Mairiporã has indigenous roots; its name comes from the Tupi word 'Mairy-pora' (beautiful city). The region was inhabited by indigenous communities before the arrival of the Portuguese colonizers. The city developed around the Serra da Cantareira mountain range, becoming an important area for environmental preservation and ecotourism.
Ecotourism, hiking trails, waterfalls, rural cuisine. The Cantareira State Park, one of the largest remaining urban Atlantic Forest areas in the world, is the main natural attraction. The city offers guesthouses nestled in nature, restaurants with traditional country cuisine, and outdoor activities.
Via the Fernão Dias Highway (BR-381), exit at km 22. Distance of 35 km from São Paulo, approximate travel time of 30 minutes.
Basílica dos Arautos, Deck Cantareira, Rope Jump
Comemoração em 6 de abril com eventos culturais
Celebração gastronômica com pratos à base de pinhão
Evento gastronômico celebrando a piscicultura local de trutas
