the waterfall is characterized by its rocky plateau, in which three distinct pools can be highlighted - railing and handrails have been built along the waterfall, enabling visitors to get great views of the natural wonder.

for visitors looking for a slice of elegance, and feel for the historical past of the city, bairro quebra frascos is the perfect place to go. the translation of quebra frascos, is 'braking bottles', yet there is some debate as to where the name originated from.

some believe that the name is a result of the exquisite climate of the neighborhood, because it makes people feel so good that they break their medicine bottles - others believe that englishmen who once climbed the neighborhood's mountain, brought with them bottles of whiskey, which they then broke whilst tripping over on the descent.