Cachoeira do Buracão, Vertical waterfall in Chapada Diamantina, Brazil.
The Buracão waterfall plunges 85 meters down circular rock walls, forming a natural amphitheater with a large pool at its base.
The waterfall remained unknown to the public until 2001, when local explorers first documented this natural formation in the Chapada Diamantina region.
The surrounding area reflects the traditions of local communities who maintain connections to the diamond mining heritage of Chapada Diamantina.
Access requires a one-hour trek along the Espalhado River bed, with mandatory guide accompaniment and life jacket provision for water activities.
The waterfall creates a natural cylindrical formation in the rock face, resembling a giant hole that gives the falls their Portuguese name Buracão.
Location: Ibicoara
Part of: Una River
Address: Cachoeira do Buracão · Zona rural, Ibicoara - BA, 46760-000
GPS coordinates: -13.32694,-41.14638
Latest update: March 15, 2025 19:01
Brazil's Northeast region extends from coast to inland with national parks, colonial towns and natural areas. From the dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses to the cliffs of Morro Branco, the region contains geological formations, waterfalls and historical sites.
Brazil has numerous waterfalls and hot springs across its varied landscapes. At Iguaçu, water flows over 275 individual falls. The Chapada Diamantina region contains several waterfalls, including the 1,247-foot (380-meter) Cachoeira da Fumaça. Serra da Canastra is home to the 610-foot (186-meter) Casca d'Anta waterfall. Natural pools with clear water are found at Poço Azul and Lagoa Azul. The thermal springs at Ibirá provide mineral water at constant temperature. These locations are distributed across different regions of Brazil, from the southern Serra Gaúcha with Caracol cascade to the tablelands of Jalapão in the north. The waterfalls vary in height and volume. Some plunge over steep rock faces, while others flow through narrow canyons. Several of these sites are located in national parks or protected areas.
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