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Nucleo Santana - Cavernas do PETAR
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PETAR: Santana, Morro Preto and Couto Caves

A weekend at Núcleo Santana, with five caves, a waterfall and a natural pool

Iporanga, São Paulo2 daysModerate

At the Alto Ribeira State Tourist Park, recognized by UNESCO, Saturday covers the Santana, Morro Preto, Couto, Água Suja and Cafezal caves, plus the Couto waterfall and the natural pool. The trail is moderate, 5 km in total. And rain doesn’t get in the way of the route.

5caves on Saturday
6people at most
5 kmof walking, moderate level

Why go

Professional photos inside the cave

A cave photography specialist and 1,400-lumen imported lights. You go home with the images.

A small group

Up to 6 people, for a safer experience.

Waterfall and natural pool

The Couto waterfall and the natural pool are part of the day.

Photos of the place

Itinerary

Day 1

Saturday at Núcleo Santana

  • Santana, Morro Preto, Couto, Água Suja and Cafezal caves
  • Couto Waterfall and natural pool
5 km total · moderate
Day 2

Sunday, heading back

  • Leaving at 2 p.m. for São Paulo

What’s included

  • Transport São Paulo / Iporanga / park / São Paulo
  • Certified adventure tourism guide
  • Adventure insurance
  • Attraction tickets
  • Night in a shared room
  • 1 breakfast
  • Helmet and 1,400-lumen headlamp
  • Cave photography specialist

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Dinner

Is it for me?

Level: Moderate
  • Requires fitness: not suitable for sedentary travelers.
  • Not recommended if you have claustrophobia or limited mobility.
  • Long pants and a T-shirt are mandatory in the caves. Shorts and tank tops are not allowed.

Where it is

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

What to bring

  • Hiking boots or closed non-slip shoes
  • Long pants and a sleeved T-shirt
  • Water and trail snacks
  • 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".

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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