Gruta Casa de Pedra
At 172 meters high, Gruta Casa de Pedra in Brazil is the world's second-highest cave portal, located within the Alto Ribeira Tourist State Park.

📜 Gruta Casa de Pedra is a cave in Brazil's Parque Estadual Turístico do Alto Ribeira (PETAR), known for its 172-meter high entrance.
🔍 It is 2,930 meters long and located between Apiaí and Iporanga, São Paulo.

Why Go

🏞️ Witness the world's second-highest cave portal
🌿 Explore a biodiverse world heritage site with impressive geological formations, rivers, waterfalls, and natural pools
📸 Great for nature lovers, photographers, and spelunkers
🚶 Hike trails through lush Atlantic rainforest

Why Avoid

🚫 Main cave behind portal closed to public
🗺️ Remote location, requires driving on dirt roads
🗣️ Some trails require a local guide

Tips

👟 Wear good walking shoes
🔦 Bring a torch for exploration
🗓️ Consider staying 3-4 days in the park

Cost

💰 Free entrance to the cave portal.

Hours

🕒 Open daily, no restrictions.

🅿️ Parking Free roadside parking located at Casa de Pedra núcleo, 16 km from Iporanga on a dirt road.

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