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- Spanish
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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).
Travelers staying more than 6 km far from Sé Square, outside from pick-up area, have to meeting the group at the starting point. 2 blocks far from both Subway Stations: Consolação (Green line) and Paulista (Yellow line).
Itinerary
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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.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
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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.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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