Waterfalls in Serra da Mantiqueira

Majestic Waterfalls

The Serra da Mantiqueira mountain range spans the borders of Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro, housing some of Brazil’s highest peaks and most significant watersheds. This collection features prominent falls like the 30-meter Cachoeira dos Garcia in Aiuruoca and the multi-tiered Alcantilado circuit near Visconde de Mauá. These sites are characterized by cold, high-altitude streams, crystalline pools, and trails through Atlantic Forest and Araucaria moist forests.

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Cachoeira do Alcantilado

The final and tallest waterfall in a private circuit of nine falls, dropping approximately 50 meters into a rocky basin.

Cachoeira do Diamante

Located in the rural region of Pindamonhangaba, featuring a small drop and natural pool.

Cachoeira do Cubatão

Waterfall located in the Wenceslau Braz region within the Mantiqueira range.

Cachoeira das Fadas

A secluded waterfall in Aiuruoca known for its transparent, emerald-toned pool and surrounding dense vegetation.

Cachoeira do Garrafão

High-altitude waterfall in the Itamonte region, featuring cold, clear water and granite rock formations.

Cachoeira da Toca do Penhasco

Part of the Alcantilado circuit, featuring a small fall and a natural rock shelter.

Poço das Raízes

A natural swimming pool along the Alcantilado trail, named for the prominent tree roots surrounding the water.

Cachoeira do Açude

One of the lower falls in the Alcantilado circuit, featuring a calm reservoir-like pool.

Cachoeirinha

A small, gentle cascade located near the beginning of the Alcantilado trekking path.

Cachoeira dos Garcia

A 30-meter high waterfall in Aiuruoca, one of the most significant in the region, featuring a deep pool for swimming.

Cachoeira do Fundo

A high-altitude waterfall in the Matutu Valley of Aiuruoca, accessible via a moderate uphill trail.

Cachoeira do Meio

Located in the Matutu Valley, situated between the Macacos and Fundo waterfalls.

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