salto do itiquira waterfall

This waterfall is def worth the visit! A short drive from Brasilia. You can enjoy the waterfall or go for a hike and get a view from the top!

We took a day trip from Brasilia to Itiquira falls which took us two hours to drive. There are lots of cameras and speed bumps (moles) so you can't drive fast. Thankfully the roads are paved and the Garmin took us right to the entrance to the falls. You pass orange groves and can buy 25+ lb bags or juicing oranges for just $5! The entrance fee at the falls was just a few dollars. There is no food allowed in the park and they will check your bags and packs at the entrance. We went during rainy season and the amount of water rushing off the falls was incredible. We were wet in just 10 seconds with all the mist. Everything was so lush and green. There are handrails and groves so you don't slip on the wet steps leading up to the falls. We swam downstream in the little river and Brazilian's were diving and jumping in. There were firemen there acting as lifeguards. We felt safe and spent two hours there. We didn't go above the falls and look down but you can hike across the river and have another adventure above the falls. We will return and do this one day.On the way home, about 15 minutes from the falls is a great restaurant called Dom Fernandos and it is all you can eat. There was grilled meats, pastas and salads, desserts like dolce de leite and pudim de leite (flan). The fresh pineapple and mint drink you can get by the jar was so amazing! It cost around $30 a person but was so refreshing and good after the hike and swim. This is worth the drive and a memorable excursion.

I've been there three times and it's always fascinating!! I went through the path on the hill to get to the top and it's completely beautiful... we sure feel small when we take a nice look around from the top. It's a hard path (2km if I'm not mistaken) and you'll need at least 4 hours to do it (to go up and back). Last time I went to Itiquira I took my chances and went up the big rock next to the waterfall... it's an amazing feeling! It was also full of swallows because they make their nests on the waterfall's "wall". If you are coming to Brasilia, be sure to go to Formosa and check this waterfall out!ps: It's not expensive to enter there anymore (it used to be 18 BR reais, now it is 10 -- unless you are from Formosa, then it's 3!). There's also a restaurant there, but it's open only on weekends (there are some other restaurants on the road though).

I would recommend to go to Itiquira , with family and friends, to get to know the tallest waterfall in South America. However the park only covers the lower part of the waterfall, the peak has an unbelievable site and it is reachable through land roads, there you can sit on the rock at the edge of the waterfall and can have a look at the great "Planalto" where the center-west is located at.

We were travelling from Brasilia to Sao Jorge (to see the Chapada dos Veadeiros) and we did a little detour along the way to visit Itiquira Falls. Our guide for the Chapada commented that it is very unusual for international tourists to ask to visit Itiquira Falls along the way; everyone else seems to do it as a 'there and back' trip from Brasilia, which is a total of nearly 3 hours. But it makes a lot of sense to do it as a detour.The waterfall itself is magnificent: tall, nicely shaped, lovely setting, many different angles for interesting photography. When we were there, the rainbows at the base of the waterfall were really bright. There were also many different butterflies, including magnificent large blue butterflies. So, the short walk to the waterfall was a delight because of the butterflies. There is plenty of spray at the base of the waterfall, so it is prudent to bring something to protect your camera.Unlike other reviewers, I see no problem with the government making some money out of tourists attracted to the waterfall. This is not a rich area and they can do with making money out of the assets they have. Given the numbers of people who are happy to visit the park notwithstanding the fee, there is obviously a demand that the government might as well cash in on. I'm happy with that provided they spend the money wisely and transparently. Most people visit this waterfall independently, but for the benefit of any other international travellers who may be thinking of copying our route, we used an excellent guide company, Travessia Ecotourismo, who drove us from Brasilia to Sao Jorge via a detour to Itiquira Falls. They did a great job with organising our whole trip in the area. Guides are mandatory at the Chapada. At Itiquira Falls, it was nice to have someone who could tell us the names of the butterflies, plants etc, and give us some of the local history. Our guide's name was Julio and he has very fluent English.

Excelent. The landscape is breathtaking. Everything works properly. Clean, beautiful, really nice. Just try to avoid the crowd in the weekends, but even that isn't so bad, because they have a limit of visitors each day.

We visited Brasilia and decided to drive to the national park one day. I really enjoyed the drive through the countryside. The national park is small with beautiful waterfall. Worth visiting. When you go take your swimming suit with you. You can have a nice dip in a pool lower down.

Though I'm still suffering a little from my excessive courage of diving into the really cold waters of the Itiquira river. I see some people have already pointed out, very fairly, that if you have some time to drive out of Brasília for at least 1h30min one way (in other words, at least 3hs of travel), this is a very beautiful and well-kept natural attraction - compared to many other waterfalls in Brazil, where one can actually interact with the water itself, not just watch from a distance (like Iguaçu Falls), this one probably has the best access, without, apparently, taking away from natural beauty or unduly invading nature. But, having visited this waterfall for at least 10 times over last 20 years, I see no reason for the higher and higher charges by the municipality. Sure they maintain it, but barely anything new has been done - in fact, a very simple children's playground was actually torn down over those years. I think the only real news over the years - except for the price hike - has been that they now accept credit cards for payment to access falls area.

Some say, if you have seen one waterfall, you have seen all. I beg to differ - Itiquira is worth a visit if you have half a day to spare. The area is beautiful and the waterfall is amazing

Really: this is one incredible waterfall. It is listed as among the 10 highest in Brazil and it sure is one with excelent access and structure. If you are into waterfalls, rivers and just lazying around, you can't miss it.On the downside, it must be noted that the municipality charges a staggering R$ 18 for entrance (the world famous Cataratas do Iguaçu, one of the top tourist attractions in the world costs R$ 24,60 for Brazilians). I would think twice about going there just because of it - not because it is not worth it, but beacause it IS a rip-off.If you can, avoid weekends and holidays, or otherwise arrive early. For a different point of view (from up), there are trails from private properties that lead to it, just look around the web for them.

I would have rated it 2 stars if it were just for going into the park to see the waterfalls, but the hike up is just incredible. Very few people do it and it is quite tough. You will need proper hiking booths. There is a trail, but in parts you will need to pull yourself up by the roots of trees. It is all worth it. From up there you have the most gorgeous view and what is best - you will be standing right on TOP of the waterfall and bathe in a cold river.There is also a great restaurant in a very bucolic setting (Dom Francisco - open only Saturday and Sunday. Great and inexpensive!I must make a remark as to someone who mentioned mugging. That is absolute non-sense as the park is guarded and visited by many families. Indeed it tends to be rather crowded on the weekends. If you don't like crowds don't go - unless of course you do the hike.

It is a beatiful and huge waterfall, but that is it. There is a park around it, but It is not that nice.

Personally I do not much care for places like this. Too much of a risk of being mugged. If you have seen one cachoeira (waterfall) you have seen the lot. This one is pretty but nothing spectactular for well-travelled people like you. Better spend your time and money visiting Iguassu Falls, one the great sights of South America.

Access is very easy and all roads are paved. The annoying part is passing through Formosa-GO -- you only have to follow the signposts, but there are dozens of speed bumps and people cross the street anywhere.The waterfall itself is fantastic - a 168m (551 ft) drop. Bring a bathing suit, because when you get near it, you'll get wet just with the splash, which flies tens of meters (yards).The park is very well organized, the walkway is paved, although the stairs may pose some difficulty for the elderly and mobility-impaired.In the dry season, there's a point down the river where you can swim. It's a day trip enjoyable for children and adults!

cachoeiras belissimas e acesso facil, perto de Brasilia, um bom local para passei com familia e tipo day use