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Cachoeira Alta is a small and intimate waterfall in Santa Bárbara do Tugúrio in Minas Gerais, supplied with water from the Riacho Santa Isabel das Fontes.
Two local stories explain the name of the waterfall: the first says that it originates from a farm that was on the site in distant times that was known as Fazenda do Alto. The second story tells that the origin of the name is because it was seen from the top from from Estrada Fazenda do Alto, when people said: "look at the waterfall at the top". It became known as Cachoeira Alta despite not having more than 11 meters high.
DATA ABOUT THE LOCATION
Distance: 11km
Access: Medium
Height:11.3m
*The distance is approximate and has the Pousada & Parada Olhos D'Água as the starting and ending point.
Photos: Kindness Google Maps photographers Adalto Almeidae Fabio Castro
CAPITAL OF WATERFALLS DAS VERTENTES
Why is the city of Santa Bárbara do Tugúrio in Minas Gerais considered the "capital of waterfalls" in Campo das Vertentes? Because currently there are more than 50 waterfalls documented in the limits of the municipality. Many of these untouched natural beauties attract tourists from all over Brazil who like to explore remote natural beauties. There is a saying in Minas that says: "the more beautiful the waterfall, the harder it is to find it." The starting point for all this is Pousada & Parada Olhos D'Água.
HAVE A GUIDE OR COMPANION
Most of the natural beauties of Santa Bárbara do Tugúrio that make the city a large natural park with its more than 50 waterfalls, trails and viewpoints are in places that are often only known_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_by residents of the region or may be on private properties. The Guide or Accompanying Person is important as it will take you along the correct path - many waterfalls do not have a marked trail - and will obtain, if necessary, authorizations to access the places e make your Pleasant, worry-free ride.