The waterfalls cariocas head for when the beaches are packed: a 1.2 km walk through the Tijuca Forest past the Quebra fall to a natural pool between two big rocks. Close to the city, cool and free.
- Address
- Estrada da Vista Chinesa, Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro
- Hours
- 08:00-17:00 (Veja Rio, 2026)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 2.5 h
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Arrive early, especially on weekends, when it gets full (Veja Rio, 2025).
- The trail takes 30-50 minutes, with exposed roots and one climb helped by a chain (Veja Rio, 2026).
- Time Out notes it passes the Quebra and Chuveiro falls.