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Ecotour to Cantareira or Jaraguá: Explore the Atlantic Forest in São Paulo
4.6
8 Ratings
Sao Paulo
Embark on an eco-tour to Cantareira or Jaraguá in São Paulo and explore the stunning Atlantic Forest. Discover lush landscapes, bird-watching opportunities, and breathtaking views of the city below.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Parque Estadual da Cantareira - A state reserve covered by atlantic rainforest, located around 15kms from SP´s downtown area
What's Included
- Entrance Tickets to the Park
- Driver/guide
- Snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on an eco-adventure in Brazil’s Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) with a half-day tour commencing from São Paulo.
Journey to Cantareira State Park in a private vehicle and experience a refreshing break amidst the lush forest terrain encircling the city – a green zone designated as a São Paulo City Green Belt Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO! Accompanied by a local guide on your hiking journey, you will have abundant chances to observe various bird species and marvel at the awe-inspiring panoramas of the vast city beneath.
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From Wednesday to Sunday, both Cantareira State Park and Jaraguá State Park can serve as tour locations.
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However, only Jaraguá State Park is available for tours on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Please note, while our guides are knowledgeable, they are neither Biologists nor Ornithologists. If you prefer a specialized professional in these fields, do contact us!
Location
Parque Estadual da Cantareira
Rua do Horto 1799, Horto Florestal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(8 Ratings)
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Katied200224
Feb 23, 2020
Great tour - I had an extra day while visiting Sao Paulo on business and decided to make the most of it. Luiz was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and very easy to spend time with. The park was beautiful, especially the trails off the main path where you could get a true sense of the forest. Highly recommended.
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414shaund
Nov 11, 2019
Great was to explore the outskirts of São Paulo - This was a great experience for me to see another side of São Paulo. The beauty from the forest is exactly what I wanted to see.
Luis was great and super for conversation and being just a good guy. Enjoyed the time with him.
I would have loved to see more of the animal life - but at least I got to see São Paulo’s version of the racoon: see the pic below. Funny little guy.
Loved the coconut water at the end
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Chris
Sep 1, 2019
Unforgetttable day - highly recommended. - We had a fantastic day. We hiked to the top of the mountain in Parque Estadual Jaraguá where you can experience an amazing view of the giant city of Sao Paulo. The hike is quite tough on the knees, so if you need a walking pole, bring it. Luiz was the most friendly and helpful guide. His English is top notch, and he was an entertaining story-teller and full of facts and information. We had specific goals in mind. and were hoping to see a certain tree. Luiz went out of his way to customize the day for our needs, and joined in the 'hunt' for a special tree with us. I can't recommend them highly enough. Brilliant!
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Cornheiser
Oct 22, 2017
Eco Tour to Parque Estadual Jaraguá - This trip was to the top of the mountain in Parque Estadual Jaraguá. Luis was an excellent host and tour guide. He spoke English well, and it was a pleasure conversing with him throughout the day. He picked me up at my hotel on time. Before we got in the car, he presented trail options, each based on differing levels of difficulty. As an Ironman runner, I picked the most difficult. The trail was demanding physically, but both Luis and I were able to tackle it with no problems. This trip was well worth the time and money, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to see an outdoor side to Sao Paulo.
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Nicola
May 3, 2017
Lois my guide was warm and... - <p>Lois my guide was warm and welcoming, instantly put me at ease and was a wealth of information regarding the history of São Paulo and the forests bio system. A great tour would highly recommend</p>
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Jim
Oct 20, 2015
The trip was great. Our guide... - <p>The trip was great. Our guide, Carlos, was fantastic.He contacted us at the hotel when we arrived and was at the hotel exactly when he said he would be. He made sure the entire trip was a pleasureable experience for us. He provided water and snacks which was a pleasant surprise. He was knowledgeable about the history around the park, the different plants and animals we came across. Even on the way to the park as we drove through the city he pointed out different points of interest and shared the history with us. The park was great. The hike could be steep at times, but nothing major. We were afforded a great view of Sao Paulo from atop a large stone formation and ventured to a small lake which was very scenic. I would recommend this for anyone looking for a nice outdoor activity and to experience the forest.</p>
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Brownj40
Oct 24, 2022
OK experience in the rain forest - The trip was pretty good. It served the purpose of making for an interestind day in Sao Paulo between flights. Our guide was very conscientious, charming and dedicated, but he has not well-versed in the natural history of the park and Atlantic rain forest. The view WAS SPECTACULAR, but we did not see much in the way of birds and animals, and the guide's knowledge of the plants was limited.
J&A
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