The city of São Paulo inaugurated the largest trail in the capital: The Interparks Trail . The route has 182 kilometers long and connects areas of environmental conservation and ecotourism in the South Zone. The news is a launch of the São Paulo City Hall, through the Municipal Secretariat of Green and the Environment (SVMA).
Despite being the largest in São Paulo, there are other trails around the city and in the state that are also worth checking out. With that in mind, check out locations with the most diverse levels of difficulties – some of which reach waterfalls.
Check out 5 trails to do around São Paulo:
Interpark trail
182 kilometers long, Interpark trail Integrates Municipal Natural Parks (PNMS), State Parks, Dams, Private Natural Heritage Reserves (RPPN) and the Ecotourism Pole of Parelheiros, Marsilac and Ilha do Bororé. The entrance is free.
The route begins at the ferry of Bororé Island, Grajaú, and goes through points such as the PNMS Bororé, Varginha, Itaim and Jaceguava, as well as Embu-Guaçu State Park, PNM Crater de Colônia, Serra do Mar State Park-Curucutu Nucleus and RPPN Curucutu, returning to the starting point.
In addition to the extensive green area, the trail offers contemplation and leisure points in the midst of nature. On the way, visitors can take advantage of piares overlooking the Billings Dam, a panorama fires observation tower for Guarapiranga and areas intended for picnics.
Berraré Island Balsa-Grajaú: Old Road of Bororé, 1290-1404-Santa Tereza Garden, Sao Paulo-SP.
Source trail
In the Botanical Garden of São Paulo, about 40 minutes from the center of São Paulo, the Source trail made with reforestation wood, is 500 meters long. The route lasts about 30 minutes and offers a lookout for photos.
As the region is the third largest piece of Atlantic Forest in the state, it is possible to observe birds and flora. Inaugurated in 2006, one of the goals of the trail is to try to reduce the tourist impact on what is left of native vegetation.
The ticket to enter the São Paulo Botanical Garden costs between R $ 19.90 and R $ 39.90 and can be purchased by the official website.
Fontes do Ipiranga State Park-São Paulo Botanical Garden: Miguel Estefano Avenue, 3031-Funda Água, São Paulo-SP / Tel.: (11) 5067-6176 / Time of operation of the trail: Tuesday to Sunday, from 9am to 4pm. The park is open from 8am to 5pm, on the same days of the week.
Passareúva Waterfall Trail
In Cubatão, the Passareuva Trail It is between six and seven kilometers long and can be up to three hours. The route has crossing from Rio until reaching the waterfall of the same name.
The moderate level walk takes place in the middle of Serra do Mar State Park and requires the presence of a guide – scheduling can be done through the Itutinga Pilões Nucleus website or in person. To know the value of the tour, it is necessary to contact the professionals at the web address and request a code.
Serra do Mar State Park – Itutinga Pilões Nucleus: Elias Zarzur Road, s / n – Cold Água, Cubatão – SP / Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 9am to 4pm.
Stone Trail
Cantareira State Park, located next to Horto Florestal, about an hour from the center of the capital, offers one of the largest areas of tropical forest in a metropolitan region. There is also a place of one of the most famous trails in the region: Stone .
The walk takes visitors to the main attraction of the Pedra Grande Center and also offers an incredible view of the city of São Paulo. With a high level of difficulty, the route is between six and seven kilometers and duration of up to three hours. No guide needs.
Cantareira State Park – Pedra Grande Nucleus: Rua do Horto, 1799 – Horto Florestal – São Paulo –SP. Gate 1 / Trail Opening Hours: Wednesday to Sunday and holidays, from 8am to 5pm, with entry released until 4pm / Ticket from R $ 30 for website.
Guarapiranga Park – Trail of Life
THE Guarapiranga Park inaugurated in 1999 in the south of São Paulo, aims to preserve the fauna and flora of the region. To increase environmental awareness, the organization offers the Trail of life being made with blindfolded eyes.
With a mandatory driving of a monitor, the idea of the tour is to be silent and hear the sounds of nature. The course of up to one hour requires scheduling by phone or email. Groups of up to eight people are allowed on each tour.
Guarapiranga Park: Riviera Road, 3286-Jardim Riviera, Sao Paulo-SP / Tel.: (11) 5517-6707 / E-mail: [email protected] / Trail opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 2pm.
*With information from Giovanna Machado and Fernanda Palhares, from CNN
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