The Cachoeira River Dam is a hydraulic engineering structure that is part of the Cantareira System, responsible for supplying water to the São Paulo Metropolitan Region. Inaugurated in 1974, the dam is 40 meters high and has a storage capacity of 116.6 million cubic meters of water. The reservoir is an important water and scenic resource, offering beautiful views and opportunities for aquatic activities.
A waterfall with an 8-meter drop that forms a refreshing natural pool, one of the most visited in the region.
A small waterfall with an access trail, and one of the most visited in the region, offering a complete ecotourism experience.
The Nazarene Memory House is a cultural space inaugurated in the historic building that previously served as the Town Hall and Municipal Jail, built in the early 20th century. The building was completed and inaugurated on April 15, 1905, representing an important piece of local architectural heritage. The institution serves as a space dedicated to dialogue, integration, and cooperation between government, the productive sector, and the cultural community, contributing to the appreciation of the identity and preservation of the historical memory of Nazaré Paulista.
The House of Slaves, also known as the Cuiabá Mansion, is a historic 17th-century building located in the Cuiabá neighborhood of Nazaré Paulista, very close to the borders with the municipalities of Guarulhos and Santa Isabel. The property maintains its original structure and preserves some of the original furniture from the colonial period, representing an important testimony to the history of slavery in Brazil. The name reflects its historical use as housing for dozens of enslaved people who worked on farms in the region during the colonial period.
The Parish Church of Our Lady of Nazareth is the initial landmark of the city of Nazaré Paulista, founded in 1676 by the explorer Mathias Lopes, who built the first chapel in honor of Our Lady of Nazareth. The temple presents an archaic and baroque architectural style, characterized by wood carvings and antique images from Portugal. The original construction dates from 1676, and it was elevated to the status of parish in 1688 with the arrival of the first resident priest.
The Nazaré Paulista Lookout, officially named the Mayor Antônio dos Santos 'Canhoteiro' Lookout, is an impressive 20-meter-high structure located in Álvaro Guião Square in the historic center. The lookout offers a unique panoramic view of the city, allowing visitors to contemplate the Atibainha Reservoir, the surrounding mountains, the historic Francisco Derosa School building, the Dom Pedro I Highway, and the Nossa Senhora de Nazaré Parish. The attraction features a modern panoramic elevator that facilitates access to the top, making it a delightful experience for tourists and residents alike.
Nazaré Paulista is a municipality of tourist interest located in the Campinas Mesoregion, nestled in the Serra da Mantiqueira mountain range, with a population of approximately 18,217 inhabitants. Situated about 88 km from the capital of São Paulo, the municipality has an altitude of over one thousand meters, offering a pleasant climate and impressive natural beauty. The city is an important destination for ecotourism, full of nature with waterfalls, springs and reservoirs, forming part of the 'Between Mountains and Waters' tourist region, and is also an important source of water for the metropolitan region of São Paulo through the Cantareira System.
An important ecological corridor between the Serra da Cantareira and Serra da Mantiqueira mountain ranges, encompassing thousands of hectares of well-preserved Atlantic Forest.
Álvaro Guião Square is an important public space located in the historic center of Nazaré Paulista, a stage for various cultural events and community gatherings. The square was revitalized by the city government, becoming a key meeting point for residents and tourists. The space offers complete infrastructure including restrooms, accessibility ramps, parking, 24-hour camera surveillance, and proximity to restaurants, snack bars, ice cream parlors, and pharmacies.
The 'João Ramos Neto' Exhibition Grounds is a multi-purpose space located on Avenida do Rodeio in the center of Nazaré Paulista, dedicated to hosting events, exhibitions, and municipal festivities. The grounds were reopened in 2017 and inaugurated in October 2022, becoming an important center for tourism and cultural, sporting, and economic events. The venue has appropriate infrastructure to host horse shows, festivals, and community activities, establishing itself as a strategic space for the cultural promotion of the municipality.
The main attraction of Nazaré Paulista, the Atibainha Reservoir is part of the Cantareira System and offers stunning landscapes, water sports, sport fishing, and riverside inns.
The Atibainha River Reservoir is a reservoir formed by the dam of the same name, built in 1975 on the Atibainha River, a tributary of the Atibaia River. Standing 29 meters high, the reservoir covers an area of 1,557.65 hectares and has a capacity of 290.78 million cubic meters of water. In Nazaré Paulista, the area between the Mantiqueira and Cantareira mountain ranges offers two natural beaches: Lava Pés in the city center and another in the Itinga neighborhood. The reservoir is part of the Cantareira System, responsible for supplying water to the metropolitan region of São Paulo.
