Cachoeira do Segredo

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It plunges off the Serra do Segredo in a very tall curtain of water into a spectacular pool. The trail crosses the Rio São Miguel and the Rio Segredo several times.

130 m

Drop

6 km

Trail (round trip)

Moderate

Difficulty

R$ 70

Entry

Before you go

Morning entry (last entry between 1pm and 2pm depending on the season); out by 5pm.

How to get there

Rough roadHigh-clearance recommended; avoid after rain.

From São Jorge20 km

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The trail

6 km

Distance

4 h

Time

Moderate

Level

Several river crossings; moderate.

The water & the river

Crystal-clearClarity 4/5Medium flow

River: Rio Segredo

Ratings

Beleza

Trilha

Lotação

Acesso

Scored 1 to 5. Beauty is subjective — so we split it into axes, letting you sort by what matters to you.

Planning your visit

Cachoeira do Segredo is about 20 km by road from São Jorge; access is by a rough dirt road — high-clearance recommended; the trail is 6 km round trip, moderate level, around 4 h.

Entry costs R$ 70 per person.

Do I need a guide?: No — open access, no guide required.
How much is entry?: R$ 70 per person.
Can I go in a regular car?: High-clearance recommended — rough dirt road, avoid after rain.
What are the hours?: Morning entry (last entry between 1pm and 2pm depending on the season); out by 5pm.