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The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls

Cachoeira Santa Bárbara

Cavalcante, Goiás, Brazil

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WATERFALLS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 30 2026
Cachoeira Santa Bárbara

A large pool of clear turquoise water sits below a modest fall, framed by Cerrado vegetation and rock. Visitors drive dirt roads from Cavalcante, then ride a pau de arara truck and walk a short trail.

Highlights

  • Large pool of clear water
  • Cerrado landscape along the trail
  • Swimming under the falls

Good to know

  • Kalunga guide mandatory, R$200 per group
  • Entrance fee about R$55 to R$75 per person
  • One-hour time limit at the waterfall

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