Trekking, ziplining, rappelling, skiing, rock-climbing, river rafting, parasailing and paragliding- when we speak of adventure activities, these are some names that come to our minds. But have you ever heard about an adventure activity where a waterfall will swallow you into a cave and throw you out on the other side of the rock? Sounds scary? But this unique characteristic of the crevice near Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro called Pedra Que Engole has been attracting adventure enthusiasts from all over the world. The phrase Pedra Que Engole literally means ‘stone that swallows’. Interesting? Read on to know more.
Pedra Que Engole, The Stone That Swallows
In the south of Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, lies the pretty district Trindade which is home to lofty mountains, splendid gorges, marvellous beaches and turquoise seas. And in Trindade, there is the magical Pedra Que Engole river rock feature beneath a gushing waterfall. Adventurers squeeze their bodies into the cavity and the stream pushes them downwards into a secret cave. Anyone inside the cave will have a feeling of being swallowed up completely, as the cave will hold them and glide them through a gap for nearly twenty minutes before spitting them out on the other side into a river.
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Getting Lost In The Middle Of Nowhere
This is one adventure that’s jaw-droppingly thrilling and scary at the same time. Reportedly, there hasn’t been any news of anyone getting stuck inside the cave. But then, it is certainly not everyone’s cup of tea. One needs real guts to take part in this activity, to get lost amid the cave in the middle of nowhere. Being thrown out of the cave after the twenty-minute glide is a tremendous relief for sure. Having said that, one who can experience this will unquestionably make one of the best memories of a lifetime.
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Adding this to your bucket list already? It can be a mind-boggling way to satiate your adrenaline rushes. For now, you can enjoy the virtual tour of Aventura-the nature theme park in Dubai:
First Published: September 23, 2020 5:23 PM