Rock wall
Falling water.
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Cachoeira do Tororó is one of the best-known waterfalls around Brasília, in the Jardim Botânico administrative region south-east of the capital, popular for hiking and abseiling down its rock face. It is reached from the DF-140 heading south past the roundabout with the Júlio Garcia road, then along a narrow unpaved track to a parking area where someone minding the cars usually charges a small fee. From there a narrow, stony trail drops through open scrub to the Santana stream, which you cross before following its bank through dense forest for a short distance to the falls, which pour over a rock wall into a pool where you can swim. The ground is slippery after rain, so wear proper shoes and avoid rainy days.
Falling water.
Cool swim.
Forest trail.
Jardim Botânico area, off the DF-140, Federal District
It is steep and rocky with a stream crossing; wear good shoes and take care after rain.