Cachoeira da Fumaça, Vertical waterfall in Chapada Diamantina National Park, Brazil.
The Cachoeira da Fumaça waterfall drops 340 meters from the cliffs of Chapada Diamantina, creating a thin stream of water through the air.
Bush pilot George Glass introduced this natural formation to wider recognition in 1960, though local inhabitants knew of its existence before this discovery.
The waterfall holds significance in Brazilian outdoor recreation, drawing visitors who trek through the Atlantic rainforest landscape to reach its viewing point.
Visitors can access the falls through a 6-kilometer hiking trail from Vale do Capão, requiring moderate physical preparation and appropriate outdoor equipment.
During periods of strong winds, the water disperses into mist before reaching the ground, creating a natural phenomenon that gave the falls their name.
Location: Palmeiras
Elevation above the sea: 1,280 m
Height: 340 m
GPS coordinates: -12.60062,-41.45510
Latest update: May 12, 2025 19:35
The South Region of Brazil combines nature reserves, waterfalls, beaches, and mountain peaks. The region contains geological formations such as canyons and caves, plus islands with archaeological sites. You will find surf areas, hiking trails, and natural parks with subtropical rainforest.
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.
Chapada Diamantina National Park
32.4 km
Vale do Capão
17.1 km
Morro do Pai Inácio
15.8 km
Marimbus
16.5 km
Quilombo Remanso
7.2 km
Área de Proteção Ambiental Marimbus / Iraquara
18.6 km
Rio Lençóis (Bahia)
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Morro do Camelo
20.1 km
Architectural and Landscape Set of Lençóis
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Parque Natural Municipal do Morro do Pai Inácio
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Morro do Castelo
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Cachoeira do Calixto
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Cachoeira do Riachinho
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Cachoeira do Capivari
6.4 km
Parque Natural Municipal da Muritiba
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Cachoeira do Sossego
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Gruta do Castelo
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Cachoeira da Purificação
8.5 km
Parque Natural Municipal do Boqueirão
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Gerais do Vieira
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Gruta do Lapão
8.8 km
Parque Natural Municipal do Riachinho
7.2 km
Cachoeira da Primavera
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Cachoeira do Vinte e Um
1.9 km
Monumento Natural Municipal da Carrapeta
5.2 km
Conjunto Paisagístico do Morro do Pai Inácio
16.3 km
Ponte Sobre o Rio Lençois
8.3 km
Igreja do Senhor dos Passos (Lençóis)
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