Brazil is one of the world’s largest countries, with abundant natural resources and much of the country covered in lush, deep forests like the Amazon. Landscapes, streams, and massive rivers paved the way for the formation of waterfalls. The highest waterfalls in Brazil, including Fumaça, Tabuleiro, and Caracol, are located in close proximity. The heights of Brazil’s 10 highest waterfalls are listed in meters and feet.
List of 10 highest waterfalls in Brazil
| Waterfall Name | Location | Height (meters) | Height (feet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cachoeira da Fumaça | Chapada Diamantina National Park, Bahia | ~380 | ~1,247 |
| Cachoeira do Tabuleiro | Serra do Espinhaço, Minas Gerais | ~273 | ~896 |
| Cachoeira do Caracol | Caracol State Park, Rio Grande do Sul | ~131 | ~430 |
| Cachoeira do Rio dos Couros | Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, Goiás | ~300 | ~984 |
| Cachoeira da Usina | Presidente Figueiredo, Amazonas | ~130 | ~427 |
| Cachoeira do Arco-íris | Presidente Figueiredo, Amazonas | ~70 | ~230 |
| Cachoeira do Salto | São Roque de Minas, Minas Gerais | ~186 | ~610 |
| Cachoeira do Formiga | Jalapão State Park, Tocantins | ~40 | ~131 |
| Cachoeira do Buracão | Ibicoara, Bahia | ~85 | ~279 |
| Cachoeira do Itiquira | Itiquira Falls State Park, Goiás | ~168 | ~551 |
