Nice zoo, there are a lot of different animals and many animals from brazil. The lion and tiger enclosures were not accessible when we visited. They have many birds ranging from exotic ducks to several types of aras. They also have a hippo, several types of crocodiles, snakes, foxes and wild dogs. There are a couple of enclosures currently empty.

I visited this place just to see capibaras. Unfortunately for me, I only saw one. I think it was a bad luck. Besides capibaras, the park takes care of some monkeys, aras, but also some animals that I as European don't know for my continent. So visiting the place was interesting for me. The park is huge and you can spend quite some time with roaming around. To see everything with slow pace, I would say that 2 hours are more than enough. But you can manage to see what you are interested in in about 1 hour, as I did. Entrance tickets to this place are surprisingly cheap, so I would encourage you to visit park and support it this way.

Perfect place for rest ,and place for children

Very good zoo to spend a free day at. Admission was free and it had quite a large selection of animals to see. Decent playground the food vendors were well priced. Thoroughly enjoyed myself and so did the kids.

The park is currently undergoing renovation and only half of the park is available now, but it is still a great place to walk, jog or just take a walk with the family.

A good selection of animals that the whole family will enjoy. Make sure to watch the monkeys for a while! Unfortunately there are a few empty enclosures these days..

Was nice place long time ago, and free now they charge you, but place doesn't have any thing worth

Nice park. I liked how the streets were closed off for a running event. It was a nice run around the beautiful streets and lake. Plenty of vendors for some refreshments.

Nice park. Lots of cool local flora and lots of cappybara running around. The little food stands are also nice. We got coconut water and some ice cream and both were delicious. The panda statues at the playground are pretty creepy though...

If you love capybaras, you can't find a better place to go. Dozens of these friendly rodents roam around the lake. They won't let you touch them or even feed them, but they will let you pretty close. I have a video about it on my YT channel: Curves on the road

Better with family. This is an excellent spot for running, offering wide and varied trails with spots of shade at all times of day, the path was not paved in all places and so it may be muddy in the rain. There is a big ship to explore and beautiful plants. There were paddle boats but they had a cost to try. And some play equipment for kids. Depending on your disposition, this may not be the best place to go if you have limited time. There is not much that distinguishes it from any other large park in the world and it is not well maintained. It was hot and few places to buy water so come prepared.

A nice (green) park, kinda small one but still nice, well kept, kids friendly, well located, overcrowded in weekends, parking may be troublesome.

This is a very big park, with no entrance fee! I was impressed to see capybaras chilling everywhere. There is a Planetarium, but i advise to first check out the opening hours. There's a huge ship you can get on and several food stalls with delicious snacks.

Definitely my favorite park in Campinas! Amazing green scenery views, river, trees, capybaras everywhere. Delicious Açaí and ice cream are the bonus. Very clean and animal friendly park. There are many street cats but they love people and people take care of them too. One of my father in law's cats is from this park and he named her "Serena".

Very big one. You should be prepared to walk The shopping is quite big. There are nice stores and places to eat! There’s also a nice place for kids!

Nice place u can find everything that you want

Finally I found something delicious and eatable for the foreigners! I’m very happy to visit such a beautiful mall with a lot of different options to eat! That was my favourite station and only the station with waffles 🧇! For some reason they didn’t accept international cards 💳 but we paid cash. It took around 20 min to get my order done but I enjoyed so much! 🤍🤍🤍

Very very good mall, one of the biggest in sao paulo state. Here you can find almost everything. There is a huge food court and a enormous parking yard. The atmosphere of this place is incredible, although very crowded on weekends and holidays.

Biggest mall in Latin America! Great stores selection! Safe for tourists also. Plenty of parking and WiFi available.

Enormous shopping mall. Great location and parking lot. Public internet access is a big dodgy, but other than that, a good experience.

Huge shopping centre, plenty of (paid) parking, and a big food court. It has the main mobile phone operators (TIM, Vivo and Claro), big stores, coffee counters as well as many many other shops. Handy to register for Sem Parar and lots of ATMs.

Amazing place to go with your family specially if you have kids, they will love it. The trails is quit long for small child's and they don't have accessibility, or if you go with a small kids you will have to carry them during some stages of the trail, but apart of it is an excellent place to visit. I recommend to arrive after lunch in hot days, you will need around 3 hours to do the course. It has a restaurant and cafeteria to eat.

Great place to bring children or for photographic safari if you like to make photos from wildlife under more controlled circumstances. Highly recommended!

Very good place. The enclosures can always be better in a Zoo, but they seem to treat the animals with respect and the place is very beautiful.

Overall very nice place but I found some of the places where they keep the animals too small

Wonderful zoo! We can see and know a lot of animals. We can identify that they respect Brazilian nature.

Beautiful place, clean, organized and had monitors to help.

Well organized and clean. Very friendly staff.

Highly recommend viewing this windmill and the beautiful area around it.

What beautiful place to visit and spend some time enjoying the natural beauty and the rich traditional architecture the place provides you with. It makes you feel like never leaving the place and better yet, everything was free. Plus you leave with some awesome pics to post on your social media. I 100% recommend visiting this place at least once. Sadly, it was closed during my visit.

Such an interesting construction. You will have the chance to see how traditional mills work on the inside and, at the same time, have a great view of Holambra.

Cute place to visit. Such a unique feel and the architecture is very different than the other parts of Brazil we saw. The windmill spins on top and we were fortunate to see it happen. Quiet place to spend a couple of hours. I believe there are shops there that open but we came at a time they were closed.

The park around it is very pleasant. The windmill itself is beautiful, the staff working there very helpful and friendly. It is an interesting place to visit and learn a little more about this piece of engineering!

Good place to visit and to help community to make the windmill works back again. Good view from upper floor!

It's a famous landscape from Holambra city and that represents the origin of the citizens: Netherlands. Affordable place to take a picture and sit to appreciate the sunrise.

A wonderful beach. The crowd is somewhat large and pretentious but if you can get past that and just enjoy the nature, it's great.

Almost a "secret place" to enjoy the nature without so many noise and disturb, full of trees around the beach

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It is such a cute town and worth for a short trip. We were there on christmas and it wasn‘t crowded. 👍🏼

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Wheelchair access to go from car park to Christ and a chocolate shop near at Christ with good variety.

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I am impressed by the online presence of this shoe repair shop, which effectively highlights its exceptional products and services via various social media platforms. The consistent and engaging content allows customers to stay updated and informed. It's refreshing to see a business utilizing technology to connect with its audience.

Nice shopping mall, with a bit of everything. Very big food plaza, with lots of options to choose from, the most famous places are in there. You can find a super market as well as a construction or home renovation store. You arcade gaming. They also have a cinema with lots of options of movie to pick. Lots of places to park your car and sometimes they'll have events happening at the car park.

It's very basic, it's a simple place full of low budget stores. The cinemas are great, but 99% of the movies shown are dubbed in Portuguese. The bowling alley is nice, great place to eat.

Very organized shopping center with ample parking space. There is a good variety of quality products, a movie theater, and restaurants. The prices are typically more elevated but this is a general rule in shopping centers/malls in Brazil.

I'm a tourist from the U.S and one of my favorite things to do is to see the difference between malls in different countries. Let's just say Brazilian malls are one of my new favorites. I wasn't there to buy anything so I enjoyed just looking around, however, if you were going to buy something it's not very cheap. Example: a Maybelline mascara costs 80 Reais which, for an American, would be $20.00. I would economize, look around, and maybe buy something small, but don't go there for a shopping spree. The food court is great with several options, but, again, the prices and portions are wild for me as a foreigner. Overall, the mall is pretty and clean and I would come here again just to see the different stores.

A not so huge space. A congested environment during weekend. Just like other malls the ambience is the same and restaurants as usual are crowded. No English speaking guide and Walmart in it is the added advantage. Walmart is not so big as we normally see but a good place for a one stop shop

I only didn't give it a 5 star because of it's Pet Policy. Like in many other malls in Brazil pets are allowed in, but in this one you have to carry them on your lap. It is also forbidden to leave your pet at the entrance like many other places allow you to. So, if your pet is a lil fatty like mine, choose a different place to go to. Appart from that, very best mall in town.

(Translated by Google) Excellent for admiring the horizon and the landscape in general. However, considering the profile of São José dos Campos, it should be revitalized, taking advantage of the slope of the land, expanding the tiny deck, and building an attached grandstand with the same wooden profile as the deck, offering comfort to those who appreciate this view. Since it would be a hidden location, it would be necessary to install a security camera, ensuring not only security but also order, preventing crime and undesirable behavior from inconvenient people. The City Hall could authorize the construction of a coffee shop/snack bar next to the deck, with public restrooms (paid), separate for men and women. The responsibility for cleaning and maintenance would be outsourced to a third party. Besides the revenue for the merchant, it would offer convenience to deck users who want to enjoy the landscape for longer. (Original) Excelente para contemplar o horizonte e paisagem em geral. Mas para o perfil de São José dos Campos, deveria ser revitalizado, aproveitando a inclinação do terreno, ampliando o minúsculo Deck, construindo em anexo, uma *arquibancada com o mesmo perfil de madeira do Deck, oferecendo conforto aos apreciadores dessa paisagem. *como ficaria um local escondido, seria necessário a instalação de câmera de segurança, garantindo, além de segurança, ordem, evitando crimes e comportamentos indesejáveis pessoas inconvenientes... A Prefeitura, poderia conceder a construção de uma Cafeteira/Lanchonete, ao lado, do Deck, com banheiros públicos (pago), distintos para homem e mulher. Onde a responsabilidade de limpeza e manutenção, seria do terceirizado. Além da renda para o comerciante, ofereceria conveniência para usuários do Deck, que queiram contemplar a paisagem, por mais tempo...

(Translated by Google) We went to see the Smoke Squadron perform. I parked the car far away because I was sure it would be chaos and the road would be closed. We walked along Anchieta Avenue and I was enchanted by the bike path and the scooters that we could rent through an APP. There were a lot of military personnel there because of the event and the municipal guard did a great job too. The place is ideal for families and couples in love because it has a wonderful view and very chic bars and restaurants. (Original) Fomos ver apresentação da Esquadrilha da Fumaça, parei o carro longe pois tinha certeza que lá estaria um caos e a via interditada, andamos na avenida Anchieta e fiquei encantada com a ciclovia, com os patinetes que podemos alugar por APP, tinha bastante militares no local por conta do evento e a guarda municipal fez bonito também. Local ideal para família e casais apaixonados pois tem uma vista maravilhosa, bares e restaurantes chiquérrimos.

(Translated by Google) A place to sit and enjoy the wonderful view of this part of Sjc. (Original) Lugar para sentar e desfrutar da vista maravilhosa deste pedaço de Sjc

(Translated by Google) Wonderful view, popular place to take photos and enjoy the beautiful afternoon in São José dos Campos ❤️ (Original) Vista maravilhosa, lugar disputado para tirar fotos e apreciar a belíssima tarde em São José dos Campos ❤️

(Translated by Google) A place with a privileged view of the sunset. Beautiful at any time of day. (Original) Lugar com vista privilegiada do pôr do sol. Lindo em qualquer horário do dia.

(Translated by Google) It's worth it for those who like to watch the sunset. (Original) Vale a pena para quem gosta de ver o pôr do sol

(Translated by Google) A place of natural beauty and a reflective corner (Original) Um lugar de belezas naturais e um canto reflexivo

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Beautiful place to spend the day. Clean, organized and safe with a good infrastructure and excellent restaurant that's works only on weekends and holidays. Congratulations city of Extrema

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The Nature is preserved there despite of a lof people bring up a noise in the local.

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It's nice, but it could be nicer and more beautiful. Also, it seems like a place with a lot of potential, but its ruler isn't taking advantage of it.

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A must go on the city. Peaceful environment, contact with different birds and, and clean place.

Projected by a well international known projectist from Brazil, Burle Max, the square is a good option to all ages with boxes offering food, horse cart. Is a large square in there have a traditional fair of old cars once a year and is in the center of Àguas de Lindóia near of hotel and street of commerce (street São Paulo)

Fitness center out of order and toilets need a lot of maintance.

Where: Praça Adhemas de Barros, Aguas da Lindoia What: A public park How was it: A nice quiet place for a walk, enjoying the animals or water running. This is where you can take the ''locomotive'' to visit the small Christ statue in Lindoia. They also have sugarcane juice if you want to try it out. Grade: Eli = 4, Serge = 4 Recommend: Yes, when in Lindoia (which is a rather small place) you should check this place out.

Nice place to walk, relax with the family and play with your children

The bad stuff it was just the garbage on the sand... A bit dirty.

It's a good place for take your family in the a traveling!!! The sea is calm, and the children can enjoy and playing a lot!

Clear water, some bugs (borrachudo), good good.

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Nice place for kids, no waves and no danger to.

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(Translated by Google) Great trail, relatively easy and very rewarding. The view at the end is stunning, and we were lucky to go on a day when the Minas Gerais side was clear and the São Paulo side was very foggy—simply incredible. Note that you need to purchase your ticket online, and there are fixed entry times. (Original) Ótima trilha, relativamente fácil e muito proveitosa. A vista no final é muito boa, e tivemos sorte de ir num dia onde o lado mineiro estava com céu limpo, e o lado paulista com muita névoa, simplesmente incrível. Atentar-se que é necessário comprar a entrada pela internet e há horários fixos de entrada.

(Translated by Google) Without a doubt, the best trail in Monte Verde. The area is very well maintained by private initiative, with excellent upkeep, clear signage, security, and guidance before the start of the trail, making the entrance fee worthwhile. It's the most suitable option for families, especially older people and children, as the route is easy and accessible. The Platô trail, while very beautiful, is much steeper, more rugged, and longer, requiring physical preparation and extra attention. I recommend both, but each is suited to a different type of visitor and fitness level. (Original) Sem dúvida, a melhor trilha de Monte Verde. O local é muito bem cuidado pela iniciativa privada, com excelente manutenção, sinalização clara, segurança e orientações antes do início do percurso, o que faz o valor do ingresso valer a pena. É a opção mais indicada para famílias, especialmente pessoas de mais idade e crianças, pois o trajeto é tranquilo e acessível. Já a trilha do Platô, embora muito bonita, é bem mais íngreme, acidentada e longa, exigindo preparo físico e atenção redobrada. Recomendo ambas, mas cada uma para um tipo de visitante e nível de disposição.

(Translated by Google) Long walk, climb with maximum difficulty level, one of the best views I've ever seen, rewarding experience!!! (Original) Caminhada longa, subida com máximo grau de dificuldade, umas das melhores vistas que já vi, experiência gratificante!!!

(Translated by Google) Moderate trail. The first deck is a good place to rest. And when you reach the top, the view is incredible. It's well worth the climb. (Original) Trilha moderada. O primeiro deck já da para dar uma descansada. E quando chega no topo a vista é incrível. Vale muito a pena a subida.

(Translated by Google) Incredible view!!! The trail is easily accessible, but you need to buy a ticket in advance on the website because visits are scheduled!! Parking is charged, but on a day with little traffic, it's possible to leave your car on the access road to the trail. (Original) Vista incrível!!! Trilha de fácil acesso, mas é necessário comprar ingresso antecipado no site pois a visita é agendada!! O estacionamento é cobrado, mas se for em dia de pouco movimento é possível deixar o carro na estrada de acesso a trilha.

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This park is absolutely beautiful. We spent a few hours here, exploring. Then we had lunch at the restaurant at the end and it was wonderful.

Such a beautiful place with kind-hearted staff! I’m not a local and didn’t know that they only accept cash and Pix, and since my card was international they couldn’t accept it. The girl selling tickets let me in for free and covered my parking as well. Such a simple yet kind act, it was genuinely the highlight of my day! The plants and gardens were beautiful, and I felt very peaceful afterwards. I would recommend this place to everyone!

The place is gorgeous, but quite expensive for full ticket payers. The visit lasts around 1.5h

This park was absolutely beautiful and worth the 40 Reis entrance fee. The gardens were all well-maintained. The views of the surrounding valleys were spectacular. It's an easy stroll through the park, and there's even a maze to navigate through. There are various plants to see and coy fish in the ponds. And there's a tree house you can visit. You only need 1-2 hours total to see everything. The employees were nice, but it may be difficult to find someone that speaks English.

They have good tree house.. and nice place to take a walk with family, unfortunately every garden doesn’t really represent the country mentioned. Only Japanese garden and Chinese garden that bit represent their own country.

Absolutely wonderful botanical gardens. The location is amazing, with plenty of beautiful scenery. From the treehouse to hedge maze, there is a lot to occupy half a day. I was impressed with how well it was maintained and the variety of plants. The price was reasonable for what you get to see. Also, there is a student discount if you show your student ID. Highly recommend Amantikir Park; it is a must see if you are in the area.

Here was one of the most beautiful botanical park where I have visited ever. We can identify that they respect nature. Even kid can enjoy and have fun here. In addition, we can see beautiful mountains view from here.

Pretty nice. Though very crowded, it is free to visit.

One of the wonderful of Campos do Jordao. Good place to come and wonder around the cascades.

Great for a few photos with your partner. Free entry.

Quite touristic, but hey - why not? It's a nice stop for some photos. ❤️

This is a traditional place to visit in Campos do Jordão. This is not unique, but it's OK. You can take some funny pictures there.

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Nice place to visit. Destination for a lot of tour buses, so it was pretty busy when we were there. Lots of shops selling the usual tourist fare. The water was pretty and interesting. We did not find any actual trails to hike, which would have been nice and would have gotten us away from the crowds. There is parking but it was pretty full when we were there.

It was a silly place but fun for our kid and we took lots of pictures. The photographer in there was really nice and only charged us R$5 per adult to take photos of us by the sign and even did a video with snow falling. We enjoyed that!

Overlooking Campos do jordoan, beautiful European style town right in brazil. You can take a "ski lift" type ride up or down to the overlook. Couple of little shops and food vendors so you can spend a little extra time enjoying the view. The photos are what so much of the home, hotels, shops and restaurants are like.

It was OK but not that much of a thing to see you have to pay to get a good photo photo it was around 5reais The cable car is not working now so if you want to try the cable car you have to wait-a-bit more It's also not easy to park

Beautiful view in a place that could get potential to be better. We climbed to the elephant's hill using the scared cable car, I believe its was created with the city and never modernized. My husband, who is Canadian, liked the experience more than I did. He was scared but he found excited at the same time. I think that because I have already been to Campos do Jordão several times, I think at this point the city, which seems to be very rich looking at the hotels in the area and people who frequent it, should have already renovated that a long time ago and have made something much better and more attractive, as the other countries that have mountains for Ski. I think don’t need to be exactly the same, but Mount Tremblant in Quebec also has a small area up hill and its not so fancy, but little more attractive and safe. Anyway, the view is very beautiful and we can see the whole city, mountains and part of the other surrounding regions. When we get up there again, the attractions could be much more elaborate and modernized giving opportunity to locals to get better jobs, show a nicer view and give to the city, locals and visitors a better structure. I think the place with elephants is a good idea, especially for children, but they could modernize it and charge a little for the entrance to maintain the place. They also could make a kind of a little mall where people could expose their crafts making their products more attractive and a nice cafe or restaurant with a lookout ... Anyway, use a little of the American style of exposing your business, which could be better for everybody. If I had money to invest, that unfortunately is not the case at the moment, I would probably organize people and get that changed for the benefit of all city and visitors. Grade: Eli = 3, Serge = 3 Recommend: It’s worth for the Mountain View.

Overall a very nice place. The cable car looked a bit outdated and you definitely shouldn't be afraid of heights haha. But you are rewarded at the end with a beautiful view! :)

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Mount Elephant! Has lots of elephant statues, nice picture spots and the highlight is you get to take picture with make believe snow😂

A nice park to walk around. There are several short hikes. We really enjoyed Trilha dos campos (3km), which takes you up to good views and also winds along the river for a stretch. The trail to the waterfall was much more crowded and more of a road than a trail. Overall, the park itself was very crowded excepting Trilha dos Campos. It is possible to access by bus or uber and you do have to pay to enter.

It's a lovely place where you can admire nature... A lot of Araucárias, native fauna, and flora. Well, breathtaking! A must-see sightseeing in Campos do Jordão

Very beautiful and always improving. Great staff.

Four stars for the capybaras only. The “Lagos” were dirty ponds and every attraction offered was serious $$$$.

Beautiful place, very well conserved with detailed maintainance. The park is an environmental reserve. Activities: there are trails with different kinds of difficulty and length. There are food trucks during the peak of the season, however there are two places that serves food all year. There are activities for children too and playgrounds. There is bike rent and a shop with handcrafted materials made of wood.

A beautiful free range park with several hiking trails.

Great place to hiking.

This was an absolutely stunning Basilica. The second largest in the world only the Vatican is larger. The stone murals were beautiful along with everything else ..a must see.

Will definitely go back there one day. This is worth visiting.

The most breathing cathedral in Brazil, the spiritually makes you feel the amazing atmosphere that surrounds us. It is almost impossible not to feel better after your visit to this sacred place.

Considered the second biggest Catholic Temple of the world (after San Pedro Temple in Vatican) and the biggest in Brazil. Beautiful religious place with plenty of infrastructure to accommodate faithful from all places and renew their vows

It was bigger than o ever imagined. It’s like an entire city, it takes hours to walk around and be able to appreciate every detail. Lots of stores inside and restaurants. With the Covid-19 restrictions, we couldn’t see more of the inside details but it was worth it. They have mass every hour and multiple locations as well. I loved it. Perfect to buy gifts and there more attractions outside the Basilica as well. The entire city is filled with attractions and even the cities nearby.

This should be included in the must visit places in Brazil. The cathedral is huge and very beautiful. The dome ia decorated with paintings of Brazilian fauna. The sacred image of the Holly Mary, which was found by locals and is attributed to several miracles, is exposed there. The energy of this place is hard to describe.

Amazing place to visit Highly recommend to arrive early and avoid crowds. Still an amazing visit

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Unfortunately I couldn't get inside cos it was close but it's beautiful architecture

It's beautiful, but there are a lot of people...

The parish priest tried to prevent a large flock of faithful to pray the Holy Rosary in front of the church. This had been announced days in advance. Instead he purposely rang all of the church bells, to make so much noise that nobody could understand a word - it was a wonderful experience to pray the Holy Rosary under such circumstance, against the orders of the pastor! *Shame on this parish pastor!*

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Absolutely beautiful! Had a great time, at Base & Altar, all clean ann orderly, a LOT of families and kids. Great job!

Amazing experience in the middle of nature

Always when I visit this place I get impressed. There are wonderful views from everywhere. During my last visit I took the trail called Rancho Caído, which was amazing!

A completely different environment if you use the north west entrance. Warning the 12km road can be very bad. Warning 2: Arrive early the last entrance is around 2pm. You must leave the park by 5pm. This may change during they year so it is best to chemo in advance.

Wonderful view. Worth the long walking. Be prepared physically.

Incredible!! Didn’t have time for the entire park, but the southern entrance waterfalls and jungle is absolutely wonderful. Not a single thing to not love ❤️❤️ @nothin_but_views

Amazing and special place that takes you to your limits!

Beautiful and mystic place. Beyond belief sunset, almost no one knows about it. Popular effect of cars going upwards on a downroad.

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Beautiful waterfalls with a footpath along them. Parking fee is R$5.

Amazing place, specially the main waterfall that is really breathtaking - not only because of the gorgeous landscape: the water is cold! It was crowded, but it was expected to be so considering it is Carnival holiday and that the place is easy to be accessed.

beautiful. .. but lots of people around in sumer...

One of the best waterfalls in Carrancas, also one of the most famous, what makes the place be always busy, you have to be very lucky to get it empty. Best time to visit is at midway, because the sun will shine in the middle of the cliffs and direct in the water, and you will understand why the place is called Emerald.

😍😍😍 the pool of this waterfall is so refreshing. Try to be there noon its when you can see the emerald color on the water

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Great place where you can see the history of the city and a lot of beautiful things. Highly recommended

Excellent person and professional! I have already tried the Samadhi Striking method and it is very powerful because it is possible to release my stress with the training and calm myself with the meditation at the end of the session. I highly recommend it!

Highly recommend. Compelling story-telling about early colonial and revolution history. Signs have English translations which are a bit archaic, and hard to understand, but give a basic story.

This museum had a lot of details on Ouro Preto’s history. It was free! There were English translations but sometimes a bit hard to follow. They allowed people to take pics as well. Highly recommend this place.

Great piece of history of Mina Gerais and Ouro Preto.

the place is very quiet, and there is rubbish scattered everywhere

A shame that photos are not allowed, but it is a great place! I enjoyed the museum and the glimpse it gives into the history of Ouro Preto and Brazil. The staff was super friendly and worked hard to accommodate the disability on one of the people in our party.

Beautiful historical place in the Center of this World Heritage city of Ouro Preto.

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Amazing place and tons of history in one Place.

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(Translated by Google) The Tiradentes Statue is the focal point of Tiradentes Square and one of the most iconic symbols of Brazilian history. Built in honor of the martyr of the Inconfidência Mineira, it represents the country's fight for freedom and independence. Surrounded by beautiful colonial mansions, museums, and historic churches, the statue is located in one of the most iconic settings in Ouro Preto. It is a must-see for photos, contemplation, and reflection on the past. Being there is a way to feel the power of history living before your eyes. (Original) A Estátua de Tiradentes é o ponto central da Praça Tiradentes e um dos símbolos mais emblemáticos da história do Brasil. Erguida em homenagem ao mártir da Inconfidência Mineira, ela representa a luta pela liberdade e pela independência do país. Cercada por belos casarões coloniais, museus e igrejas históricas, a estátua está em um dos cenários mais icônicos de Ouro Preto. É parada obrigatória para fotos, contemplação e reflexão sobre o passado. Estar ali é sentir a força da história viva diante dos olhos.

(Translated by Google) Tiradentes Square – Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais Tiradentes Square, the heart of Ouro Preto, is one of those places that blends architectural beauty with undeniable historical significance. Surrounded by colonial mansions, museums, and charming restaurants, it's the ideal starting point for exploring the city. But be careful: behind the hustle and bustle of tourists and selfies with the statue of Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, there's a story that deserves to be told more accurately than textbooks usually portray. History Beyond the Statue Many people believe that Tiradentes was executed there, in the square itself, but this is not true. In reality, he was hanged in Rio de Janeiro in 1792. What happened in Ouro Preto (then Vila Rica) was the public display of parts of his body as a form of intimidation against those who sympathized with the Minas Gerais Conspiracy. One of the places chosen for this "demonstration" was precisely this square, where his imposing statue, erected in the early 20th century, now stands. Another curious and little-known detail: the popular image of Tiradentes, with his long hair and thick beard, is more of a constructed symbol than an accurate portrait. At the time, political prisoners had their heads shaved as a form of humiliation and punishment. In other words, the current image was inspired more by the figure of Christ, to reinforce the "martyr" character of the inconfidente, than by any real record. Practical tips for your visit The square is surrounded by important tourist attractions, such as the Inconfidência Museum, the Science and Technology Museum of the School of Mines, and several shops selling crafts and local products. In terms of dining, there's no shortage of good options: restaurants, cafes, and bars in the surrounding area cater to everyone from those seeking a typical Minas Gerais lunch to those simply looking for a good coffee or craft beer. If you're arriving by car, be patient. Parking there is a near-epic task, especially on weekends and holidays. The best tip is to arrive early—very early. After 10 a.m., the spaces on the nearby streets are usually already occupied. Another option is to use the paid parking lots nearby or even park your car a little further away and walk. Conclusion Tiradentes Square isn't just a postcard—it's a place for reflection on Brazilian history, full of layers and contradictions. It blends the baroque charm of Ouro Preto with a turbulent past that still echoes in the cobblestones. It's worth sitting on a bench, watching the world go by, and letting history (and the smell of cheese bread wafting from the nearby eateries) do its work. Just don't forget comfortable shoes: the hills come right after. (Original) Praça Tiradentes – Ouro Preto/MG A Praça Tiradentes, coração de Ouro Preto, é daqueles lugares que misturam beleza arquitetônica com um peso histórico inegável. Cercada por casarões coloniais, museus e restaurantes charmosos, ela é o ponto de partida ideal para explorar a cidade. Mas atenção: por trás do vai e vem de turistas e das selfies com a estátua de Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, há uma história que merece ser contada com mais precisão do que os livros didáticos geralmente mostram. História além da estátua Muita gente acredita que Tiradentes foi executado ali, na própria praça, mas isso não é verdade. Na realidade, ele foi enforcado no Rio de Janeiro em 1792. O que aconteceu em Ouro Preto (então Vila Rica) foi a exposição pública de partes do seu corpo, como forma de intimidação aos que simpatizassem com a Inconfidência Mineira. Um dos lugares escolhidos para essa “demonstração” foi exatamente essa praça, onde hoje se ergue sua imponente estátua, erguida no início do século XX. Outro detalhe curioso e pouco divulgado: a imagem popular de Tiradentes, com longos cabelos e barba espessa, é mais um símbolo construído do que um retrato fiel. Na época, prisioneiros políticos tinham seus cabelos raspados como forma de humilhação e punição. Ou seja, a imagem atual foi inspirada mais na figura de Cristo, para reforçar o caráter “mártir” do inconfidente, do que em qualquer registro real. Dicas práticas para a visita A praça é rodeada por pontos turísticos importantes, como o Museu da Inconfidência, o Museu de Ciência e Técnica da Escola de Minas e várias lojinhas de artesanato e produtos locais. Em termos de gastronomia, não faltam boas opções: restaurantes, cafés e bares no entorno atendem desde quem quer um almoço típico mineiro até quem só busca um bom café ou uma cerveja artesanal. Se estiver vindo de carro, vá com paciência. Estacionar por ali é uma missão quase épica, especialmente em fins de semana e feriados. A dica de ouro é chegar cedo — bem cedo. Depois das 10h da manhã, as vagas nas ruas próximas já estão, geralmente, todas ocupadas. Outra opção é usar os estacionamentos pagos nas redondezas ou mesmo deixar o carro um pouco mais longe e caminhar. Conclusão A Praça Tiradentes não é só um cartão-postal — é um ponto de reflexão sobre a história do Brasil, cheio de camadas e contradições. Mistura o charme barroco de Ouro Preto com um passado turbulento que ainda ecoa nas pedras do calçamento. Vale sentar num banco, observar o movimento e deixar a história (e o cheiro de pão de queijo saindo das lanchonetes próximas) fazerem seu trabalho. Só não esqueça de calçar um sapato confortável: a ladeira vem logo depois.

(Translated by Google) A place full of history, I recommend hiring a local guide, and it's inexpensive. It's worth it to learn a little about the past. (Original) Lugar cheio de histórias, recomendo contratar um guia local, e barato. Vale a pena para saber um pouco do passado.

Best tourist guide ever. Explained in detail every single historic point, made the tour fun and enjoyable. And dont worry if you dont understand Portuguese fully if you are able to understand 10% of it should be fine.

(Translated by Google) Getting to know Ouro Preto without Cristiano's eyes wouldn't be the same. He has incredible knowledge and is always very attentive. His work as a guide is incredible. He made my trip very special and left Ouro Preto forever engraved in my heart. It was an immense pleasure! (Original) Conhecer Ouro Preto sem os olhos do Cristiano não seria a mesma coisa. Dono de um conhecimento incrível e sempre muito atencioso. Seu trabalho como guia é incrível. Tornou a minha viagem muito especial e deixou Ouro Preto pra sempre registrado no meu coração. Foi um prazer imenso!

(Translated by Google) Cristiano is an incredible guide! Super nice, cheerful, and with a lot of energy! Besides making the tour incredibly light and fun, he has excellent knowledge of Ouro Preto—he knows how to tell the stories and interesting facts about the place in a way that captivates your attention. I highly recommend it! (Original) O Cristiano é um guia incrível! Super gente boa, alegre e com a energia lá em cima! Além de deixar o passeio super leve e divertido, tem um conhecimento excelente sobre Ouro Preto — sabe contar as histórias e curiosidades do lugar de um jeito que prende a atenção. Recomendo demais!

(Translated by Google) Congratulations on your explanations and teachings. You give a history lesson! It was wonderful to take this journey with your wisdom. Thank you! (Original) Parabéns pela suas explicações e seus ensinamentos. Você dá uma aula de história! Muito bom realizar esse passeio com sua sabedoria. Obrigada!

(Translated by Google) Cristiano is a lovely, friendly, and cheerful person! He explains everything in a very natural and spontaneous way, capturing everyone's attention with every detail. The tour was great, thank you for your help! (Original) O Cristiano é uma pessoa querida, simpática e alegre! Explica tudo de uma forma muito natural e espontânea, prendendo a atenção de todos em cada detalhe. O passeio estava ótimo, obrigada pela ajuda!

(Translated by Google) The tour with Cristiano was excellent…it combined culture and history with great humor! Riding in the open-air bus, especially driven by Thiago, was a real adventure! I highly recommend it! (Original) A passeio com o Cristiano foi excelente…uniu cultura e história com um ótimo bom humor! Andar na jardineira, especialmente dirigida pelo Thiago, foi uma verdadeira aventura! Recomendo!

(Translated by Google) What's so captivating about a tour guide... is when it transports you into history with rich detail and masterful explanations, which Cristiano does so well. Fantastic!!! (Original) O que encanta em um guia de turismo...quando te transporta para a história com a riqueza dos detalhes e a maestria das argumentações a qual Cristiano faz muito bem. Fantástico!!!

Beautiful monastery in the middle of the jungle. Not easy to get here without a car. Rooms are basic but some offer a great view. Might be worth asking at the reception if / when they are ready.

Stayed 1 night here. It’s open to day visits but I wouldn’t bother with that, as wherever you set off from it must be a long drive in, and you don’t get to stay for a chance to see the maned wolves in the evening. Seeing the wolves is magical. Beautiful countryside location. Excellent trails for hikes up to 6km (12km out and back) without a guide, or further up onto the ridges with a guide. 3 good meals per day. Simple, clean rooms, in keeping with it being a religious sanctuary. Games room with a useable pool table. WiFi is decent in some parts of the premises. The church seemed quite nice to me; less garish than the others we saw in Minas, and this one has some nice stained glass windows. There’s a museum I didn’t go in. Highlights are the hiking, the nature, the food, and by a country mile: the wolves, which provide a truly incredible experience. We saw 1 wolf, a female, but apparently her mate visits too, sometimes. If you’d like a couple of tips, do read on. If not, now would be a good time to stop reading. 1-Bring some large bottles of water. There’s an empty fridge with most/all rooms. There’s a drinking fountain on site but the water is an unappetising yellow. Water is sold at a slight markup. 2-Do the Cruzeiro trail. It’s steep but short and finishes with an excellent view over the sanctuary. 3-Wolf watching: wolf down your own dinner then get outside and take the seat at the top of the steps. This should give you a chance to take some pictures of the wolf without other people in the background. It seems the wolf is quite likely to come when the food is first put out around 7:30pm. If you all get lucky and see the wolf nice and early, many tourists will go to bed and you can stay up and hope to see the wolf return when there are fewer people. I went back to the wolf area about 9:30pm and there were just 6 other people there. Unfortunately, 3 gents were standing at the top of the stairs having a loud conversation and blocking the wolf’s path. Another man was sat down coughing up a lung and periodically allowing loud bursts of noise to come from his phone. Rather than sit with buffoons, I decided to retire and come back after midnight, but I should’ve waited them out. Around 1am I was back out there alone and the guide came out and told me the wolf came back at 11:50pm, around half an hour after the chatty lads had gone to bed and the coughing man had died. I sat around until 1:30am but wasn’t lucky enough to get a private viewing. If I hadn’t had to drive the next day I might’ve sat up all night: it was a lovely temperature and no bother from insects. I’d consider 2 nights if I ever visited again. 4-If you can, visit on a weekday, when there will presumably be fewer tourists. I was there on a Wednesday and there were 30 of us, but I think the sanctuary has rooms for many more. Finally a tip for the sanctuary (I’m sure the staff will have read this far down): The guide needs to be out there with the tourists BEFORE the wolf comes! To say there were 30 of us, the behaviour wasn’t actually that bad, but still, tourists flouted the rules by standing at the top of the steps and talking too loud. When someone called out he could see the wolf, half the people started bouncing around, taking photos and talking in outdoor voices and scared the wolf off, while those following the basic rules (sit down and shut up) didn’t get to see a thing. Thankfully, the wolf came back when the guide came out with food, but if it hadn’t come back, someone would’ve got chinned. Probably the guy who let his phone alarm go off and sneezed wholesomely when the wolf was just plucking up the courage to climb the steps. Anyway, sanctuary folk, please, the guide needs to get out earlier and explain how to behave (even though written instructions are everywhere). It’s a brilliant place. So glad I got the chance to visit.

The reserve here is out of this world - extensive cerrado - trees and savannah, criss-crossed with rivers and waterfalls. Many short (up to about 6km) and longer trails with a guide. Incredible variety of landscapes, something different at every turn. All trails very well kept and signposted and easy to understand maps available. One of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. A must visit place.

The location itself is fabulous and really beautiful! The nature around the monastery is pristine and there are lots of birds and mammals. The monastery itself looks amazing. The rooms are a bit cold (it was winter when we visited), but it was comfortable. The thing we were surprised and really unhappy with was the plastic single-use by the hotel. Everything (!!!) is wrapped in plastic... The blankets are wrapped in plastic, the soap are small plastic bottles.. at the restaurant you have to take plastic gloves before going to the buffet, the cutlery is wrapped in plastic, coffee cups, desert cups, desert spoons etc are all wrapped in (single-use) plastic. One of the biggest problems in the world is pollution of nature by plastic, and especially in Brazil there isn't any good recycling system. We would expect a hotel who ask prices like this (about 100 USD$ a night) and who have a religious background to care more about the creation of the Lord. There are lots of good alternatives for all of these. Alcohol gel for the hands should be enough when going to the buffet, also when grabbing cutlery. Glass cups and normal spoons for coffee and desert... Soap dispensers in the shower etc. Really hope they change this, because the amount of waste that is created in this place was the worst we have seen in any hotel in Brazil after 2 months of travelling!

Beautiful place, not very comfortable, nice staff. If you plan to see the wolf (lobo guara), keep in mind it will NOT come while there are too many people around! They put out the food at 19:30, but because the people were talking loudly, it appeared only around 23h, and very briefly. If you come during the weekend, don't waste your time before everyone goes to bed. Rest and come around midnight, or wake up really early (5am) for a better chance to see it. Also don't be an idiot, don't use camera flash and make any noise whatsoever! It really is a magnificent animal and worth waiting for!

Amazing place in the middle of the nature! A little bit more expensive than a hostel but it's full board. The breakfast is the best I've ever taken in Brazil !!! Too bad that you need to contract a guide to access to the most interesting places. It's good to spend 2 nights. More if you can pay for a guide.

It is a beautiful and quiet place

This waterfall is a gravity-defying spectacle. It's so tall, the water evaporates into a fine mist before it reaches the bottom, like a liquid ghost. The viewpoint, a leisurely 15-minute stroll, offers a truly breathtaking panorama. For the more adventurous, a 30-minute descent leads to refreshing swimming ponds, or a 3-4 hour hike will take you to the top. The hike itself is a decent workout, a 500-meter climb followed by a 300-meter descent, but nothing a moderately fit person can't handle. Just keep an eye out for the local creepy-crawlies. At the top, you'll find a series of inviting ponds perfect for a dip, cascading water flows for a natural massage, and deep pools for cliff jumping. If you're feeling particularly energetic, you can venture all the way to the edge, where the water begins its dramatic 250-meter plunge. The view from there is undeniably romantic, a vast expanse of rocky wilderness stretching into the horizon. Be prepared to hop across the river a few times to reach this hidden gem. Park rangers patrol the area, ensuring everyone's safety and enforcing the park's 5 PM closing time. They're also a reliable source of assistance if you happen to get lost or need help. The entrance fee is a mere 10 Brazilian reals, and seniors 60+ get in free. A word of caution: the top viewpoint is accessible by car from Tres Barras, but it requires a sturdy SUV or Jeep and involves a short but challenging 2 km drive across rocks and rivers. Not recommended for those with mobility issues.

A amazing waterfalls to visit for sure. Both top and bottom views are excellent. The view from top needs some walking inside the waterfalls and is worth the effort. We can sit next the waterfalls and see it’s magic. The bottom park gives the overall visualization of the waterfalls.

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(Translated by Google) Tabuleiro Waterfall, where the Earth whispers grandeur and the water sings freedom Not every place makes you feel so small. Tabuleiro Waterfall does. There, in the heart of Conceição do Mato Dentro, the water plummets almost 300 meters as if the sky were crying with calm, strength, and faith. It's the largest in Minas Gerais, but its size is only a detail: what truly impresses is the silence it imposes on our hearts when we see it up close. The trail to the base is a moderate adventure, with rocks, roots, and shade. It takes about 3 km of steps and sighs—but once you get there, time slows down. The pool is clear, deep, and wild. The waterfall vibrates in the air like a constant thunderclap. And there you are, just another small being before the immensity. If you want a more relaxed breath, the viewpoint is also worth every second. In a 600-meter easy hike, the view will leave you speechless. Whether high or low, Tabuleiro touches the soul. (Original) Cachoeira do Tabuleiro onde a Terra sussurra grandeza e a água canta liberdade Nem todo lugar te faz sentir pequeno de um jeito tão bonito. A Cachoeira do Tabuleiro faz. Ali, no coração de Conceição do Mato Dentro, a água despenca de quase 300 metros como se o céu chorasse com calma, força e fé. É a maior de Minas, mas o tamanho é só detalhe: o que impressiona mesmo é o silêncio que ela impõe ao coração da gente quando a vemos de perto. A trilha até a base é uma aventura moderada, com pedras, raízes e sombra. Leva uns 3 km de passos e suspiros — mas, quando se chega, o tempo desacelera. O poço é claro, profundo e selvagem. A queda vibra no ar como um trovão constante. E você ali, só mais um ser pequeno diante da imensidão. Se quiser um respiro mais fácil, o mirante também vale cada segundo. Em 600 metros de caminhada leve, a vista já te deixa sem palavras. No alto ou na base, Tabuleiro toca a alma.

(Translated by Google) Simply stunning! A beautiful waterfall. When it's full, it's even more amazing. From the lookout, the view of the wall and the waterfall resembles the shape of a heart. The view from the top is also beautiful. It's worth every effort. (Original) Simplesmente deslumbrante! Linda cachoeira. Quando está cheia é ainda mais surpreendente. Do mirante a vista do paredão e da cachu lembra a forma de um coração. A vista da parte alta é linda também. Vale cada esforço.