Cachoeira do Lajeado, Natural waterfall in Tocantins, Brazil.
Cachoeira do Lajeado is a waterfall in Tocantins where water drops vertically from rocky terrain into the Tocantins River below. The water descends over slate formations, creating a powerful continuous flow that feeds directly into the river system.
Indigenous communities have inhabited the region for centuries, using the Tocantins River as a primary route for travel and resource gathering. This long history of human presence shaped the landscape and its significance.
The waterfall serves as a gathering place for local communities during regional celebrations, where people share traditional foods and stories connected to the Tocantins River. These moments reflect how deeply the falls are woven into everyday life and memory.
The waterfall is accessible by paved roads from major cities in Tocantins and can be visited throughout the year. The dry season from May to September offers the best viewing conditions, when water levels are more stable.
The ecosystem around the waterfall is home to Amazonian manatees and Araguaian river dolphins that swim in the connected waterways. Around 350 fish species inhabit these waters, making it a biologically rich area.
Location: Tocantins
GPS coordinates: -10.65400,-47.28400
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:09
Northern Brazil holds a range of natural areas and historical sites away from the usual tourist paths. The region stretches from the Amazon basin to the wide plateaus of the Cerrado, offering waterfalls, clear springs, sand dunes, canyons, and caves. Protected areas such as Jalapão State Park and Anavilhanas National Park shelter rare animals and native plants. Rivers wind through dense forests, and in some springs, mineral-rich water pushes swimmers to the surface. The landscape shifts between tropical rainforest, open grasslands, and rock formations shaped over thousands of years. Notable places include the golden sand dunes of Jalapão, the tall waterfalls of Cachoeira da Velha and Cachoeira do Lajeado, and the natural pools known as fervedouros, where visitors can float effortlessly. Pedra Furada, a natural stone arch, and Canyon Encantado show the geological variety of the region. Ilha do Bananal, one of the largest river islands in the world, sits in the Araguaia River and provides habitat for many bird species. Further north, the Amazon rainforest spreads out with its branching rivers and islands. The colonial Fort Príncipe da Beira, built in the 18th century, recalls early European settlement. In Natividade, the small church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário stands as a modest example of colonial architecture. These places combine nature and history, inviting travelers to discover a less familiar side of Brazil.
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