{"id":2640,"date":"2026-10-19T16:57:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T19:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/?p=2640"},"modified":"2026-10-23T17:11:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T20:11:09","slug":"day-use-em-brotas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/en\/day-use-em-brotas\/","title":{"rendered":"Day use in Brotas: the best places to spend the day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to spend a whole day enjoying waterfalls, pools and nature without staying overnight? Brotas has great <strong>day use<\/strong>options. We have gathered the best places, what each one offers, and a tip to round off your trip with adventure.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Recanto das Cachoeiras: the most complete day use in Brotas<\/h2>\n<p>About 15 km from downtown, <a href=\"\/en\/product\/recanto-das-cachoeiras-em-brotas\/\">Recanto das Cachoeiras Park<\/a> is one of the most popular places in Brotas, thanks to its complete facilities and one of the most beautiful views in the region.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/recanto-das-cachoeiras-brotasrafting-3.jpg\" alt=\"Day use no Parque Recanto das Cachoeiras em Brotas\" class=\"wp-image-1399\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/recanto-das-cachoeiras-brotasrafting-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/recanto-das-cachoeiras-brotasrafting-3-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/recanto-das-cachoeiras-brotasrafting-3-1024x550.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/recanto-das-cachoeiras-brotasrafting-3-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/recanto-das-cachoeiras-brotasrafting-3-600x322.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Heated pools:<\/strong> a 3,000 m\u00b2 complex with pools at 35 \u00b0C, one of them an infinity pool, a swim-up bar and spas with hydromassage;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oasis:<\/strong> an area with natural waterfall water, white sand, stand-up paddle and a water slide;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Two waterfalls:<\/strong> Roseira Waterfall, 55 m high, and Santo Ant\u00f4nio Waterfall, 20 m high and great for swimming;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Self-guided trail:<\/strong> about 1,200 m through the forest, mostly paved and with handrails;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Viewpoints:<\/strong> three viewpoints overlooking the Basalt Cuestas and the Jacar\u00e9 River gorge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is a great choice for families, couples and groups who want comfort and nature in the same place.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Viva Brotas Ecopark: waterfall and home-style lunch<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/viva-brotas-aventura-restaurante-hospedagem-5.jpg\" alt=\"Cachoeira Santa Eul\u00e1lia no Viva Brotas Ecoparque\" class=\"wp-image-1473\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/viva-brotas-aventura-restaurante-hospedagem-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/viva-brotas-aventura-restaurante-hospedagem-5-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/viva-brotas-aventura-restaurante-hospedagem-5-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/viva-brotas-aventura-restaurante-hospedagem-5-600x225.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The day use at <a href=\"\/en\/product\/viva-brotas-ecoparque\/\">Viva Brotas Ecopark<\/a> includes a visit to Santa Eul\u00e1lia 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.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Cassorova Ecopark: the 60-meter waterfall<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ecoparque-cassorova-brotasrafting-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cachoeira Cassorova em Brotas\" class=\"wp-image-1191\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ecoparque-cassorova-brotasrafting-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ecoparque-cassorova-brotasrafting-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ecoparque-cassorova-brotasrafting-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ecoparque-cassorova-brotasrafting-1-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>At <a href=\"\/en\/product\/ecoparque-cassorova\/\">Cassorova Ecopark<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Jacar\u00e9 Eco Park: reservoir and preserved forest<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ecoparque-jacare-brotasrafting-16.jpg\" alt=\"Eco Parque Jacar\u00e9 em Brotas\" class=\"wp-image-1182\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ecoparque-jacare-brotasrafting-16.jpg 591w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ecoparque-jacare-brotasrafting-16-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ecoparque-jacare-brotasrafting-16-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ecoparque-jacare-brotasrafting-16-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>O <a href=\"\/en\/product\/eco-parque-jacare\/\">Jacar\u00e9 Eco Park<\/a> is in the Jacar\u00e9 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.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Areia que Canta: day use at a farm hotel<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Areia-que-Canta-visitacao-nascente-brotas-brotasrafting-jpg-1-e1605910664618.jpg\" alt=\"Day use na Areia que Canta em Brotas\" class=\"wp-image-67\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Areia-que-Canta-visitacao-nascente-brotas-brotasrafting-jpg-1-e1605910664618.jpg 800w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Areia-que-Canta-visitacao-nascente-brotas-brotasrafting-jpg-1-e1605910664618-600x398.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>With the day use at <a href=\"\/en\/product\/areia-que-canta\/\">Areia que Canta<\/a>, you enjoy the farm hotel's facilities without staying overnight, with a guided circuit that passes the Areia que Canta Spring.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Fazenda Cachoeira 3 Quedas: waterfalls and countryside activities<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cachoeira-3-quedas-34.jpg\" alt=\"Cachoeira 3 Quedas em Brotas\" class=\"wp-image-1122\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cachoeira-3-quedas-34.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cachoeira-3-quedas-34-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cachoeira-3-quedas-34-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cachoeira-3-quedas-34-600x397.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>A <a href=\"\/en\/product\/cachoeira-3-quedas\/\">Fazenda Cachoeira 3 Quedas<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<h2>Tip: combine day use with adventure<\/h2>\n<p>Many people use the trip to have one day of rest and another of adrenaline. A suggested itinerary:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Day 1:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/en\/product\/rafting-brotas\/\">Rafting in Brotas<\/a> in the morning and <a href=\"\/en\/product\/quadriciclo-em-brotas-sp\/\">ATV Tour + Waterfall<\/a> in the afternoon (see the post <a href=\"\/en\/rafting-e-quadriciclo-em-brotas\/\">rafting and ATV tour with a waterfall<\/a>);<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day 2:<\/strong> day use at one of the parks above to relax.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Traveling with children? <a href=\"\/en\/product\/mini-rafting\/\">Mini Rafting<\/a> is from 3 years old. And if your dog is coming too, there is <a href=\"\/en\/product\/rafting-pet-brotas\/\">Pet Rafting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Before you go<\/h2>\n<p>Each park's hours, prices and rules may change during the year. Check before you leave and, on public holidays, book in advance.<\/p>\n<p>Want help planning your itinerary in Brotas? <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/5514981203502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talk to us on WhatsApp<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"insta-box\" style=\"border:2px solid #e1306c;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:1.1em;\"><strong>\ud83d\udcf8 Follow Brotas Rafting on Instagram<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\">Rafting photos, Brotas tips and news. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brotasrafting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>@brotasrafting<\/strong><\/a> and tag us in your photos!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"autor-box\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;margin:24px 0;flex-wrap:wrap;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/daniel-madureira-autor.webp\" alt=\"Daniel Madureira, Engenheiro de Seguran\u00e7a, Consultor e Auditor ABNT\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" class=\"wp-image-2639\" style=\"width:120px;height:120px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;flex-shrink:0;\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/daniel-madureira-autor.webp 600w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/daniel-madureira-autor-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/daniel-madureira-autor-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/daniel-madureira-autor-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"flex:1;min-width:220px;margin:0;\"><strong>About the author:<\/strong> <strong>Daniel Madureira<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quer passar um dia inteiro curtindo cachoeiras, piscinas e natureza sem precisar se hospedar? Brotas tem \u00f3timas op\u00e7\u00f5es de day use. Reunimos os melhores lugares, com o que cada um oferece, e uma dica para fechar a viagem com aventura. 1. Recanto das Cachoeiras: o day use mais completo de Brotas A cerca de 15 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1425,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[50],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2640","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2640","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2640"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2640\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2663,"href":"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2640\/revisions\/2663"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2640"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2640"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brotasrafting.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2640"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}