Duration8 hrs
Starting from R$ 665,00
per personBoca da Onça operates four trail options on the same property: Discovery, Adventure, Rappel + Adventure Trail and the Buraco do Macaco Half Trail. The Discovery Combo is the most complete option. It starts with 2.5 km along the banks of the Salobra River and then continues on the Adventure Trail, passing the 156-meter Boca da Onça Waterfall, the Buraco do Macaco and the Janela para o Céu. The 886-step staircase is not part of the route.
What the Discovery includes: a 6.5 km trail, 4x4 vehicle access, 15 waterfalls and cascades, 9 swimming spots, 6 rest stops, breakfast and lunch, and a guide throughout the entire route. The difference between the options is not the beauty of the place, it is what the visitor covers. We recommend the Discovery for those who want to experience Boca da Onça in full and are up for a full day on the trail.
Boca da Onça is located in the Serra da Bodoquena, 36 km from the town of Bodoquena and about 60 km from Bonito, in a canyon carved by the Salobra River. The farm covers 2,000 hectares, 55% of them set aside for preservation, and all of the Salobra River's springs are within the property. The vegetation combines features of tropical savanna with remnant areas of Atlantic Forest.
Access to the start of the trail is by 4x4 vehicle, descending the mountain range along steep stretches. The vehicle is part of the experience. It is not a transfer, it is the first contact with the adventure.
The support facilities are among the most complete in the region: a restaurant with lunch included, swimming pools, a natural shower, changing rooms, a rest area and accessible restrooms. Visitors don't need to carry anything beyond the essentials for the day.
📍 ~60 km from Bonito · ⏱ Full day (5 to 6-hour trail) · Difficulty: easy to moderate
The day starts early. The first stop is breakfast at the Boca da Onça reception, a spacious, well-kept building overlooking the Serra da Bodoquena. Breakfast is included and designed to keep you going until lunch, which is served after the trail.
Access to the start of the trail is by 4x4 vehicle, and the guide accompanies the group from start to finish.
The first contact with the water is at Recanto do Mutum, a calm and welcoming spot. The swimming area is spacious and the canyon view is stunning. This is where visitors understand why the place exists: it's not just a waterfall, it's a canyon.
This is the spot that most surprises those who arrive without expectations. Many rush through to get to the next swimming spots, but this is where the landscape is widest and the silence most present.
Second stop: a rock slab with a cascade and a limestone wall in the background. It looks like a postcard, with clear water, preserved rock formations and surrounding vegetation.
The third stop is a viewpoint, with no swimming. Its setting of crystal-clear water and rock formations makes it the ideal spot for photos.
A wide stretch of rapids opening up amid nature. It is the transition point between the upper and lower swimming spots.
It has two access points: one at the top of the cascade and another at the swimming spot in front of it. The upper access is the most exciting.
Surrounded by vegetation, with a cascade. The space is more enclosed than the previous stops: less canyon, more forest.
The last stop on the Salobra section: a wide swimming area with beautiful cascades. From here, the trail continues onto the Adventure route.
In the second part, the Discovery joins the Adventure Trail and passes the attraction's best-known spots. The Boca da Onça Waterfall, at 156 meters, is the tallest in Mato Grosso do Sul. Praia Boca da Onça is a beach area right by the waterfall's waters. The Buraco do Macaco is one of the most popular spots on the tour. The Janela para o Céu ("Window to the Sky") is a natural infinity pool overlooking the Serra da Bodoquena. The main 886-step staircase is not part of the Discovery route: it is used neither going down nor going up.
At the end of the trail, the group returns to the reception, where lunch is served. Afterwards, the pools and rest area are available.
6.5 km trail with 15 waterfalls and cascades, including 9 swimming spots
2.5 km along the Salobra River, followed by the Adventure Trail route
Includes the Boca da Onça Waterfall (156 m), the Buraco do Macaco and the Janela para o Céu
No 886-step staircase
4x4 vehicle access to the start of the trail
Easy to moderate difficulty, 5 to 6-hour trail, full day
6 rest stops along the route
Breakfast and lunch included
Guide throughout the entire route
Complete facilities: changing rooms, natural shower, pools, restaurant, rest area
About 60 km from Bonito, approximately a 1-hour drive
Transportation to the attraction not included
The Discovery Combo is the right choice for those who want the most complete Boca da Onça experience: more waterfalls, more swimming spots and the attraction's postcard views, without the 886-step staircase. It works well for people who enjoy walking, groups ready for a full day on the trail, and anyone who wants to combine swimming, sightseeing and adventure.
For families with young children or people with limited mobility, the best option is the Buraco do Macaco Half Trail. It is 2.1 km long, takes about 2 hours and includes a return by support vehicle, but it does not include the Boca da Onça Waterfall.
Boca da Onça is equipped to welcome children and family groups. The difficulty is easy to moderate: 6.5 km of walking, with short stairways at strategic points.
It's a long day. The tour takes the full day, with 5 to 6 hours on the trail, plus breakfast, the drive to the start of the trail and lunch. Those who prefer a slower pace and more time at each stop should let the guide know at the start. The pace can be adjusted without affecting the itinerary.
I went at the end of February, during the rainy season. I loved the tour. It has the best waterfalls and a really nice trail. It was totally worth it. Without a doubt, the best tour in Bonito and the region.
— Ana Paula Nunes
The Adventure is 4.5 km long with 4 to 5 hours on the trail, featuring 8 waterfalls plus Praia Boca da Onça and 5 swimming spots, including the Boca da Onça Waterfall (156 m), the Buraco do Macaco and the Janela para o Céu. The Adventure route includes the 886-step staircase. The Discovery starts with 2.5 km along the Salobra River, with 7 more waterfalls and cascades and 4 swimming spots, and then continues on the Adventure Trail, without the staircase. It covers 6.5 km in 5 to 6 hours, with 15 waterfalls and cascades and 9 swimming spots.
Yes. The 156-meter Boca da Onça Waterfall is part of the Adventure section, which is included in the Discovery.
Yes, as long as they are up for a full day on the trail: it's 6.5 km at an easy to moderate level. For young children, Bonitour recommends the Buraco do Macaco Half Trail, a shorter route with a return by support vehicle.
Yes. Breakfast and lunch are included. Lunch is served at the Boca da Onça facilities after the trail.
Yes. Advance reservations are required and can be made directly here with Bonitour.
Light clothing, swimwear underneath and sneakers with a firm sole. A towel, sunscreen, insect repellent and water are essential, as well as a camera.
Access to the start of the trail is by 4x4 vehicle, so there is no need to walk down the mountain range.
The trail has short stairways at strategic points, and the route overall is rated easy to moderate.
The 886-step staircase is not part of the Discovery route.
The pools are available after the trail.
Transportation to the attraction is not included. Contact Bonitour for transfer options.
Closed-toe shoes are mandatory for all activities.
The tour is not recommended for people with heart conditions.
There is no direct restriction for pregnant women, but participation must be assessed and approved by a doctor, considering the physical effort involved in the trails and activities.
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