Santana core Voyage Tips and guide

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Santana is one of the four cores of PETAR, being the most visited of those

24°31′41″S 48°42′48″W

Map of Santana core

• -24.534651-48.7020251 Caverna Santana. The most visited cave of the whole park, is the second largest of São Paulo state, having a big speleological appeal. Having only a 100 m trail to be reached, of almost no barriers, the access is easy. The cave can have some difficulties, being a medium level trail inside it; there are a lot of stairs and straight places to pass. (updated Mar 2020)

• -24.532848-48.6990732 Caverna Morro Preto. Having one of the most impressive caves entries of the Park, this cave is ideal for new cave explores, having only 200 m of extension open to the public, and no major difficulties, this cave can be visited in around 30 min. (updated Mar 2020)

• -24.533961-48.7004543 Caverna do Couto. Also easy to reach, only 300 m from the parking lot, this cave has a very distinct path, as the trail inside the cave you follow a river, and at end you will find this giant cut rock with jungle. This cave has a very humidity create this beautiful celling cover with water drops that shines when the torch hit it with light. (updated Mar 2020)
• -24.534004-48.69994 Cachoeira do Couto. (updated Mar 2020)
• -24.525733-48.7088665 Caverna Água Suja. The name means dirty water, however in not rainy days, the water is crystal clear, being an amazing view. This cave is for adventures visitors, as a lot of times the water level will be at your belly. (updated Mar 2020)
• -24.521095-48.7133086 Caverna Cafezal. This is one of the few dry caves in the Park. (updated Mar 2020)
• -24.516972-48.7206787 Cachoeira do Betarizinho. (updated Mar 2020)
• -24.517218-48.720758 Cachoeira das Andorinhas. (updated Mar 2020)

• Attractions
• 
  Caverna Santana
• 
  Caverna Morro Preto
• 
  Caverna do Couto
• 
  Cachoeira do Couto
• 
  Caverna Água Suja
• 
  Rio Batari
• 
  Trilha do Betari

By car

• From Iporanga take SP 165 road to Apiaí, after 16 km (~30 min), you will reach a fork, take the right path, you will see the Park Entrance.

By bus

• At 07:00, take the bus to Apiaí, at Iporanga, drop at Serro stop, walk at the same road of the bus, you will reach the Park, remember, there is only one bus to get there, and get back, do not loose the bus.

• Betari Trail. This trail give you access to Caverna Água Suja, Caverna do Cafezal (caves), and Cachoeira do Betarizinho, Cachoeira das Andorinhas (waterfalls) (updated Mar 2020)

• Bring your food to the visitation, or see with the stay will provide the food.

The same recommendations for the whole park.