Brazil · Argentina · Paraná Plateau
Salto do Yucumã
Saltos del Moconá
Rather than falling across the river, the water here plunges lengthwise along a geological fault line running parallel to the Uruguay River's own course, creating one of the world's longest longitudinal waterfalls. Its appearance is unpredictable, controlled entirely by upstream river levels.
Rather than falling across the river, the water here plunges lengthwise along a geological fault line running parallel to the Uruguay River's own course, creating one of the world's longest longitudinal waterfalls. Its appearance is unpredictable, controlled entirely by upstream river levels.
Salto do Yucumã drops 12 metres (39 ft) across a face roughly 1800 metres wide on the Uruguay, inside Parque Estadual do Turvo / Moconá Provincial Park. It is a block-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Governador Roca. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Only visible when the Uruguay River is at a specific mid-level flow; too high submerges it, too low leaves it dry.
What you can do here
Boat cruises
The classic approach: come at the falls from the water, usually at sunset, usually with a drink.
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Only visible when the Uruguay River is at a specific mid-level flow; too high submerges it, too low leaves it dry.
Entry: Provincial park entry fee
Getting there
- Base townGovernador Roca
- CountryBrazil, Argentina
- RegionParaná Plateau, South America
- AccessModerate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
On the map
-27.15, -53.9
Quick answers
How tall is Salto do Yucumã?
Salto do Yucumã drops 12 metres (39 feet), across a face about 1800 metres wide. It is a block-type waterfall on the Uruguay.
When is the best time to visit Salto do Yucumã?
Peak flow is August to October. Only visible when the Uruguay River is at a specific mid-level flow; too high submerges it, too low leaves it dry.
What can you do at Salto do Yucumã?
Beyond the viewpoints: boat cruises, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Salto do Yucumã?
The usual base is Governador Roca. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there. Provincial park entry fee.
Nearby & similar
More in South America
Devil's Throat
A U-shaped chasm swallows roughly half of the entire river's flow at once, and a 1,100-metre catwalk on the Argentine side walks yo…
Caracol Falls
A single unbroken plunge through the Serra Gaúcha's subtropical forest is viewed from a glass-floored observation tower and a funic…
Salto Ventana
A modest but scenic drop in the granite hills of Uruguay's Lavalleja department, reached via a rolling hike through one of the coun…
Cachoeira da Fumaça
Water free-falls off a sandstone tableland in Chapada Diamantina and, in a strong breeze, never reaches the canyon floor at all, di…