Located in the Ribeira Valley, Iporanga has earned the title of “Cave Capital” for its impressive natural beauty amidst its geographical formations. The region is recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site. This shows the extent of the area’s environmental and ecological importance.
There, visitors can visit 13 beautiful caves and many waterfalls, go on adventures in the middle of nature, practise extreme sports and discover the culture of the local communities in the region. In other words, Iporanga offers a range of attractions for those looking to get away from it all .
In all, there are more than 480 caves registered in the National Cave Register in the region. However, only those located in the Alto Ribeira Tourist State Park, PETAR, and the Lago Suspenso EcoPark can be explored safely. Even so, it’s an amazing tour and well worth doing!
Tips for visiting Iporanga:
If you’ve already been charmed by the small country town and its natural beauty, you can’t fail to visit. Although tourism moves through the region all year round, the best time to visit the caves and waterfalls is between April and November, when the weather is milder and the trip is more pleasant.
In addition to the impressive geological formations, Iporanga also offers radical attractions for those who enjoy adventure. Among the options are cycling, boating, abseiling and quieter activities such as bird watching.
Finally, you should know that the main entrance to the Alto Ribeira Tourist State Park, PETAR, is located in this municipality. So if you’ve always dreamed of visiting this tourist spot, now is the time! In addition, you’ll find traditional and quilombola communities as a cultural tourism option in the town of 4,200 inhabitants. It’s a very rich experience.
How to get to the town?
Iporanga is about 300 km from the capital. The best way to get to this beautiful destination is to take the Régis Bittencourt highway (BR-116) to exit 475, take the SP-193 and then the SP-165. The journey takes around 4h30. We therefore recommend that you plan at least two days to enjoy the attractions.
Visitors will find lodgings to suit all budgets, from the most affordable to the most exquisite. But with such a diverse and interesting program, you certainly don’t want to be stuck! What’s more, the famous Devil’s Cave is just 40 minutes away, so it’s worth a visit.
