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PETAR: Santana, Temimina and Ouro Grosso Caves

Three park areas over one holiday, from Santana to Temimina

Iporanga, São Paulo4 days, boarding the evening beforeModerate to hard

One day in each PETAR area: the Água Suja, Santana and Couto or Morro Preto caves at Núcleo Santana; Temimina at Núcleo Caboclos, on a 9 km trail with steep climbs and stretches of water; and Ouro Grosso and Alambari de Baixo at Núcleo Ouro Grosso. Fitness required. You don’t need to know how to swim.

3park areas
9 kmof trail to Temimina
300+caves in the park

Why go

Temimina and its hanging garden

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

Specialty coffee in the park

The first day starts with specialty coffee and artisanal cookies at Núcleo Santana.

Atlantic Forest all around

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

Photos of the place

Itinerary

Day 1

Núcleo Santana

  • Specialty coffee with artisan cookies in the park
  • Água Suja, Santana and Couto or Morro Preto caves
3.5 km · moderate · waist-deep water
Day 2

Núcleo Caboclos: Temimina

  • Temimina Cave, with long climbs and water stretches. Bring a snack.
9 km · about 8h · moderate to hard
Day 3

Núcleo Ouro Grosso

  • Ouro Grosso and Alambari de Baixo caves. Ends at 2 p.m., shower at the inn, then back.

What’s included

  • Transport
  • Certified adventure tourism guide
  • Travel insurance
  • Adventure insurance
  • Attraction tickets
  • Park monitors
  • Nights in triple or double rooms (women’s and men’s)
  • 2 breakfasts

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Dinner

Is it for me?

Level: Moderate to hard
  • 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.

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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