Casca d'Anta, Waterfall in Serra da Canastra National Park, Brazil.

Casca d'Anta is a waterfall within Serra da Canastra National Park that drops 186 meters over granite cliffs and offers multiple viewing areas. The site has an upper and lower section connected by walking trails that let visitors approach the water from different angles.

The waterfall marks where the Rio da Integração Nacional leaves its source area in the Serra da Canastra, in Minas Gerais. It lies in São José do Barreiro, a district 38 km from São Roque de Minas. The surrounding Serra da Canastra area was later placed under federal protection as a national park.

The waterfall takes its name from the Casca d'Anta plant, which grows near the falls. It is the largest drop on the São Francisco River, formed where the Rio da Integração Nacional leaves its source area in the Serra da Canastra.

Bring sturdy shoes and plenty of water, as the trails are steep and exposed to sun. The dry season is the best time to visit, when the paths are less slippery and views are clearer.

This marks the starting point of the São Francisco River, which winds for thousands of kilometers through multiple Brazilian states. That river shapes the geography and economy of a vast region.