Highlight • Waterfall
Primates Waterfall
Hiking
5.0
(9)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Tips
Yulman
November 24, 2025
This beautiful waterfall is accessible from the Botanical Garden neighborhood via a steep walk. Although it depends on recent rainfall, it usually has a good flow. It tends to be quite crowded on weekends.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Primates Waterfall
4.7
(3)
25
hikers
10.3km
04:01
760m
760m
Hike 6.4 miles (10.3 km) through Tijuca National Park to Primates Waterfall and Corcovado, gaining 2509 feet (765 metres).
Moderate
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Elevation 240 m
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