The dam known as Cascatinha, located 10 minutes from the center of Mairiporã. Built by Sabesp as part of the Cantareira System, it dams the waters of the Juqueri River, forming a small lake with a picturesque waterfall, ideal for photography and relaxing in nature.
A neo-Gothic basilica built by the Heralds of the Gospel, located in the Serra da Cantareira mountain range on the border between Mairiporã and Caieiras. Its architecture is inspired by medieval cathedrals such as Notre-Dame, featuring artistic stained glass windows and a richly decorated interior in blue, red, and gold.
The source of the Juqueri River in Mairiporã is accessible via the Canal Trail, a 28 km route combining road and trail. The path passes through cerrado (Brazilian savanna) and riparian forest, offering the opportunity to admire the source of the crystal-clear water and the rich local biodiversity.
One of the most sought-after spots in the region, accessible via a moderately difficult trail that crosses the Atlantic Forest.
The largest waterfall in Mairiporã, accessible by a trail from the Cantareira Shelter, offers beautiful scenery and views of the Serra da Cantareira mountain range. It features a clean pool for swimming at the bottom of the falls and can be reached by municipal bus.
A 4-meter-high by 7-meter-wide waterfall located in the Remédios neighborhood on private property. It offers access to a grotto, a small 900-meter peak, and a barbecue area in a tranquil and welcoming natural setting.
Tourist information center and permanent craft shop located in the heart of downtown Mairiporã. It serves as a point of reference for tourists, offering information on attractions, accommodation and services, as well as selling local handicrafts.
Traditional religious monument located in the Olho D'Água neighborhood of Mairiporã, also serving as a viewpoint with panoramic views of the city and surroundings. The structure is near Pico do Olho D'Água, representing an important cultural and religious symbol of the city.
A traditional craft fair located in Beco do Bugio in Mairiporã, offering handcrafted products and local art in a typical street setting. An important space in the city's craft tourism infrastructure, connecting local artisans with visitors.
An educational and cultural institution active from 1963 to 2019 that today maintains two museums: the Museum of Science and Arts (MCA) and the Museum of Industrial Archaeology and Technology (MAITEC). It houses an art exhibition space with over 120 reproductions of paintings and 22 replicas of sculptures.
A tourist town 40 km from São Paulo, entirely within the Cantareira System Environmental Protection Area. A perfect destination for ecotourism, adventure sports, hiking, waterfalls, and leisure activities in contact with the Atlantic Forest.
A rustic and emblematic building from the late 1970s in the heart of the Serra da Cantareira in Mairiporã. The space features carpentry workshops, metalwork, artisan shops, bars, and the restaurant As Véia, offering Minas Gerais cuisine and live music in an Italian village-style setting.
Parish church located in the Terra Preta district of Mairiporã, belonging to the Diocese of Bragança Paulista. Religious space that serves the local community by offering Eucharistic celebrations, confessions, and regular pastoral activities.
One of the largest remaining urban Atlantic Forest areas in the world. It offers marked ecological trails, viewpoints, waterfalls, and rich biodiversity with over 400 species of birds.
A public park on the banks of the Juqueri River in the heart of Mairiporã, featuring a 2 km running and walking track, a pump track for extreme sports, bike paths, a playground, a skate park, and outdoor gym equipment. Opened in 2016, it is the city's main urban leisure space.
An old quarry, inactive for over 30 years, that has become one of the main adventure sports centers in the state of São Paulo. It offers climbing walls with heights of 35, 70, and 108 meters, with more than 55 climbing routes and an altitude of 1,140 meters.
A historic bridge of local importance in Mairiporã, characterized by its distinctive yellow paint. A visual landmark in the city's landscape, located over the Juqueri River in an environmental preservation area, it is frequently visited by tourists interested in photography and local history.
A small recreational area on the banks of the Juqueri River in Mairiporã, near the local dam. It hosts the annual Jet Boia event, where participants float down the river on inflatable rafts for a charitable cause. The natural environment boasts lush Atlantic Forest vegetation.
A theater company founded in 1995 that opened its own theater in Mairiporã in 2024. A cultural space certified as a Cultural Point by the Ministry of Culture, with over 700 artistic performances and international collaborations in its history.
A trail of approximately 5 km that passes by several waterfalls where it is possible to take refreshing dips.
