Itaimbezinho Canyon
Cânion Itaimbezinho
The core canyon of Aparados da Serra National Park. Basalt cliffs rise about 700 meters deep, and clifftop trails offer views of twin waterfalls plunging into the gorge.
Itaimbezinho Canyon is about 5.8 km long and up to roughly 720 m deep. It is one of Brazil's most famous canyons, located within Aparados da Serra National Park and the Canyons of the South Global Geopark. Two clifftop trails start from the visitor center. The Vértice Trail is about 1.5 km round trip and takes about 1 hour, with views of Andorinhas Falls and Véu de Noiva (Bridal Veil) Falls. The Cotovelo Trail is about 6 km round trip and takes 2.5 to 3 hours, leading to a bend in the canyon for a panoramic view. Tickets must be bought in advance on the official website. The park is often closed on Mondays. It is about 18 km of dirt road from the town center. When fog rolls in, you can see nothing, so visit in the morning.
Opening hours
About 8:00am–5:00pm (often closed Mondays; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Índios Coroados Canyon
- Rio do Boi Trail
- Malacara Canyon
- Pedra do Segredo
- Tigre Preto Waterfall
- Fortaleza Canyon
- Cachoeira dos Venâncios
- Monte Negro Canyon