Cachoeira da Parada sits along the Rio Massiambu Pequeno near the Enseada do Brito area of Palhoça, roughly 45 kilometers from Florianópolis.

The waterfall lies within the Parque Estadual da Serra do Tabuleiro, Santa Catarina's largest continuous stretch of Atlantic Forest, ensuring the surrounding landscape remains largely undisturbed.

The trail follows the river for approximately 5 kilometers round-trip, passing through dense vegetation, slippery sections, and short stretches of rocky riverbed.

Hikers are rewarded at the end with a staircase-shaped cascade, natural swimming pools of crystal-clear water, and a natural rock slide. The route is considered easy to moderate but can be tricky to navigate without a guide, as it is easy to lose the path.

Access is via the BR-101 highway near the Morro dos Cavalos area.