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Valleys, trails and waterfalls at the foot of the canyons of Santa Catarina.
In the photo: Cânion Malacara, Praia Grande (SC), Caminho dos Cânions
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Get to know the place
Caminho dos Cânions invites you to plan a leisure trip with time to get to know the landscape and the daily life of the towns. In this excerpt from the guide, Praia Grande offers options to combine outings and rest, without turning each day into a sequence of transfers.
Praia Grande, in Santa Catarina, serves as a base for exploring valleys, waterfalls and trails within the canyon landscape. Excursions require assessing the terrain and weather conditions, choosing the route according to the group's experience.
Choose a base that makes the programs of greatest interest easier and spread visits across nearby areas. Allow time for meals and rest, check access conditions and keep an alternative for days when the weather requires changes to the itinerary.
This destination brings together 1 city: Praia Grande.
One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
✈ Aeroporto Regional Sul - Humberto Ghizzo Bortoluzzi (JJG), in Jaguaruna
Arrive in Praia Grande via BR-101 and the local connections. An air option is the Aeroporto Regional Sul (JJG), in Jaguaruna, with a ground transfer. By bus, check Rodoviária de Praia Grande. Confirm with the driver the access points, meeting point and conditions before the trails.
The local experience
Cânion Malacara is part of the nature tours accessed via Praia Grande, in Santa Catarina. The walk along the lower section brings visitors close to the cliffs and the valley's water-and-rock landscape.
Morro dos Cabritos sits beside Serra do Faxinal and offers a perspective over the valleys in the Praia Grande region. The landscape allows observation of the relationship between the mountain range, the plain and the paths that cross the surroundings.
Cascata Magia das Águas is part of Praia Grande's waterfall circuit. The program adds a water-and-vegetation landscape to outings through the region's valleys and canyons.
Discover Cascata Magia das Águas
Cachoeira da Vista Alegre is located in the community that gives it its name, in Praia Grande. The landscape features a drop that runs along a rocky cliff and allows you to discover another natural setting in the municipality.
Discover Cachoeira da Vista Alegre
Pedra Branca is a formation in the valley of the same name, in Praia Grande. The guided outing combines a trail, forest scenery and observation of the monolith.
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
Choose dates according to the outings you plan to take. Weekdays outside holidays usually make for a less crowded itinerary. For outdoor activities, check the forecast and confirm local conditions before you go.
We suggest three to five days to see the main attractions with breaks. On a short trip, choose a town as your base and reduce transfers. Reserve extra days if you want to combine other towns in the region.
Use Praia Grande as a base for guided outings to the canyons and waterfalls. Compare the location of your accommodation with the meeting point agreed with the guide/driver, especially for Malacara and Pedra Branca, and confirm access conditions.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
Get your questions answered
Choose a base, select the outings of greatest interest and spread transfers across different days.
A car makes it easier to combine towns and distant activities. On a concentrated itinerary, check local transport and the return service before setting out.
We suggest three to five days, adjusting the length to the number of towns and the pace of the trip.
Check the weather and access conditions. Choose outings compatible with the group's mobility and experience.
