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Caverna do Diabo

São Paulo state’s largest cave, with a river immersion and a day at PETAR

Eldorado, São Paulo2 daysModerate to hard

Known for centuries by Indigenous and quilombola communities, the cave lies in Caverna do Diabo State Park, in Eldorado, with over 40,000 hectares. The traditional route has walkways and lighting. The adventure route follows the river to Garganta do Diabo. The next day: the caves of Núcleo Santana, at PETAR.

40 mil haof state park
2,4 kmon the Garganta route
3 mwaterfall inside the cave

Why go

Two ways to see one cave

Walkways and lighting on the traditional route. Cascades, rope and river on the adventure route.

No swimming needed

Floating is done with rope support and river stretches are walked.

A photographer in the group

High-resolution photos and videos are included.

Photos of the place

Itinerary

Day 1

Caverna do Diabo

  • Traditional route: 600 m with stairs, walkways and lighting. About 1h30.
  • Adventure: Garganta and Salão Erectus, along the river, with cascades, scrambling and rope-assisted floating. About 3h30.
Garganta: 2.4 km · medium to hard
Day 2

PETAR · Núcleo Santana

  • Água Suja Cave, with waist-deep water
  • Morro Preto and Couto caves, dry

What’s included

  • Professional photographer, with photos and videos
  • Certified adventure tourism guide
  • Park monitors
  • Attraction tickets
  • Adventure insurance
  • 1 night at an inn with breakfast
  • Helmet and headlamp

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Meals not listed

Is it for me?

Level: Moderate to hard
  • Requires fitness: not suitable for sedentary travelers.
  • Not recommended if you have claustrophobia or limited mobility.

Where it is

Destination: Eldorado, SPMeeting point: Estação Vila Sônia, São PauloApproximate map.

What to bring

  • Wetsuit, highly recommended
  • Hiking boots or closed non-slip shoes
  • Swimwear and long pants
  • Dry clothes for the way back

FAQ

Why do we leave the night before?

So we arrive early and enjoy the whole day. The trip date is the activity day; boarding is the night before, as shown under "Meeting point".

Do I need to know how to swim?

No. The water sections are walked or done with rope support, accompanied by the guide.

How do I book?

Choose the date, option and number of travelers and check out. Your booking is confirmed once payment is approved and the confirmation email is sent. Read purchase and cancellation

What if it rains or the weather changes?

For safety, the route may be adjusted or rescheduled if there’s a risk. See Purchase and cancellation (in Portuguese). Read purchase and cancellation

Can I cancel?

Yes. The amount retained depends on how far in advance you cancel. Full rules are in Purchase and cancellation (in Portuguese). Read purchase and cancellation

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