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Aldeia das Águas Park Resort

Complex of pools and water slides in the district of Dorândia, in Barra do Piraí, about 120 km from Rio. It has the Kilimanjaro, a 49.9-meter water slide registered in the Guinness, a wave pool, a lazy river and children's areas.

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About Aldeia das Águas Park Resort

Aldeia das Águas is a water park with a hotel in the district of Dorândia, in Barra do Piraí, in the Vale do Café, about 120 km from the city of Rio de Janeiro. The complex covers roughly 330,000 square meters, including pools, water slides, lawns, restaurants and snack bars.

The best-known attraction is the Kilimanjaro, a 49.9-meter-tall water slide registered in the Guinness World Records. The descent is done lying down, without a tube, on an incline of about 60 degrees, and can reach 100 km/h. Other adrenaline rides include the Side Winder, where the tube rises and falls along the walls of a funnel, and the Rampa Yuppie, a wide ramp ridden on a tube.

For those who just want to stay in the water, there is the wave pool, the Rio Corrente—traversed on a tube—and themed pools named after places in Brazil, such as Pantanal, Pelourinho and Beagá. Children have the Aldeia dos Piratinhas, a ship full of slides, jets and buckets in shallow water, and the Carioca Kids pool. There is also a small farm with animals and a zipline, charged separately.

The complex has its own hotel for those who want to stay more than one day, and it also hosts tour groups. The Vale do Café region, with its historic coffee estates, lies nearby.

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Practical information

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How much time to set aside

A full day. Visitors coming from Rio usually do a day trip, leaving early to enjoy the park from opening time.

Best time

Summer, from December to March, is the hottest and most sought-after season, with afternoon/evening rain showers. In winter, from June to August, days in the Vale do Café tend to be mild and mornings cool. Holidays and the January and July school breaks are the busiest periods. Opening schedules change throughout the year: check before you go.

How to get there

It sits along BR-393 (Rodovia Lúcio Meira), at km 270, in the district of Dorândia, in Barra do Piraí. From Rio de Janeiro it is about 120 km, via Via Dutra to Volta Redonda or Barra Mansa and then along BR-393. You can go by car or on a tour; the park sells tickets online.

Tip

Buy tickets in advance on the website. For the Kilimanjaro, read the rules while in line: the descent is done lying face down and there are height and health restrictions. Bring sunscreen, flip-flops and a change of clothes. Those who want to visit the Vale do Café estates can stay at the complex’s hotel or in Barra do Piraí and Vassouras.

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Frequently asked questions about Aldeia das Águas Park Resort

Where is Aldeia das Águas located?

In the district of Dorândia, in Barra do Piraí, along BR-393, about 120 km from the city of Rio de Janeiro.

How tall is the Kilimanjaro, Aldeia das Águas' water slide?

The Kilimanjaro is 49.9 meters tall and is registered in the Guinness World Records. The descent is done lying down, without a tube, and can reach 100 km/h.

Does Aldeia das Águas have areas for children?

Yes. Aldeia dos Piratinhas and the Carioca Kids pool have shallow water, slides and jets for little ones. There is also a small farm with animals.

Can you do a day trip from Rio to Aldeia das Águas?

Yes. It’s about 120 km via Via Dutra and BR-393. Leave early to arrive at opening and make the most of the full day.

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