Guia ING

Cunha
Desterro Waterfall
Miguel Schincariol
DDD -12
Website - www.cunha.sp.gov.br
Population - 21,866 inhabitants
The municipality of Cunha is located in the region of Vale do Paraíba Paulista, on the
way to the State of Rio de Janeiro. The town is inserted within the bounds of Serra do Mar State
Park and stands out as the largest pine nut producer.
Itineraries
Adventure & Nature: Mountain Ranges in Cunha and São José do Barreiro - 3 days (page 63)
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What to do?
Cunha has Serra do Mar State Park in its bounds. With great biodiversity of
Atlantic Forest, Cunha Part, located in town, has a complete structure to host visitors.
There are three trails open to the public of low and medium difficulty called Rio
Paraibuna, Rio Bonito and Cachoeiras Trails. Out of the park bounds, there is still an
outstanding trail that takes to Pedra da Marcela [Marcela’s Stone], with a beautiful view
that even reaches Ilha Grande in the State of Rio de Janeiro. The town is also known as
the potters’ land, housing several ateliers which produce pottery art, besides being the
largest pine nut producer in the State. The following are part of the Trail Program in São
Paulo: Rio Paraibuna Trail, with 1-hour length and low difficulty; and Cachoeiras Trail,
with a 6-hour course and medium difficulty.