Cachoeira da Usina is in Taboquinhas, a district of Itacaré on the banks of the Rio de Contas, and should not be confused with the Usina de Jeribucaçu, near the beach.
In Itacaré, asking for Cachoeira da Usina opens a question: which one? The town has two waterfalls with the same name. One is near the beach, in Jeribucaçu. The other is far from the sea, in Taboquinhas, on the banks of the Rio de Contas. This page is about the second.
Two usinas, one name
The mix-up is common, and it's worth clearing up before you set out. The Cachoeira da Usina de Jeribucaçu is on the coast, near the beach. The one in Taboquinhas belongs to another world: that of the district, the big river and the interior of Itacaré. If you type only the name into a map, you risk heading to the wrong side of the municipality.
When arranging the outing with a guide, a driver or your pousada, always give the full name: Cachoeira da Usina, in Taboquinhas.
The Rio de Contas side
Taboquinhas is a district of Itacaré on the banks of the Rio de Contas. That is the waterfall's address: Taboquinhas, Itacaré, Bahia, CEP 45530-000. For those staying along the beach strip, the trip means swapping the sea for the river and the coastal routine for that of the district.
The place is listed as open 24 hours, every day of the week. That means access is listed as open at any hour, but it is no substitute for common sense: waterfalls are for visiting in daylight, with someone who knows the way.
What we still don't know
So far, this guide has no confirmed information on the trail, the walking time, the distance to central Itacaré, whether there are facilities, the depth of the water or the best time to go. That is why it doesn't make any of it up. Before you go, it's worth confirming these points with your pousada, a guide or residents of Taboquinhas.
Who it's for
For those who prefer fresh water to waves and are curious about the side of Itacaré on the banks of the Rio de Contas, away from the beach circuit. For those happy to discover the details of the route on the spot, with local information. It's not the choice for anyone who needs a fixed itinerary, with facilities, visiting hours and prices set in advance: that information has not yet been verified.
Practical info
- Address: Taboquinhas, Itacaré - BA, 45530-000.
- Where it is: in the district of Taboquinhas, on the banks of the Rio de Contas.
- Hours: open 24 hours, Monday to Sunday.
- Mind the name: it is not the Cachoeira da Usina de Jeribucaçu, which is near the beach.
- Trail, distance from the center, facilities, best time to go and safety: no confirmed information; ask a guide or residents before you go.
Before you go
- Getting there
- Located in Taboquinhas, a district of Itacaré on the banks of the Rio de Contas. Bruno Ferreira, editor (conhecimento local)
- Good to know
- Itacaré has two waterfalls called Usina: this one in Taboquinhas and the one in Jeribucaçu, near the beach. Bruno Ferreira, editor (conhecimento local)
Practical info
- Address
- Taboquinhas, Itacaré - BA, 45530-000, Brasil
- Opening hours
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- Segunda-Feira Atendimento 24 horas
- Terça-Feira Atendimento 24 horas
- Quarta-Feira Atendimento 24 horas today
- Quinta-Feira Atendimento 24 horas
- Sexta-Feira Atendimento 24 horas
- Saturday Atendimento 24 horas
- Sunday Atendimento 24 horas
- Type
- waterfall, Taboquinhas
Location
Frequently asked questions
Is Cachoeira da Usina the same as the one in Jeribucaçu?
No. Itacaré has two waterfalls called Usina: this one, in Taboquinhas, and the one in Jeribucaçu, near the beach.
Where is the Cachoeira da Usina in Taboquinhas?
In the district of Taboquinhas, in Itacaré, on the banks of the Rio de Contas. The CEP is 45530-000.
What are the opening hours?
It is listed as open 24 hours, Monday to Sunday.
Is there any information on the trail or facilities at the site?
There is no confirmed information yet on the trail, the distance from the center or facilities. It's worth asking a guide or residents of Taboquinhas before you go.
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