Brazil · Caving

9-Hour Maruaga Caves Tour from Manaus with Waterfalls and Lunch

9 Hours Round trip from Manaus Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Maruaga Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Brazil
  • 02 Marvel at the majestic Judea Grotto
  • 03 Enjoy the landscape of the Urubuí Rapids
  • 04 Swim at the refreshing waterfalls of Iracema and Arara

Sign up for an exciting excursion to the municipality of Presidente Figueiredo and tour its major highlights, including Maruaga Park, Judea Grotto, and the waterfalls of Iracema and Arara. Enjoy an adventurous jungle walk, pass through beautiful grottos and sandstone caves in Brazil, and learn about the region's exuberant fauna and flora. Also, relax beside some of the most splendid waterfalls in the area.

During the hike, visit one of the biggest sandstone caves in Brazil, called Maruaga Refuge, and stop for a relaxing swim in a grotto that has served as the setting for some movies.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Manaus, Presidente Figueiredo
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Maruaga Park, Jungle Trekking, and Sanctuary Waterfall

  • Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel at 8 am to start the adventure tour.
  • Drive north for about one and a half hours to reach the municipality of Presidente Figueiredo.
  • Arrive at Maruaga Park for two hours of jungle trekking.
  • During the hike, visit one of the biggest sandstone caves in Brazil, called Maruaga Refuge, and stop for a relaxing swim in a grotto that has served as the setting for some movies. Enjoy these beautiful landscapes and learn about the exuberant fauna and flora.
  • Next, head to a nice restaurant by the Urubuí Rapids for lunch, featuring delicious fish and other delicacies from the region.
  • In the afternoon, spend a refreshing time at Sanctuary Waterfall, one of the most beautiful in the region, with black waters that look like tea.
  • Lastly, arrive back in Manaus around 5 pm.
Maruaga Park jungle, Maruaga Refuge sandstone cave, Urubuí Rapids, Sanctuary Waterfall

Where this trip takes you

Maruaga Park jungle, Maruaga Refuge sandstone cave, Urubuí Rapids, Sanctuary Waterfall

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Manaus 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned car
  • All entrance fees
  • Mineral water
  • Lunch
  • Official English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic beverages

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Hiking gear
  • Insect repellent
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Flip-flops
  • Raincoat

Know before you go

  • We drive for over one hour on the road.
  • The hiking is on uneven terrain.
  • During some times of the year, there is not much water.
  • Some days it rains a lot, but we still operate, so bring a raincoat.
  • There is no vegetarian option.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Manaus, State of Amazonas, Brazil
Tour start
Manaus, State of Amazonas, Brazil
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Manaus.

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