Cascata do Avencal
A 100-meter waterfall just a few kilometers from Urubici town. A viewing platform faces the falls, and visitors can ride a zipline across the gorge or hike down to the valley floor.
Avencal Falls lies about 7 kilometers southwest of Urubici's town center, within a private estate. The Avencal River plunges roughly 100 meters over a basalt cliff, making it the easiest waterfall to reach from town. At the entrance, a viewing platform offers a full panoramic view of the falls, and a zipline (tirolesa) crosses the canyon. Those who prefer walking can follow a small path down to the base of the falls. The round trip takes about an hour, and the steep sections call for non-slip shoes. The site charges a small entry fee, and the zipline costs extra. Nearby are the Serra do Avencal rock-art site and several rustic countryside restaurants. On winter mornings, ice formations sometimes appear along the edge of the falls.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Urubici Rock Inscriptions
- Morro do Campestre
- Cascata Véu de Noiva (Urubici)
- Cânion do Espraiado
- Morro da Igreja & Pedra Furada
- Serra do Corvo Branco
- Serra do Rio do Rastro
- São Joaquim Wineries & Orchards