SP inaugurates the city's largest trail: see 5 routes around the capital

The city of São Paulo has inaugurated the largest trail in the capital: the Interparques Trail . The trail is 182 kilometers long and connects areas of environmental conservation and ecotourism in the southern zone. The new feature was launched by the City of São Paulo, through the Municipal Secretariat for Green Areas and the Environment (SVMA).

Although it is the largest in the capital of São Paulo , there are other trails around the city and state that are also worth checking out. With that in mind, check out places with different levels of difficulty below — some of which even lead to waterfalls.

Check out 5 trails to do around São Paulo: Interparks Trail

The 182-kilometer Interpark Trail includes Municipal Natural Parks (PNMs), State Parks, dams, Private Natural Heritage Reserves (RPPNs) and the Ecotourism Center of Parelheiros, Marsilac and Bororé Island. Admission is free.

The route begins at the Bororé Island Ferry, in Grajaú, and passes through points such as the Bororé, Varginha, Itaim and Jaceguava National Parks, in addition to the Várzea do Embu-Guaçu State Park, the Cratera de Colônia National Park, the Serra do Mar State Park — Curucutu Nucleus and the Curucutu Private Natural Reserve, returning to the starting point.

In addition to the extensive green area, the trail offers spots for contemplation and leisure in the midst of nature. Along the way, visitors can enjoy piers with views of the Billings Dam, a fire observation tower with a panoramic view of Guarapiranga and areas for picnics.

Ferry from Bororé Island to Grajaú: Old Bororé Road, 1290-1404 – Santa Tereza Garden, São Paulo – SP.

Spring Trail

In the São Paulo Botanical Garden, about 40 minutes from the center of the capital, the Nascente Trail , made of reforested wood, is 500 meters long. The trail lasts about 30 minutes and offers a viewpoint for photos.

As the region is the third largest piece of Atlantic Forest in the state, it is possible to observe birds and flora. Opened in 2006, one of the goals of the trail is to try to reduce the tourist impact on what remains of the native vegetation.

The entrance ticket to the São Paulo Botanical Garden costs between R$19.90 and R$39.90 and can be purchased on the official website .

Fontes do Ipiranga State Park – São Paulo Botanical Garden: Avenida Miguel Estefano, 3031 – Água Funda, São Paulo – SP / Tel.: (11) 5067-6176 / Trail opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 am to 4 pm. The park is open from 8 am to 5 pm, on the same days of the week.

Passareúva Waterfall Trail

In Cubatão, the Passareúva Trail is between six and seven kilometers long and can take up to three hours. The trail includes a river crossing until reaching the waterfall of the same name.

The moderate level hike takes place in the middle of the Serra do Mar State Park and requires the presence of a guide — bookings can be made on the Itutinga Pilões Center website or in person. To find out the price of the tour, you must contact the professionals via the website and request a code.

Serra do Mar State Park – Itutinga Pilões Nucleus: Elias Zarzur Road, s/n – Água Fria, Cubatão – SP / Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 am to 4 pm.

Pedra Grande Trail

Cantareira State Park, located next to Horto Florestal, about an hour from the city center, offers one of the largest areas of tropical forest in a metropolitan region. It is also home to one of the most famous trails in the region: Pedra Grande .

The hike takes visitors to the main attraction of the Pedra Grande Nucleus and also offers an incredible view of the city of São Paulo. With a high level of difficulty, the trail is between six and seven kilometers long and lasts up to three hours. No guide is required.

Cantareira State Park – Pedra Grande Nucleus: Rua do Horto, 1799 – Horto Florestal – São Paulo – SP. Gate 1 / Trail opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday and holidays, from 8 am to 5 pm, with free entry until 4 pm / Tickets from R$ 30 on the website .

Guarapiranga Park — Trail of Life

Guarapiranga Park , opened in 1999 in the southern part of São Paulo, aims to preserve the region's fauna and flora. To raise environmental awareness, the organization offers the Trilha da Vida (Trial of Life) , which is done blindfolded.

With a mandatory guide, the idea of ​​the tour is to stay in silence and listen to the sounds of nature. The tour lasts up to one hour and requires booking by phone or email. Groups of up to eight people are allowed on each tour.

Guarapiranga Park: Estrada da Riviera, 3286 – Jardim Riviera, São Paulo – SP / Tel.: (11) 5517-6707 / E-mail: [email protected] / Trail opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 am to 2 pm.

*With information from Giovanna Machado and Fernanda Palhares, from CNN

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