Looking for a little town off the beaten track to visit? Águas da Prata is a very charming and peaceful hydro-mineral resort, perfect for those looking for a refuge to enjoy their vacation in style. The place is surrounded by natural attractions, but that doesn’t mean it’s dull; it also offers ecotourism activities for those who want to go further.
So check out our guide to Águas da Prata before you hit the road and enjoy the best of this small town in the interior of São Paulo.
What to do in Águas da Prata?
As the name suggests, Águas da Prata has a lot of water! Known as the “City of Waterfalls”, it has more than 90 catalogued falls. There, you can see beautiful waterfalls such as Cascatinha, Ponte da Pedra and Sete Quedas, each with its own unique beauty and, of course, excellent for a good swim on sunny days.
In addition, there are trails, viewpoints, fountains scattered around the town and ecotourism attractions such as zip-lining and abseiling. As if that weren’t enough, Águas da Prata is also part of the Path of Faith and is home to the Águas da Prata State Park. In other words, whatever your travel preferences, you’re sure to find something cool to do.
A curiosity that few people know: Águas da Prata is home to remnants of Brazil’s history. There, you can still see the trenches of the São Paulo troops from the 1932 Revolution.
Visit this tourist resort!
Águas da Prata is about 2h50 from the capital of São Paulo. Now that you know all the beauties that this small inland town hides, just hit the road and enjoy a complete travel experience that involves leisure, ecotourism, history and spirituality.
