Presidente Figueiredo Waterfalls
Cachoeiras de Presidente Figueiredo
The “Waterfall Country” about 110 km north of Manaus, with over a hundred waterfalls and caves scattered through the rainforest. A good day trip.
Presidente Figueiredo calls itself the “Waterfall Capital of the Amazon.” More than 100 registered waterfalls, rapids and caves lie within its boundaries. It is a favourite weekend destination for Manaus residents and offers a rainforest experience quite different from river cruises. Key sites include Iracema Falls (Cachoeira da Iracema), a wide, tiered waterfall where you can wade at the base; Santuário Falls (Cachoeira do Santuário), with clear pools for swimming and diving; Lajes Falls (Cachoeira das Lajes); and the trek-in caves Maroaga Cave (Caverna do Maroaga) and Judea Cave (Gruta da Judéia). Most waterfalls are on private or community-managed land. Entry costs about 10–30 reais, and there are simple restaurants and changing rooms. Getting there: it is about 110 km north of Manaus along the BR-174 highway, roughly a 2-hour drive. You can take a group day tour or hire a car. If driving, set out early to avoid afternoon showers. Wear non-slip shoes, as the rocks are slippery, and do not linger beneath the falls when water levels rise after rain. Coordinates refer to Iracema Falls.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00 (varies slightly by area)
Nearby sights
- Maroaga Cave
- Santuário Waterfall
- Tarumã Waterfall
- Museum of the Amazon (MUSA)
- Rubber Plantation Museum (Seringal Vila Paraíso)
- Ponta Negra Beach
- Tupé Beach
- Moon Beach (Praia da Lua)