This ecology tour takes you from Sao Paulo to immerse yourself in the Atlantic Forest of Cantareira State Park, an area located just 15 kilometers from downtown. Explore a native environment rich in biodiversity as you take the scenic trails through the woods.

Considered the largest urban forest in the world, Cantareira occupies an area that covers more than 160 acres (65 ha) and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You can try out your choice of hiking trail, with different levels of difficulty for you to choose from:

Pedra Grande Trail:
With nearly 6 miles (9.5 km) of steep terrain, this hike will take approximately 3 hours to complete. Your destination is a great cliff that provides an incredible view of the entire city of Sao Paulo.

Waterfall Trail:
This trail is approximately 1.8 miles (3 km) long and takes you on a 2-hour hike through dense forest. On this tour, you will encounter 3 waterfalls in which you can refresh yourself.

Bica Trail:
A leisurely trail that shows off the diversity of the Atlantic Forest, this 0.9-mile (1.5-km) route will take just 1 hour to hike.