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The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls

Cachoeira do Meu Deus

Eldorado, São Paulo, Brazil

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WATERFALLS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 39 2026
Cachoeira do Meu Deus

A 53-meter fall drops over a rock face into pools in the Vale das Ostras gorge, with dense forest and cliffs around it. Visitors reach it by dirt road and a trail that crosses the river, usually with a guide.

Highlights

  • 53-meter drop
  • Pools at the foot
  • Walk behind the falls

Good to know

  • Entry fee R$20 to R$30 per person
  • Walk of 15 to 20 minutes from parking
  • Guide needed on the full trail

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