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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Espraiado Canyon

Santa Catarina, Brazil

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 51 2026
Espraiado Canyon

The canyon is a deep gorge of rock walls cut by a river, narrow in places. It is viewed from rim viewpoints and along a walking trail, and the dirt access road needs care, with a 4x4 advised.

Highlights

  • Canyon rim viewpoint
  • Adão waterfall trail
  • Natural pools trail

Good to know

  • Entrance fee about R$20 to R$40, cheaper online
  • Boots or galoshes rented on site for R$10
  • Dirt road steep, 4x4 advised, not required in dry weather

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