Caracol Falls, orCascata do Caracol, is a 426-foot (130 meter)waterfallabout 4.35 miles (7.00km) from Canela, Brazilin Caracol State Park(Parque do Caracol).It is formed by theCaracol Riverand cuts out ofbasaltcliffs in theSerra Geral mountain range, falling into the Vale da Lageana.Caracol Falls has long attracted visitors and is the second most popular natural tourist attraction in Brazil, trailing onlyIguazu Falls. In 2009, it received more than 289,000 visitors.There is a nearby 100-foot observation tower that offers an elevator and a panoramic view, as well as a cable car that gives tourists an aerial view of the waterfall.The area also provides a restaurant and craft stalls.
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