Rain Forest Trail Cantareira Natural Park from Sao Paulo
Cantareira Natural Park is one of the largest preserved forest areas in the urban perimeter of the world, and invites you to do the fascinating Macuco Trail and Waterfall Trail, at Engordador Nucleus. In addition to the trails, we also make a visit to the older water supply system of São Paulo city, listed as a historical heritage, encompassing the "Casa da Bomba" and Cantareira Dam complexes.
Excellent tour for nature lovers looking for a moment to relax near a big city.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Parque Estadual Cantareira - Nucleo Engordador, Avenida Coronel Sezefredo Fagundes 19100, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 02368-000 Brazil
Arriving at Cantareira Natural Park, we gonna make a visit to the Headquarter of Park where we will visit the Interpretation Center of fauna and flora of the Park. After the visits we gonna start the Macuco and Waterfall Trail and then we will visit the complex that was part of the first water supply system of São Paulo City;
Before the activity, the tour guide will explain some safety and conduct instructions during the walk and then we will start the Macuco Trail, approximately 1 km long, where we will observe some species of fauna and flora of the region;
Then we will continue to the Waterfall Trail, approximately 4 km long, where we cross the Engordador River at different points with stops for photos and the possibility of bathing in 2 different waterfalls, "Engordador" and "Cachoeira Véu da Noiva" Waterfalls;
Upon returning from the hikes, we visited the viewpoint of the dam and the Pump House complex, an old water supply system of São Paulo where we ended the activity.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Parque Estadual Cantareira - Nucleo Pedra Grande, Rua do Horto 1799 Horto Florestal, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 02377-000 Brazil
The second part of our hike will take place at Núcleo Pedra Grande where we will hike approximately 8 km visiting the koi lake and having as the highest point of the tour will be on the Pedra Grande (The Big Stone), It's a viewpoint with a wonderful view of São Paulo city. The activity ends at the park headquarters from where we will return to São Paulo.
Duration: 3 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
08:30 AM
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Av. Paulista, 2355 - Consolação, São Paulo - SP, 01311-300, Brazil
Traveler pickup is offered
Travelers staying more than 6 km far from Sé Square, outside from pick-up area, have to meeting the group at the starting point.
Starting Point:
Hotel Ibis Paulista - Address: Avenida Paulista, 2355 (wait for the tour guide in front of hotel).
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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