Therapeutic water, rapids and craftsmanship
Acknowledged for the therapeutic properties of the water at the Balneário Municipal Mizael Marques Sobrinho (City Bathhouse) since the 19th century, Águas de Santa Bárbara lies on the banks of the Pardo River. Many tourists visit the town after alternative treatments for digestive, liver and intestine disorders.
The Casa do Artesão (House of the Artisan) was created in 2003 and became an important reference to promote the town’s handicraft. It offers countless options of articles: wooden pieces, oil on canvas, embroidery, knitting, candles and handmade soaps, among others.
Thrilling adventures for tourists of all ages include going down the Pardo River rapids, by rafting or acqua-riding.
Main attractions
Balneário Mizael Marques Sobrinho (City Bathhouse), Parque das Águas (Water Park), Pardo River, Casa do Artesão, Cascata Capão Rico (Waterfall), Acqua-ride on the Pardo River.
Main events
Street Carnival (February), Rodeo (July) and Corpus Christi Holiday.
Services
City Hall: www.aguasdesantabarbara.sp.gov.br
Tourist Office/Water Park: (55 + 14) 3765-1164
Bus Station: (55 + 14) 3765-1360
Getting there
Águas de Santa Bárbara is 300 km from São Paulo.
Car: Rodovia Castello Branco (SP 280) until km 288.
Bus: Empresa Manoel Rodrigues - www.manoelrodrigues.com.br - Phone: (55 + 11) 3392-1550
Buses depart from Terminal Barra Funda (São Paulo - SP).
Hotels and Restaurants
Accommodation
Hotel Campestre Vale das Águas - Estrada Sta Barbara/Manduri, KM 9 - (55 + 14) 3765-1731/1777/1791 - www.valedasaguas.com.br
Hotel Chalé Gramado - R. Francisco Dias Batista, 306, Centro- (55 + 14) 3765-1359
Hotel Harmonia - R. Marques do Vale, 35, Centro - (55 + 14) 3765-1490 www.harmoniabeneficios.com.br
Hotel Marisa - R. Floriano Peixoto, 165, Centro - (55 + 14) 3765-1450
Pousada dos Sonhos - R. Marechal Deodoro,146, Centro - (55 + 14) 3765-1472
Pousada da Estância - Av. Ataliba Leonel, 198 - Vila Cantizani - (55 + 14) 3765-1186
Pousada Thermas de Santa Bárbara - Rodovia Castello Branco, km 292,6 - (55 + 14) 3765-1251 - www.pousadathermas.com.br
Dining
Bacri - R. Pedro Dias Batista, 82 - Centro - (55 + 14) 3765-1894
Nossa Chácara - Av. João Costa, 1.200
Pizzaria Forno a Lenha - R. Marques do Vale, 140 - Centro - (55 + 14) 3765-1118
Restaurante Hotel Harmonia - R. Marques do Vale, 35 - Centro - (55 + 14) 3765-1490
Restaurante Dominó - R. Marques do Vale, 83 - Centro - (55 + 14) 3765-1228
Restaurante Praça da Fonte - Rod. Castelo Branco, KM 292 - Condomínio Santa Barbara Resort Residence - (55 + 14) 3765-1525
Restaurante Vale das Águas - Estrada Sta Barbara/Manduri, km 9 - (55 + 14) 3765-1731
Restaurante Santa Bárbara - Av. Sebastião de Queirós, 85, Centro - (55 + 14) 3765-1911
