Brazil · Hiking

3-Hour Atlantic Rainforest Hike in Rio with a Hidden Waterfall

3 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Moderate pace

Mother and daughter enjoying at the waterfall

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike through the dense Atlantic Rainforest in the middle of Rio de Janeiro
02 Take an exhilarating shower in a natural waterfall hidden in the forest
03 Choose between two waterfalls, including an upper fall with a large pool
04 Walk back through the beautiful and calm neighbourhood of Jardim Botanico

Enjoy hiking in the Atlantic Rainforest and take an exhilarating shower in a natural waterfall hidden in the forest in the middle of the city. Marvel at the beauty of the many canopies you encounter on your way to the waterfall on this 3-hour hike through the dense rainforest.

Enjoy hiking in the Atlantic Rainforest and take an exhilarating shower in a natural waterfall hidden in the forest in the middle of the city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Rio de Janeiro

Languages English, French, German, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Atlantic Rainforest Hike and Hidden Waterfall

Take a taxi to the forest, then walk for the last 15-25 minutes through the dense Atlantic Rainforest until you reach the waterfall openings. There are two waterfalls to choose from. The upper one has a large pool and a natural shower box in the rocks. In Rio de Janeiro, the climate is usually warm throughout the year, so you can dress down in your swimming trunks even in winter.
Walk down into the city through the beautiful and calm neighbourhood of Jardim Botanico.
Go to the main street next to the botanical garden for transport.

The route