Cachoeira do Inferno, Natural waterfall in Araci, Brazil.

Cachoeira do Inferno is a waterfall in Araci, Bahia, where water descends through multiple levels surrounded by thick vegetation. The lush green setting frames the cascading water as it drops over the layered rock formations.

The waterfall existed as a natural feature long before Araci became a municipality in the mid-20th century. Its importance to the region's people has roots in the early settlement and development of the area.

The name "Inferno" refers to the force of the water where the Itapicuru drops over a mass of rocks along an irregular, near-vertical incline. The falls lie in Barreira, a district of Araci, and the surrounding area is protected under Article 15 of Municipal Law No. 176 of 20 November 2014.

The waterfall lies on the Itapicuru river in the district of Barreira, in Araci, and the surrounding area is protected under Article 15 of Municipal Law No. 176 of 20 November 2014. Access is from Barreira; the water slides over a series of uneven rock slopes, so watch your footing on wet stone.

The waterfall's flow changes dramatically between seasons, creating different visual effects as water cascades down. During rainy months the display is more powerful, while drier periods reveal a gentler version of the falls.