Cachoeira do Bracuí
A cluster of waterfalls in a river valley at the foot of the Serra do Mar, with cool pools and boulders for summer swimming; popular with locals on weekends.
The Bracuí River flows down from the Bocaina mountains, forming a series of waterfalls and natural pools upstream in the Bracuí district. The water is clear and cold. Visitors can sunbathe on the boulders or jump into the pools, and it is a favorite summer weekend retreat for Angra locals. From the city, drive about 25 kilometers west on the BR-101, turn into the Bracuí valley, then walk 10 to 20 minutes from where you park. Facilities are basic. Swimming is prohibited after rain, when flash floods can occur, so take care of your own safety.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Historic Village of Mambucaba
- São Bernardino de Sena Convent Ruins
- Angra dos Reis Historic Centre
- Capela do Senhor do Bonfim
- Ilha da Gipóia
- Ilhas Botinas
- Lagoa Verde
- Lagoa Azul