Cachoeira do Jequitibá sits within the Serra da Carioca sector of Tijuca National Park, accessible from Estrada da Vista Chinesa in the Alto da Boa Vista neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro.

It is considered one of the shortest trails to a waterfall in the park, making it a popular stop for swimmers and nature lovers seeking a quick escape into the Atlantic Forest.

The waterfall serves as the starting point of the Secret Waterfalls Circuit, a well-marked, easygoing trail that winds through dense forest and past small streams before continuing to Cachoeira das Primatas and the Cachoeira do Chuveiro.

Visitors often combine a swim at Jequitibá with exploration of nearby cascades, including the Cachoeira da Gruta. The surrounding forest is home to monkeys and abundant birdlife, and the trail can be reached conveniently from the Vista Chinesa viewpoint.