Cascata Santa Manuela
Cascata Santa Manuela
Cascata Santa Manuela — locally known as Cascata S'Manella — is a striking natural attraction on the Rio Chapecozinho, located about 20 kilometers from the center of Xanxerê in western Santa Catarina.
The site features three separate drops, with the main fall reaching approximately 25 meters in height, all set within well-preserved native forest. The waterfall carries an interesting piece of regional history.
In the 1960s, engineer Salomão Manela began construction of a small hydroelectric plant here, but the project was abandoned around 1970.
The remnant structures have since become part of the site's character, and the area is now recognized as a cultural, historical, and scenic landmark of the Oeste Catarinense.
Access from Xanxerê involves roughly 8 kilometers of unpaved road, with road conditions varying by season. Nearby towns include Xaxim (about 30 km) and Chapecó (about 50 km).
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