Guia ING

Iporanga
Ouro Grosso Cave
Miguel Schincariol
DDD -15
Website - www.iporanga.sp.gov.br
Population - 4,299 inhabitants
The presence of a number of caves surrounded by native Atlantic Forest gave to
Iporanga the nickname of the “Capital of the Caves”. The municipality has in its boundaries
several conservation units, with highlight to Alto Ribeira Touristic State Park - PETAR [Parque
Estadual Turístico Alto Ribeira], open to the public, with a wide range of adventure activities.
Itineraries
Adventure & Nature: Caves in Vale do Ribeira - 3 days (page 64)
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What to do?
Iporanga has in PETAR its main attractions. From Bairro da Serra, the tourist
has access to 2 central parts open to the public. In the park, accredited monitors take
tourists to different caves, besides trails that lead to waterfalls. At Santana Part, Santana
Cave and Betari Trail stand out. And at Ouro Grosso Part, the highlight is Alambari de
Baixo Cave. Local agencies enable equipment and qualified guides for the tours inside
the caves and yet to do several adventure sports (acquaride, caving tourism, cascading,
trekking). The following are part of the Trail Program in São Paulo: Betari Trail, with a
4-hour course and medium difficulty.