Cachoeira das Almas Waterfall

Cachoeira das Almas Waterfall is situated deep within the Tijuca Forest in the Tijuca National Park, halfway between Rio de Janeiro and Freguesia. The region is well-known for its waterfalls, breathtaking scenery, and a jagged, tooth-shaped rock structure that is among the highest in the region and is the subject of extensive local folklore.

The Tijuca National Park Visitors Center is close to where the trailhead for the Cachoeira das Almas begins. With a few slight uphills, the path is mostly level. To get to the waterfall, the trail follows the creek that borders the Souls and travels through a section of forest that has been well-preserved. The waterfall was given its name during the era of slavery when people built their religious cults there.

Near the park entrance, there is a visitor center where you may get more information on the topography, trails, and things to see and do while there. In addition to a fantastic museum, there are activities like rock climbing, swimming, and cave exploring accessible for the more daring types who want to work off some calories.

Location: Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil