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Cascatinha Taunay

Landscape and reading the city

alto-boa-vista · Cultura e cidade

Why visit

Cascatinha Taunay is a stop for observing water and forest landscape. This route uses only the marked access.

What to look for

  • Waterfall viewed from the permitted area
How does this place contribute to everyday neighborhood life?

Visiting details

Swimming, climbing and the Pico da Tijuca trail are not included. Suspend the outing during storms.

Surfaces, slopes and weather may affect the route; adapt the walk.

Times and map position are approximate; check local conditions.

Routes that include this stop

Alto da Boa Vista · 4h–5h including return to the gate

Alto da Boa Vista: forest without a long hike

One park sector with a waterfall, exhibition and chapel, without a long hike or an ascent of Pico da Tijuca.

Praça Afonso Viseu / entrada Setor Floresta → Cascatinha Taunay → Centro de Visitantes do Setor Floresta

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