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PETAR Caves

Over 300 caves in Brazil’s largest preserved stretch of Atlantic Forest

Iporanga, São Paulo2 daysModerate

The Alto Ribeira State Tourist Park, created in 1958, is recognized by UNESCO as world heritage. Choose by the time you have: a weekend at Núcleo Santana, the Temimina challenge, a holiday across three park areas or six full days including Caverna do Diabo. And rain doesn’t get in the way of the route.

300+caves in the park
6people at most on the 2-day route
1958year the park was created

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 on the 2-day route, for a safer experience.

Temimina and its hanging garden

A huge skylight, wide chambers and a rare formation known as the "shower".

Atlantic Forest all around

Old drovers’ trails and natural pools in the Ribeira Valley.

Photos of the place

Itinerary

Núcleo Santana · 2 days

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".

Do I need to know how to swim?

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

Which route is right for me?

First time: Núcleo Santana, moderate. Want a challenge: Temimina, 9 km with climbs and water. Want more: the holiday or the 6-day trip.

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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