it is important to wear appropriate
footwear, preferably good hiking shoes, since the terrain
tends to be slippery - and of course insect repellant is the
most effective way to deter mosquitos and offer protection
against blood-borne viruses.
once at the cachoeira, the natural
surroundings consists of
plenty of rocks and trees that provide shade. it is common for
visitors to sit and read books and refresh. many people also take advantage of the strong pressure of the
water stream as a relaxing free massage.