three-and-a-half-hour Tijuca Forest walk with breathing exercises, wildlife spotting, ancestral Afro-indigenous traditions, and a swim at the Waterfall of Souls. The small group visits Cascata Taunay, Mayrink Chapel, a lake, and a painters’ garden. English, Spanish, and Portuguese are available.

“I liked the vibes of the experience thanks for the guide. but maybe I wanted to visit more the forest for see a cave for example.”

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6.Ilha Grande: Private Hiking with Forest, Beaches & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $269

Join a private 12-kilometer hike from Vila do Abraão through Atlantic Rainforest, past Praia Preta, the Lazareto ruins, and the old aqueduct to Feiticeira Waterfall and the beaches of Camiranga, Pereque, and Fora. Guides such as Quintino and Matteus lead in English, Portuguese, or Spanish.

“We loved this hike, it was a beautiful hike over the island. It was an intensive hike over the mountain, the cold waterpool and the beautiful waterfall was really nice to go to. At the end we went over "lonely Planet" beaches, it was incredible. Loved the hike, loved the guide!”

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7.Tijuca Forest´s hike: caves, waterfalls and great views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $40Best value

Meet Lucas at Praça Afonso Viseu for a four-hour, small-group hike through Tijuca National Park. Follow forest trails to Cascatinha Taunay, caves, ruins, streams, Cachoeira das Almas and a natural swimming spot. English and Portuguese guiding are available.

“The hike was excellent and Lucas took such a great care of us! Highly recommend Lucas for a day trip to the forest!”

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