Cascatinha Taunay - A beautiful waterfall

 Cascata Taunay is the largest waterfall in the Tijuca National Park. It is close to the entrance to the Floresta da Tijuca sector.

Bathing is prohibited but below the waterfall there is a natural pool where it is possible to bathe.



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