The site contains the ruins of one of the oldest sugarcane mills on Ilhabela island.
The natural water slide is formed by a smooth rock formation polished by centuries of river flow.
The mill previously utilized water power from the waterfall to drive its mechanical operations.
The property is located within a protected area of the Atlantic Forest biome.
The surrounding vegetation provides a habitat for various endemic bird species of the Brazilian coast.
Cachoeira da Toca is a waterfall located on the private grounds of a historical 18th-century sugarcane mill in Ilhabela, Brazil. The site features a natural rock slide that drops into a clear swimming pool. The grounds incorporate remnants of the original colonial-era sugar production infrastructure. A stone-paved trail leads from the entrance through forest vegetation to the falls. The facility is managed as a private ecological park. The area is positioned at the base of the island's mountainous terrain, feeding into the local river system. Visitors can observe the preserved stone machinery once used for milling sugarcane.
The elevated vantage point on the rocks directly overlooking the natural slide pool.
Wear water shoes with good grip to navigate the slippery rock slide safely.
Bring mosquito repellent, as the forest environment near the falls attracts significant insect activity.
Utilize the on-site changing rooms before hiking back to your transport.
Attempting the natural slide without prior instruction from staff or if water levels are unusually high after heavy rain.
Operations may be suspended during periods of extreme rainfall for safety reasons.
Standard swimwear is appropriate, but do not use soaps or shampoos in the waterfall pools to protect the local ecosystem.
