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The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls

Cachoeira do Bicame

Lapinha da Serra, Minas Gerais, Brazil

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WATERFALLS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 29 2026
Cachoeira do Bicame

The falls drop about 30 metres over a rock wall into a river pool in the Serra do Espinhaço hills. Reaching them takes a 16 to 20 km round trip, often starting from a parked car.

Highlights

  • Drop of about 30 metres
  • Large pool for swimming
  • Rocky wall above the valley

Good to know

  • Voucher needed, R$35 weekdays, R$55 weekends
  • Limit of 30 visitors per day
  • Bring water, no shade on trail

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