Day use in Brotas: the best places to spend the day

Want to spend a whole day enjoying waterfalls, pools and nature without staying overnight? Brotas has great day useoptions. We have gathered the best places, what each one offers, and a tip to round off your trip with adventure.

1. Recanto das Cachoeiras: the most complete day use in Brotas

About 15 km from downtown, Recanto das Cachoeiras Park is one of the most popular places in Brotas, thanks to its complete facilities and one of the most beautiful views in the region.

• Heated pools: a 3,000 m² complex with pools at 35 °C, one of them an infinity pool, a swim-up bar and spas with hydromassage;
• Oasis: an area with natural waterfall water, white sand, stand-up paddle and a water slide;
• Two waterfalls: Roseira Waterfall, 55 m high, and Santo Antônio Waterfall, 20 m high and great for swimming;
• Self-guided trail: about 1,200 m through the forest, mostly paved and with handrails;
• Viewpoints: three viewpoints overlooking the Basalt Cuestas and the Jacaré River gorge.

It is a great choice for families, couples and groups who want comfort and nature in the same place.

2. Viva Brotas Ecopark: waterfall and home-style lunch

The day use at Viva Brotas Ecopark includes a visit to Santa Eulália Waterfall, a 47 m drop with a shallow pool where you can stand right under the water, plus a home-style lunch with a view.

3. Cassorova Ecopark: the 60-meter waterfall

At Cassorova Ecopark is home to Cassorova Waterfall, a 60 m drop with a natural pool at its base. It is also one of the most famous spots in Brotas for waterfall rappelling.

4. Jacaré Eco Park: reservoir and preserved forest

O Jacaré Eco Park is in the Jacaré Pepira River gorge, in a large area of preserved forest. It has a swimming deck on the reservoir, kiosks, a hammock area, a snack bar and changing rooms with hot showers.

5. Areia que Canta: day use at a farm hotel

With the day use at Areia que Canta, you enjoy the farm hotel's facilities without staying overnight, with a guided circuit that passes the Areia que Canta Spring.

6. Fazenda Cachoeira 3 Quedas: waterfalls and countryside activities

A Fazenda Cachoeira 3 Quedas combines the countryside experience with three waterfalls and natural pools. There are also trails of different difficulty levels, horseback rides to the waterfalls and adventure activities such as zip lines, treetop courses and rappelling. It is great for families who want to spend the day outdoors.

Tip: combine day use with adventure

Many people use the trip to have one day of rest and another of adrenaline. A suggested itinerary:

• Day 1: Rafting in Brotas in the morning and ATV Tour + Waterfall in the afternoon (see the post rafting and ATV tour with a waterfall);
• Day 2: day use at one of the parks above to relax.

Traveling with children? Mini Rafting is from 3 years old. And if your dog is coming too, there is Pet Rafting.

Before you go

Each park's hours, prices and rules may change during the year. Check before you leave and, on public holidays, book in advance.

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About the author: Daniel Madureira is an Engineer with postgraduate degrees in Safety, Tourism Studies, Artificial Intelligence and the Environment, and an ABNT Consultant and Auditor. He works with Safety Management Systems in adventure tourism in accordance with ABNT NBR ISO 21101.