Engordador Nucleus
Nรบcleo do Engordador
Fee required
Parking available
Drinking water
Discover the Engordador Nucleus, a vibrant part of Cantareira State Park, offering diverse trails, rich biodiversity, and historical sites within one of the world's largest urban forests.

๐Ÿ“œ Discover the Engordador Nucleus, a vital part of Cantareira State Park, home to the first water supply system of Sรฃo Paulo, Casa da Bomba from 1894.
๐ŸŒณ Explore a significant Atlantic Forest remnant with exuberant fauna, diverse flora, and unique trails leading to waterfalls and the Engordador Dam.

Why Go

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Explore diverse trails like Macuco, Cachoeira, and a Mountain Bike Trail, offering varying distances and difficulty levels.
๐Ÿฆ Enjoy bird watching and observe the rich local fauna and flora.
๐Ÿž๏ธ Discover natural attractions including the Engordador Dam, waterfalls, and centenary trees.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Visit historical sites like the 1894 Casa da Bomba, Sรฃo Paulo's first water supply system.
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Enjoy moments of contemplation and family time amidst nature.
๐Ÿงบ Utilize picnic zones and a children's playground.

Why Avoid

โ™ฟ Not accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.
๐Ÿšซ Prohibited activities include littering, bringing domestic animals (pets), using drones without authorization, feeding wildlife, and making bonfires.
โš ๏ธ Entry is allowed only until 4 PM.

โฐ Hours

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Open Wednesday to Sunday, and holidays, from 08:00 to 17:00.
โ›” Last entry permitted at 16:00.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost

๐Ÿ’ฒ Full price: R$ 60.
๐Ÿ‘ถ Half price: R$ 30 for children (3-14 years), seniors, students, low-income youth (15-29), and people with disabilities (including one companion).

๐Ÿšป Toilets

๐Ÿšฝ Female and male restrooms are available.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

๐Ÿš— Free parking is available, but spaces are limited.

๐ŸšŒ Getting There

๐Ÿš‡ From Tucuruvi Metro Station, take bus Cachoeira 2023-10.
๐Ÿš‡ From Santana Metro Station, take bus Cachoeira 1783-29.

๐Ÿค Managed By

๐Ÿข Managed by Urbia รguas Claras since April 2022.

โœ… Checklist

๐Ÿงฅ Go bundled up if needed.
๐Ÿ’ง Always bring enough water.
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Wear closed-toe shoes suitable for trails.
โ˜€๏ธ Bring sunscreen, a cap, or a hat, even on sunny days.