We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Cachoeira do Buracao

Name: Cachoeira do Buracao
Address: Ibicoara, State of Bahia
Rating: 5.0

918 Reviews

#1 of 8 things to do in Ibicoara

Nature & Parks, Waterfalls

Ibicoara, State of Bahia, Brazil

Review Highlights

“Most incredible hiking experience of my life thus far.”

This experience made our trip through homicidal trucks on curvy highways and bumpy dirt roads... read more

Reviewed April 24, 2019

Jackalynn S

Missoula, Montana

“The best waterfall in Chapada”

The whole hiking and the canyon swimming were stunning! I highly recommend arriving there early to... read more

Reviewed March 28, 2018

igurocha

Sao Paulo, SP

Read all 918 reviews

All photos (951)

Full view

Certificate of Excellence

Traveler Overview

5.0 918 reviews

Excellent96%
Very good2%
Average1%
Poor1%
Terrible0%

Local Weather

F°C°

79°

70°

Aug

79°

70°

Sep

80°

71°

Oct

What travelers are saying

You first hike through various ecosystems until you reach a few smaller falls.

I was nervous about what I'd read about the difficulty of the trail with the edges and drop-offs and ladders since I was hiking with my two young sons (7 and 10), but the ladders are very stable and as long as eve...

When the guide we hired (Pablo Guerriero - AMAZING guide!!) included this tour in the itinerary he suggested for a week in Chapada Diamantina, I at first asked him to change for something else, because I thought t...

Contact

Ibicoara, State of Bahia, Brazil

Website

77991446985

Call

Improve This Listing

Filter

1 - 10 of 19 reviews

Jackalynn S

Missoula, Montana

3818

Reviewed April 24, 2019

Most incredible hiking experience of my life thus far.

This experience made our trip through homicidal trucks on curvy highways and bumpy dirt roads foraging streams worth it. I grew up in the mountains and have hiked a lot, but this one was so unique that I will never forget it. There are various...More

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank Jackalynn S

igurocha

Sao Paulo, SP

Reviewed March 28, 2018

The best waterfall in Chapada

The whole hiking and the canyon swimming were stunning! I highly recommend arriving there early to enjoy a long time at the waterfall.

Date of experience: August 2017

Thank igurocha

Thais_Brasil14

Maastricht, The Netherlands

Reviewed February 20, 2017 via mobile

MUST see

GREAT place! We drove from Lençóis. It's around 230 km + 28 km on dirt road. The walk to Buracão is fantastic not too though to reach. Enjoy your visit.

Date of experience: February 2017

1 Thank Thais_Brasil14

MN_VF

Joao Pessoa, PB

5019

Reviewed January 28, 2017 via mobile

Left my heart there!

What a place! Absolutely amazing and breathtaking waterfall. The experience of swimming through the canyons to get to the waterfall is out of this world. We did a day trip from Lençóis which is a long drive ( 500km the whole trip) but totally worth...More

Date of experience: January 2017

1 Thank MN_VF

428letih

New York City, New York

199

Reviewed January 15, 2017 via mobile

Magical - Careful with Google Maps

It was really hard to get here from Lençóis, seen as you can't always trust Google Maps, especially if you set it to avoid motorways and tolls. Yes, seeing the country side is much prettier but when it takes you to a road that's not...More

Date of experience: December 2016

1 Thank 428letih

AChiara78

Arezzo, Italy

292107

Reviewed August 14, 2016 via mobile

Best trip in the Chapada Diamantina

I went there on a day trip with Chapada Adventure Daniel and it was the best day in the Chapada Diamantina. The fall is amazing in itself but the experience of swimming in the canyon and seeing it appear from behind the corner is magic!!...More

Date of experience: August 2016

Thank AChiara78

LeBrazil71

Sao Paulo, SP

10239

Reviewed February 14, 2016 via mobile

Is it possible to give 10 points???

I've travelled quite a bit, but visiting "Cachoeira do Buracao" was definitely one of the most amazing things I've ever done!!! I've seen some beautiful pictures of this place, but none of them can truly capture the beauty of the place!!!! When the guide we...More

Date of experience: February 2016

Thank LeBrazil71

Eric C

Chicago, Illinois, United States

842

Reviewed November 3, 2015

Most Stunning Waterfall in Chapada Diamantina

The guides say to see this waterfall last - and the reason is once you experience Buracao you'll think all the other waterfalls aren't that great. Seeing this waterfall is truly an experience 1. it's hard to get to - lots of traveling on dirt...More

Date of experience: November 2015

1 Thank Eric C

debbieprit

St. Petersburg, Florida

237

Reviewed October 1, 2015 via mobile

A must see - worth the extra time and effort

This is the best waterfall experience that we have ever had. You are required to have a guide to enter the park. Our pousada in Ibicoara was able to arrange an English- speaking guide, Andre, for us. You first hike through various ecosystems until you...More

Date of experience: September 2015

3 Thank debbieprit

oilili2012

paris

7042

Reviewed August 24, 2013

OMG!

OMG! This was the BEST waterfall ever during our 8-day trip in the Chapada. No pictures can explain the feeling of having to finish the trekking in the water, swimming through the canyon. Absolutely amazing. I can't believe so many people go to Chapada and...More

Date of experience: August 2013

7 Thank oilili2012

View more reviews

Previous Next

1 2

Nearby