Waterfall
Cascata Encantada
A park in the forest in Paulo Lopes, with a 5 m waterfall, deck and jump, three natural pools, barbecue kiosks, camping and cabins.
From the Residencial: About 22.9 km by car
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Photos: Cascata Encantada (opens in a new tab); Diorgenes Pandini/FECAM, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr (opens in a new tab).
Cascata Encantada is a private park in Penha, Paulo Lopes, built from 1995 onward for leisure and rest in the forest. Its highlight is a five-meter waterfall with a deck and a jumping platform into the water, reached by a safe trail.
For overnight stays there are wooden cabins among the gardens and palm trees, for 2 to 10 people (Mini Cabana, Beija-Flor, Tico-Tico, Sabiá and João de Barro), and a large campground with a shared wood stove that takes tents, motorhomes, rooftop tents and mini trailers. The park also hosts weddings and birthday parties.
Points of interest
- Five-meter waterfall: with a deck and a jumping platform.
- Forest trail: the safe path to the falls.
- Cabins and camping: to spend the night among the garden and the forest.
- Kiosks and courts: barbecue grills, sports and picnics.
Getting there
Estrada Geral da Tigela, Penha, Paulo Lopes. Day use 8 am to 6 pm: every day from December to April and, from May to November, only on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Day-use tickets are sold only at the park reception (children up to 5 free; discounts for over-65s and people with disabilities); camping includes park entry. Book cabins, camping and kiosks on the website or via WhatsApp +55 48 98468-0813.
Features
A 5 m waterfall with deck and jump, three natural pools, four sports courts, a playground, more than 25 covered kiosks with barbecue and sink, bathrooms with hot showers, parking with motorhome spaces, and a restaurant and snack bar in high season.
Things to do
Swim at the waterfall and in the natural pools, jump from the deck, walk the forest trail, play on the courts, barbecue at the kiosks and picnic. Go just for the day or stay overnight in a cabin or at the campground and wake up to the forest view.
Safety tips
You can bring food and drinks, except in glass bottles; there is no shared fridge, so bring a cooler. The restaurant and snack bar open in high season; from May to October a mini shop sells ice, charcoal and basics. Small and medium pets are allowed on day use, on a leash and out of the water. At the campground, speakers are not allowed and quiet hours start at 10 pm. Hours and prices change: confirm via WhatsApp or the website before you go.
Source: Cascata Encantada (site e equipe do parque) (opens in a new tab).
