waterfall · Bom Retiro, SC
Cachoeira Abraão
At 55 meters high, it is in the Paraíso da Serra community, less than 5 km from downtown. An easy 800-meter trail leads to the falls, and visits must be booked in advance.
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About Cachoeira Abraão
Cachoeira Abraão (waterfall) is one of the most popular waterfalls in Bom Retiro, in the Serra Catarinense. It is on private property in the Paraíso da Serra community, a few kilometers from downtown.
The water drops from a tall rock wall, more than 50 meters high, surrounded by forest. When the wind blows, the veil of water sways and seems to dance in the air, which makes for great photos.
You get there on a short, easy trail that passes a paleoburrow, a tunnel dug by prehistoric animals. The waterfall has no pool, but you can get close and cool off under the falls, like a giant shower.
The place is also known for free-hanging rappelling, where you descend suspended in front of the falls. The activity is run by a licensed company and must be booked in advance.
There is a fee, and visits must be booked in advance with the property. It is a relaxed outing, good for families and for anyone who wants to see a tall waterfall without much walking.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
Allow one to two hours for the trail and the visit; with rappelling, plan on half a day.
Best time
On dry days after rain, when the falls are full and the trail is firm; in summer, a dip under the falls is more pleasant.
How to get there
It is in the Paraíso da Serra community, in Bom Retiro (SC). From downtown, drive a few kilometers on a dirt road to the property, where the hiking trail starts.
Tip
Book your visit in advance through the property's channels, and bring shoes that can get wet and a swimsuit if you want to stand under the falls.
A look at the place
Cachoeira Abraão in pictures
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Frequently asked questions about Cachoeira Abraão
Where is Cachoeira Abraão?
In the Paraíso da Serra community, in Bom Retiro, in the Serra Catarinense, a few kilometers from downtown, on private property.
Do I need to book to visit Cachoeira Abraão?
Yes. Visits must be booked in advance with the property.
Is there an entrance fee at Cachoeira Abraão?
Yes, there is a fee, because the waterfall is on private land. Check the terms when you book.
Is the trail to Cachoeira Abraão difficult?
No. It is a short, easy trail that passes a paleoburrow before reaching the falls.
Can you go rappelling at Cachoeira Abraão?
Yes. Free-hanging rappelling, descending suspended in front of the falls, is run by a licensed company and must be booked in advance.