APARADOS DA SERRA-CARNAVAL IN THE MIDST OF NATURE

 COME TAKE A FOREST BATH! ENJOY THE WILD NATURE, BREATHE FRESH AIR, FEEL THE WIND ON YOUR FACE, LIE ON THE GRASS LISTENING TO THE SOUND OF THE WATERFALLS..

APARADOS DA SERRA ITINERARIES-04 DAYS/03 OVERNIGHT STAYS -MARCH 01 TO 04, 2025

HISTORY OF CAMBARÁ DO SUL -Like most of the towns of the Campos de Cima da Serra, it originated from the capture of the cattle left by the Jesuits in the region to be sold in Sorocaba. Previously inhabited by nomadic indigenous people, the Brasis, remnants of the Kaigangues and Xocléns, who built their dwellings in holes dug at the edge of the hills and stayed there for some time, its origin is linked to the fulfillment of a promise made by Dona Ursula Maria da Conceição to the Church in honor of her patron saint São José, thus giving rise to the municipality, which remained part of São Francisco de Paula until 1963. The name has a Tupi Guarani origin; Cambará means Rough Bark, the name of a tree typical of the region, with light-colored leaves, used to fight colds and coughs. Also known as the Capital of Honey and Canyons, its low temperatures put it in first place among the coldest places in the country. Come with us to live great adventures in lush nature, bathe in waterfalls, eat pinhão on the griddle of a wood-burning stove and drink a nice chimarrão, Tchê!

LODGING-POUSADA CORUCACAS- Located just 1 km from downtown Cambará do Sul, Pousada Corucacas is on Fazenda Baio Ruano and is the ideal retreat for those who want to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the region in peace. Surrounded by flora and fauna, the property offers a variety of leisure activities, including horseback tours, hiking trails, fishing and waterfall swims in the summer. In the common area, the warmth comes from the fireplace and the chimarrão; outside, nature shows itself magnificently, with green fields, araucaria forest and a lake. With a cozy atmosphere and a large structure with more than 600m² of built area, we have heating throughout the inn to better serve our guests in all seasons of the year. At the colonial-style breakfast served daily, you can enjoy a variety of fruits, breads, cakes and cold cuts. You can also enjoy regional specialties, as well as a selection of drinks at the inn’s restaurant.NOTE: We do not accept pets!

ACCOMMODATIONS: The inn has 10 cozy rooms equipped with: Heating, central hot water system, spring mattresses and private bathroom

Room Options:6 rooms with a double bed + 1 single, 02 rooms with a double bed, 02 rooms with a double bed + bunk bed

Horseback tour-You who are in town…Come discover the beauty of our fauna and flora on a pleasant horseback tour

Sport Fishing-We have 3 lakes with various fish for sport fishing. Bring your equipment!

DAY 1 –SATURDAY -ITINERARY 01-POA/SÃO FRANCISCO DE PAULA /TAINHAS/CAMBARÁ DO SUL -ITAIMBEZINHO/CASCATA DAS ANDORINHAS/CASCATA VÉU DE NOIVA/SÍTIO DO SEU MARÇAL E DONA MARIA /HONEY COOPERATIVE/HOTEL CHECK-IN -FREE EVENING 

Departure at 06:00 from Largo da EPATUR -Departure to Cambará do Sul passing through São Francisco de Paula, located 125 km from POA. There we will take a 2km walk around the beautiful Lago São Bernardo, a place of peace, tranquility and fresh air. In addition to the beautiful local fauna and flora, we will also see the Famous Hotel Cavalinho Branco. This Hotel occupies the historic building of an old casino built in 1930, which lay in ruins until the 70s, when it was renovated to become this famous hotel.

We will drive another 40 km toward Cambará do Sul, where, in the municipality of Tainhas, we will have a delicious breakfast at a local establishment (OPTIONAL BREAKFAST).

After Breakfast we will head to the Parque Nacional dos Aparados da Serra (ACCESS INCLUDED). The Park is a Brazilian full-protection nature conservation unit located in the Serra Geral, encompassing several Canyons over 13 thousand Hectares, on the natural border between the states of RGS and SC. We will visit the most famous and most visited Canyon in the Region, ITAIMBEZINHO, 130 million years old. Its name comes from Tupi Guarani and means Sharp Stone. It is 6km long, 750 meters high and up to two meters wide. We will do two trails: the Trilha do Vértice is 3km round trip and takes about 02:00 hours. On it we will see the beginning of the canyon, where the two walls meet, the Cascata das Andorinhas, formed by a large volume of water that flows along the Rio Perdiz and falls from a height of 700 meters toward the bottom of the Canyon, and the Cascata Véu de Noiva, formed by the arroio Preá. As impressive as the waterfalls is the feeling of walking along the edges of the Canyon. On the way back from this trail we will stop at the old Sítio do seu Marçal e da Dona Maria, where local handicrafts are made and we can have a snack. (OPTIONAL SNACK NOT INCLUDED). The second trail is the Trilha do Cotovelo. It is a 06km round-trip route and takes 03:00 hours. It is a somewhat long walk, but easy, since it is on a flat, open trail. We will see lookouts with spectacular views of the Canyon walls and of the Rio do Boi, which flows at the bottom of the PERAU (As the locals say ) From there we will be able to see practically the entire Canyon. On the way back we will have a trail snack (INCLUDED). On the way out of the park we will stop at a honey producers’ cooperative. The town hosts the Festa do Mel, and the honey-based products there are of excellent quality. Afterwards we will CHECK IN AT THE HOTEL –

COUNTRY-STYLE DINNER AT THE FARM-MENU-03 kinds of salads, 05 hot dishes ( rice, beans, cassava, caramelized squash or pumpkin, meat and chicken) desserts-DRINKS NOT INCLUDED

DAY 2 -SUNDAY-ITINERARY 02-CAMBARÁ DO SUL -CANION FORTALEZA/CASCATA DO TIGRE PRETO /TRILHA DA PEDRA DO SEGREDO /SITIO QUERÊNCIA MACANUDA  

Departure at 09:00 After Breakfast for the Trail at Cânion Fortaleza

Cânion Fortaleza is the main attraction of the Parque dos Aparados (ACCESS INCLUDED) It is an ecosystem of rare beauty, with countless springs of crystal-clear rivers and a rich biodiversity that fully justifies its conservation and the sustainable management of its resources. It is the largest canyon in Brazil, 08 km long, 2km wide and 950 meters deep. The name comes from its geological shape, which resembles a fortress. Its formation dates back more than one hundred million years, from intense volcanic activity that occurred during the separation of the African and South American Continents. We will do two trails. The first is the Trilha da Pedra do Segredo, which takes around 02:00 hours. Near the vertex of the canyon, it takes us to the Cascata do Tigre Preto, with a drop of almost 900 meters. After the Waterfall we will continue to the famous Pedra do Segredo, an enormous block of rock 5 meters high and weighing 30 tons that balances curiously on a narrow base of only 50 cm at the edge of the canyon. The second trail is the Trilha do Mirante, lasting 03:00 hours. This trail takes us to the highest point of the Canyon, at 1350 meters high, therefore the highest in RGS. From there you can get an overview of the canyon, as well as another beautiful waterfall with three tiers that plunges to the bottom of the canyon. We also have a panoramic view of the southern coast of Santa Catarina and the northern coast of RGS, including Praia de Torres. Between the two trails we will stop for a Trail Snack (INCLUDED) and a rest. On the way out of the Park we will stop at Sítio Querência Macanuda, 03 km from Cambará do Sul. It is home to the agribusiness Sabores da Querência. It belongs to a couple, a Carioca man and a Gaúcha woman, who in 2009 decided to seek a simpler life and moved to Cambará do Sul, in the midst of nature. There they produce jams and antipasti famous for the quality of their products. All grown organically on the property. There we can do the tasting (OPTIONAL, NOT INCLUDED) .After the Tasting, return to the Hotel –

EVENING -BARBECUE /FOGO DE CHÃO AT THE INN WITH AN ACCORDION PLAYER –INCLUDED –Beef, two or three cuts, country sausage or chicken, all served on a wooden platter, caramelized squash or sweet potato, mayonnaise salad, rice, cassava, 4 salads and two desserts-DRINKS NOT INCLUDED 

DAY 3-MONDAY -ITINERARY 03-CAMBARÁ DO SUL-04 WATERFALLS-LOOKOUT /CENTURIES-OLD TREE FERNS/CASCATA DO ALTAR/CASCATA DO TIO FRANÇA /CASCATA LAGEADO DAS MARGARIDAS/CACHOEIRA DOS VENÂNCIOS

Departure at 09:00. After breakfast-we will do a 01:00-hour round-trip trail to a lookout on one of the highest hills in the region, from where you can see the whole town. Afterwards we will go to the First Waterfall-the Cascata do Altar, which got this name because of its shape. The water plunges over a rock that resembles the altar of a religious temple. On the way we pass along a trail through a forest with countless centuries-old tree ferns The Second Waterfall is the Cascata do Tio França. The trail also takes around 01:00 hours round trip and has no degree of difficulty. It is located 03 km from Cambará do Sul, where the arroio Campo Bom plunges from a rock to form one of the many waterfalls in the region. At this Waterfall we can take great swims. After the swim we will have a trail snack (INCLUDED)  .The Third Waterfall is at Lageado das Margaridas, 12 km from Cambará do Sul, and its trail takes 01:00 hours. This Waterfall is formed by the Rio Camisas. At this point the river spreads over a large flat rock bed more than 100 meters long, forming shallow natural pools amid rapids and stone slabs in a unique spot. The last waterfall to be visited is the Cachoeira dos Venâncios and the trail takes 01:00 hours. It is 23km from Cambará do Sul, on the border with the municipality of Jaquirana. It is considered one of the most beautiful in the region. Formed by the Rio Camisas, it has 04 waterfalls of different heights with crystal-clear, limpid water, allowing swims and relaxing natural massages. Return to the Hotel –FREE EVENING

 DAY 4 –TUESDAY -ITINERARY 04- HORSEBACK RIDE AT FAZENDA CORUCACAS, WATERFALL SWIM AND RETURN TO POA IN THE MORNING 

09:00 Breakfast-

We will take a horseback tour to the gorgeous Corucacas waterfall -This waterfall is on the hotel grounds, about a 01:00-hour walk, but we will go on horseback -The waterfall flows into a natural pool where we can take an invigorating swim-OPTIONAL HORSEBACK TOUR

11:00 Return to the INN –CHECKOUT to return to POA –same departure points

INVESTMENTS:

DOUBLE ROOMS PACKAGE

PARK RULES : PETS, USE OF DRONES WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION, FEEDING OR DISTURBING THE WILDLIFE AND LEAVING THE TRAILS ARE NOT ALLOWED; INTOXICATED PEOPLE WILL BE PREVENTED FROM ENTERING THE PARK

TIPS:

1-Bring a backpack

2-Wear sneakers and/or trekking boots (bring an extra pair)

3-Wear comfortable clothes

4-Wear a cap and/or sunglasses

6-Apply sunscreen

7-Bring water

8-Bring your phone or camera to take lots of photos

9-Masks are mandatory

10-Good humor and a desire to discover

WE OFFER:TRANSPORTATION IN SANITIZED AIR-CONDITIONED VEHICLES: PRIVATE VANS -MINIMUM OF 10, MAXIMUM OF 15 PAX

ACCORDING TO DAER REGULATIONS, CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE COUNT AS ONE PASSENGER, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THEY RIDE ON A LAP OR IN A CAR SEAT

FOR HYGIENE AND SAFETY REASONS, THE CHILD CAR SEAT IS THE PAX’S RESPONSIBILITY

INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE: TRANSPORTATION IN PRIVATE AIR-CONDITIONED VEHICLES ACCORDING TO THE ITINERARY

INSURANCE FOR PAX

DRIVER-GUIDE WITH EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE REGION

GUIDE WITH EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE REGION ACCOMPANYING THE ENTIRE ROUTE

LODGING AT FAZENDA CORUCACAS AS CHOSEN BY THE PAX(MIXED DOUBLE ROOMS )BREAKFAST INCLUDED

01 COUNTRY-STYLE DINNER WITHOUT DRINKS( DAY 1)

01 BARBECUE DINNER WITH MUSIC WITHOUT DRINKS (DAY 2)

ACCESS TO THE PARKS & 02 TRAIL SNACKS

NOT INCLUDED:ACCESS TO THE PARKS, EXTRA SNACKS (WE CAN BUY THEM AT THE PARK) MEALS NOT LISTED ABOVE, DRINKS, TASTINGS, PERSONAL EXPENSES, SHOPPING AND HORSEBACK TOUR

NOTES:

The boarding point will be the same as the drop-off point on arrival     

Upon confirmation, we need, up to 03 days before the chosen date, the full names and RG numbers with the issuing agency of the pax for the Travel List; for children without an RG, a copy of the birth certificate must be sent. Passengers must carry the documents sent on the date of the trip.    

It is the pax’s responsibility to present a document at boarding; if they do not carry it, they will not be able to board and there will be no refund by the Contractor

Minors under 16 unaccompanied by their legal guardians may only board and participate with authorization in accordance with Resolution No. 295/2019-CNJ –Registered at a Notary Office (the company is not responsible for minors)     

Children in the vehicle count as one passenger regardless of age 

The consumption of alcoholic beverages inside the vehicles is prohibited

To guarantee age-group discounts at the park, it is necessary to carry the documents on the day of the trip; if the pax do not carry the proper documents, they are responsible for the price difference to be charged by the park. 

THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE EVENT IF THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PASSENGERS (10) REQUIRED TO OPERATE IT IS NOT REACHED! IN THIS CASE, THE AMOUNTS WILL BE REFUNDED IN FULL!

CANCELLATION POLICY: FOR CANCELLATIONS, A 50% REFUND OF THE AMOUNT PAID UP TO 15 DAYS BEFORE THE TRIP

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