Sete Quedas
Sete Quedas ("seven falls") is exactly what it says: a staircase of seven small waterfalls on the Rio Pequeno, each with its own pool. You can walk the whole chain in under an hour or pick a favorite pool and stay for the afternoon.
The trail is wide, mostly flat, and works for kids and grandparents. At the top of the falls there's a small open-air restaurant run by a family — simple Brazilian food, cold beer, and a view back down through the forest.
Best in the late morning when the light angles through the canopy and the pools turn green-gold. Pack a swimsuit and towels; the bigger pools are deep enough for a proper swim.
It's also one of the best rainy-day trips — the forest feels different, the falls run harder, and the restaurant stays open.
- Trail length ~2km loop
- Hike time 30–90 minutes (depending on how long you swim)
- Difficulty Easy — suitable for kids
- Cost Small conservation entry (R$15)
- Best season November–March (fullest flow)
- Drive from chalet 30 minutes
- Guide Not needed — trail is obvious
