One waterfall in the state of Rio de Janeiro that surprises us with its beauty and ease of access is the Véu de Noiva Waterfall in Mangaratiba. For those driving from the capital Rio de Janeiro towards the municipalities of the Costa Verde, such as Mangaratiba, Angra dos Reis, and Paraty, via the BR 101 highway, this waterfall is very close to the highway on the side for those coming from the Rio ➡️ Mangaratiba direction.

For those driving from Rio to these cities, it will be very easy to stop along the way, enjoy this waterfall, and continue the journey. It is located in the Muriqui district of Mangaratiba, and is one of the main attractions of this region of the Costa Verde.

The waterfall has a steep drop, filled with natural pools of crystal-clear water in a region surrounded by Atlantic rainforest and a few kilometers from the sea. If you enjoy filming, photography, or simply exploring the natural beauty of the state of Rio de Janeiro, the Bridal Veil waterfall is an easy and worthwhile stop on the BR 101 highway.

Generally, waterfalls with the highest and most voluminous drops are located in more remote areas, requiring long hikes to reach them. Interestingly, the Véu de Noiva waterfall in Muriqui can be considered easily accessible, being one of the main tourist attractions in Mangaratiba, especially for those who enjoy hiking, waterfalls, and adventure tourism.

How to Get to Véu de Noiva Waterfall

If you are on Highway BR-101 heading from Rio de Janeiro to Angra dos Reis, the parking lot where you can park your car will be on your right, exactly on the same side you are driving from, in the Muriqui district of Mangaratiba.

Near the parking lot there’s a neighborhood with some shops and residents; you can ask them for more information, and from this point you’ll already be able to hear the river. It’s very easy to find this parking lot on Google Maps. Check the map below:

For lovers of adventure tourism, trails, waterfalls and rivers, natural paradises like this are truly special destinations. In the following photo, we see the dense Atlantic Forest surrounding one of the natural pools of crystal-clear water near the Bridal Veil Waterfall in Mangaratiba. A stop that is truly worthwhile during a trip along the Green Coast of Rio de Janeiro.

When we think of the Costa Verde region of Rio de Janeiro, destinations like Paraty and Vila do Abraão on Ilha Grande immediately come to mind. However, there are other interesting islands in this region worth exploring, one of which is Ilha Guaíba in Mangaratiba. You are invited to discover more in the next article.

📍Underrated Island Near Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro: Discover Ilha Guaíba

Stay tuned—we’ll be diving deeper into each of these stunning spots in upcoming articles. Until then, enjoy the sun, catch some waves, and we’ll see you on the next beach! 🌊☀️