Boca da Onça
Boca da Onça Ecotour
At 156 meters, the tallest waterfall in Mato Grosso do Sul. The standard route descends nearly a thousand steps past more than ten falls, with an optional high-platform jump.
Boca da Onça is in the municipality of Bodoquena. It is the tallest waterfall in the state, at about 156 meters. The standard route is a hike of about 4 km along a canyon trail. The descent to the valley floor passes more than ten waterfalls and pools where you can swim. The return climb involves about 800 steps, which is physically demanding. The site also offers a 90-meter Rappel from a bridge, one of the highest platform rappels in Brazil. Lunch is included from about 300 reais, and advance booking is required. It is about 60 km from Bonito, roughly a one-hour drive.
Opening hours
Booking required; about 08:00–15:00
Nearby sights
- Nascente Azul
- Estância Mimosa
- Parque das Cachoeiras
- Grutas de São Miguel
- Gruta do Lago Azul
- Abismo Anhumas
- Projeto Jiboia
- Bonito Town Center