Tijuca Forest Waterfalls
12-04-2021
Secret Waterfalls Circuit - Rio de Janeiro
The Circuit of the Secret Waterfalls takes us to several waterfalls located within the limits of the Tijuca National Park, including the Horto Waterfall, a favorite of Rio de Janeiro.
The natural obstacles of the circuit are easy to overcome, and the trail has only a moderate difficulty level, making it very popular and frequently visited, both by cariocas and tourists, wishing to stroll in pleasant places and renowned for the charm of a magnificent flora and the wild animals sighted there. For those who dream of refreshing themselves in a cool water fall on the hottest days of Rio´s summer, this trail offers a real alternative to crowded beaches.
For those who need to go by car, the trail is in Tijuca National Park, Sector B, Serra da Carioca, in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Picture: Cachoeira no Horto Mcalvet CC BY-SA 3.0 creative commons