Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
In the destination Rio de Janeiro Mountain Region (Serra Verde Imperial).
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The city
Cachoeiras de Macacu lies at the foot of the mountains, in a region of rivers and vast areas of Atlantic Forest. Outdoor outings can be combined with discovering its rural historic heritage.
5 places to stay in Cachoeiras de Macacu.
3 places picked to eat.
What to know before you go.
The local experience
In the district of Boca do Mato, inside the Parque Estadual dos Três Picos (state park), it is the town's main postcard sight, with a drop of about 60 meters. The trail passes pools such as Pocinho and Furna da Onça before reaching the waterfall.
Discover Cachoeira das Sete Quedas
At the Jequitibá headquarters of the Parque Estadual dos Três Picos, a 400-meter interpretive trail leads to a thousand-year-old jequitibá-rosa tree. The tree is about 40 meters tall and 19 meters around at the base.
Discover Jequitibá-Rosa do Parque dos Três Picos
A private reserve recognized by Inea, it brings together preserved forests and restored wetlands with the Serra dos Órgãos in the background. It is a top spot for birdwatching and offers marked trails and guided walks.
Discover Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu (Regua)
Located in the Boa Vista area, it has a drop of about 12 meters and a natural pool of roughly 200 square meters. Its cold, crystal-clear water makes it one of the most popular waterfalls in town.
Discover Cachoeira do Tenebroso
