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Notable waterfall · Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Braçanã falls

Salto do Braçanã

Braçanã falls is a waterfall in Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro.

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Braçanã falls: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Braçanã falls

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Braçanã falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -22.69770, -42.70435. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Braçanã falls flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Braçanã falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Braçanã falls?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Braçanã falls?

    Nearby: Igreja de São José da Boa Morte (fort, 26 km), GRES Unidos do Porto da Pedra (beach, 49 km), Caledônia (viewpoint, 50 km), Lake Juturnaiba (lake, 52 km), Igreja Matriz de Santa Tereza (church, 52 km), Paquetá Island (river spot, 52 km).

    Is Braçanã falls worth visiting?

    Braçanã falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Rio de Janeiro on Spotwander.