the adventurous traveler will want to partake in some of the more extreme activities cachoeiras de macacu has to offer - rappelling, hang gliding, mountain biking, hiking and mountain climbing are amongst some of the fun attractions available in the area.

the area isn't exclusive to daredevils, in fact the crystal clear waterfalls that define the region are a freshwater break from the beaches characteristic of the rio de janeiro area.

explorers will also enjoy the ruins of the chapels saint anthony of casseribu which dates back to the early 19th century, as well as saint joseph boa morte and our lady of saint anne japuíba, which both date back to the 18th century.