{"id":33800,"date":"2025-04-02T10:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T13:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geartips.club\/blog\/10-hiking-trails-in-brazils-conservation-units-for-a-holiday-getaway\/"},"modified":"2025-06-06T17:40:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T20:40:33","slug":"10-hiking-trails-in-brazils-conservation-units-for-a-holiday-getaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geartips.club\/blog\/en\/10-hiking-trails-in-brazils-conservation-units-for-a-holiday-getaway\/","title":{"rendered":"10 hiking trails in Brazil’s Conservation Units for a holiday getaway"},"content":{"rendered":"

For those passionate about ecotourism and adventure travel, holidays are always a great opportunity to explore and reconnect with nature. According to a recent survey by Instituto Semeia<\/a>, hiking trails are among the most sought-after activities, representing the interest of 36% of visitors to conservation units.<\/p>\n

Brazil, besides being rich in biodiversity, is also generous when it comes to holidays, with an average of 4 to 6 long weekends per year. And since we are, according to Forbes, the best country in the world for ecotourism<\/a>, we have the perfect combination to fully dive into this activity.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, I\u2019ve selected 10 trail options, with varying levels of difficulty and experiences, to help you choose your next adventure. Shall we?<\/p>\n

1. Cal\u00e7ada do Lorena<\/h2>\n

\"Placa<\/p>\n

Photo: Informative sign – Projeto Parques Nacionais archive<\/p>\n

Located in the metropolitan region of S\u00e3o Paulo, in the municipality of S\u00e3o Bernardo do Campo, Cal\u00e7ada do Lorena is a 3.5 km trail that crosses the Parque Estadual da Serra do Mar, specifically in the Caminhos do Mar sector.<\/p>\n

Amidst the lush Atlantic Forest, the trail features sections paved with stones dating back to the 18th century. It was the first paved route connecting the plateau to the S\u00e3o Paulo coast, used during colonial times for transporting goods.<\/p>\n

Ideal for beginners, the trail is well-marked, relatively short, and offers the option to return via the old Estrada Velha de Santos \u2014 Brazil\u2019s first concrete-paved highway \u2014 which passes by historical monuments dating back to 1922.<\/p>\n

This trail provides a unique experience by blending the rich nature of Serra do Mar with the country\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

\"Trilha<\/p>\n

Photo: Walking the Cal\u00e7ada – Projeto Parques Nacionais archive<\/p>\n

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