Tacquarussu (tacquarussu.com) is a town located about 19 miles southeast of Palmas in the midst of the local rain forest. The area is host to a number of waterfalls, the tallest of which are the 230-foot Cachoeira de Roncadeira, followed by Cachoiera Escorrega Macao, whose waters plummet almost 200 feet. Travelers can swim in the pools at the bases of both waterfalls, and adventurous guests can rappel down Roncadeira's face. The town maintains a trail leading to both falls and visitors can hire local guides to escort them to the region's other waterfalls and lagoons.
