History
Águas de São Pedro arose when Octavio Moura Andrade, discovered the medicinal properties of mineral water springs that led to the construction of the city.
Petroleum Tower Engineer Angelo Balloni.
In the 1920s, when the Governor of São Paulo, Júlio Prestes conducted research for the exploration of oil in the San Pedro's city. The searches were not successful in finding oil and the wells were eventually abandoned and continued gushing hot springs and no one takes advantage. Other exploration initiatives were undertaken at great depths but nothing was found. The tower's structure still in memory to the early explorers.
Years later, in 1934, Angelo Franzini, owners of the lands penetrated, that are currently known as "fountain of youth", he built a simple bathhouse, where they bathed. The water had a bad odor. A year later a group of townspeople bought a plot of 100 square meters around the fountain of youth where they built a bathhouse. There were twelve tubs of masonry, unlike the first bathhouse, which was made of wood. In the same year Octavio Moura Andrade decided to build a resort giving it the name "Caldas de São Pedro", creating with his brother, Antonio Joaquim de Moura Andrade company "sulphide and Thermal Waters of São Pedro S / A".
For four years the Research Institute Tecnlógicas the USP analysis conducted in the waters. Generally water from great depths have a high concentration of substances that may be harmful to humans, as well as its pH may not be suitable for swimming. In 1940 the results were published in Bulletin 26 of the IPT. The waters were considered suitable for bathing and its medicinal properties studied by John de Aguiar Pupo theacher, then Director of the Medical School of São Paulo (USP). In 1948, the administrative division of the State of São Paulo, fixed for the period 1948/1953, was created with territory dismembered the São Pedro's city.
source: Wikipedia
Attractions
Among historical attractions, natural beauty and medicinal water spa, there are several tour options for all ages. Listed below are some of these attractions.
Balneary Municipal Dr. Octavio Moura Andrade
Setting aside for the well-being, beauty and health treatment primarily the basis of medicinal waters. The main bath is the immersion of the Youth's water (sulphurous water) held in a placeholder with individual baths, and lasts 15-20 min.
Besides the medicinal bath, has the most diverse alternative baths (relaxing, exfoliating, aromatic, stimulating, therapeutic, and others), lasting 20-25 min. To complete the processing of health and wellness, also has a sauna, massage and aesthetics. And the taste of water is available to all in the fountain.
Admission is free. The services provided are charged. For information on schedules, and phone services, please visit our Partners page.
Tower Engineer Angelo Balloni
In the 1920s, when the governor of São Paulo, Júlio Prestes conducted research for the exploration of oil in the municipality of São Pedro, searches were not successful in finding oil and the wells were eventually abandoned and continued pouring healing waters without nobody took advantage. The structure of the tower was still in memory to the early explorers.
Public open space 24h. Free admission.
Thermas Water Park
It offers sensational tracks slides (in formats curl or straight, open or closed, with or without stalls and free fall), flying saucer robot, children's water park, ramp buoys. Also has Mini Farm Animals, Insects Giant Exhibition, Expo Giant Sea and the Great sensation of 2010 is the exhibition Pre Historic.
Activity pays.
Palmeiras's Dam
Built in 1976 to allow people to enjoy leisure time around them. Have a fantastic sunset on summer days, and The birds are a one-off show.
Free. Open to the public.
Photo: Thiago Altafini(www.urgenciafilmes.com)
Sundial
Built in 1992, the sundial measures the passage of time by observing the sun. The most common types, known as clocks sun garden, are formed by a flat surface that serves as a display, which are marked lines indicating the hours, and a pin or plate, whose shadow projected on the display functions as an hour hand of a common clock.
Free admission. Open to the public 24 hours.
Dr. Octavio Moura Andrade's Grove
More than one million square feet to enjoy a fairly quiet and tranquility, reunion with the fauna and flora. Trails of light level, to make the whole family.
Open to the public. Free admission.
Funny train station
The Point of funny trains is located at the end of Avenida Carlos Mauro, opposite the Balneary City. Themed train sets, with two types of ride, the attractions of the city and the apiary. During the city tour route is counted a summary of the history of Águas de São Pedro and on this day. Walk to the apiary board passengers on the spot, leads to the apiary where they will learn a little about the cultivation of honey and its derivatives. Pleasant, with playground, very green and shop with products of the genre. It is a waiting period to enjoy the atmosphere and brings everyone back to the point.
Activity pays.
Poly sports complex Armando Brandini
Inaugurated in 1988, has a soccer field in official size, sports courts with changing facilities and infrastructure.
Activity pays.
Tree climbing
The embryo of arborismo emerged in Costa Rica, with scientists and bird watchers who needed to reach the highest points to observe species that made their nests in treetops. The practice meets tree climbing physical activity in outdoor open environment, which together provide increased physical strength, relaxation and stress reduction. Installed the outskirts of the grove (Pq. Dr. Octavio Moura Andrade) with two types of circuit. Suitable for the whole family.
Activity pays.
Horse Point
Located nearby Pq. Dr. Octavio Moura Andrade. They have horses, poney, carriages for Children and adult. Horse riding always accompanied by a guide. Two types of riding, 30 minutes and 1 hour along the trails of the forest. Carts hold up to four people is accompanied by a guide. Excursions to the Mini Garden, City tour through the city in the Bosque, Apiary, among others, to combine.
Activity pays.
Water Park
Located near the main entrance of the city. Entertainment, sports, leisure and nature. 6400 meters square of green environments in harmony with the practice of physical exercises on the jogging track and sports on the skateboard ramp.
Free admission. Open to the public 24 hours.
Tourist Terminal
Space for events, cultural events, live music, among others.
Open to the public. Free admission.
Monument Waters
They say the people who participated in the founding of the city that the horses that lived in what is now Water St. Peter, had the most beautiful coat, healthy and did not know why. Thus, there was the curiosity to delve into why. So there they began the research on the properties of our águas.E atestadso so were the benefits, people began to bathe. This is why it was created the Monument of the Waters, to commemorate the first to enjoy the medicinal waters of Aguas de San Pedro.
Open to the public.
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Built in 1978 in modern style. Its main square is in the shape of a cross. Meeting point for major liturgical celebrations.
Mass Friday at 19h, Saturdays at 19:30 and Sundays at 10am and at 20h.
Chapel of Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Located on the highest point of the city and built in Swiss style, with twelve pine trees symbolizing the twelve apostles, is the "Small Shrine of the Mother of God", ideal place for meditation, silence and prayer. One of the few points where he is a true and perfect replica of the patron saint of Brazil.
Masses at 8 am every Sunday.
Mini-garden / Home of Santiago de Compostela
Zen environment, composed of four elements of the kiosks, trails of light level, mini-suspension bridge, nature, fish, plant nursery and a source of desires. Leads people to approach the little details that go unnoticed in day-to-day. Sharpens the senses. The smell of nature, clean air, clear water, sounds of birds, music, altar with images of St. Francis of Assisi (Protector of Animals) and Santiago (James the Apostle - Patron of the Pilgrims). Is this place so special, that is the end point of the Pilgrims walk the path of the Sun.
Free admission. Open to the public.
Caminho do Sol - Path of the Sun
The Caminho do Sol was born with the ultimate goal to offer lovers of hiking, a pleasant, passing almost entirely, only in rural areas, seeking insight and material dispossession. Taking advantage of the first topographical features and excellent quality of life of the town of Aguas de San Pedro, which coincidentally marks the date of its inception (July 25) at the day of the Apostle Santiago, released on December 1, 2001, the cornerstone of the House of Santiago. To get the image of Santiago, Jesus donated by Jet, departed pilgrims to Villafranca del Bierzo, in May 2002. From there they went to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostella. Along the way, the end of each day, Father of Waters of St. Peter held a mass. The Way of the Sun, starts at Santana Parnaíba, through Pirapora do Bom Jesus, Cabreúva, Itu (Rural Area) Indaiatuba (Rural Area), Salto, Elias Fausto, Capivari Mombuca, Saltinho (Rural Area), Piracicaba, São Pedro (Rural Area) and ending in Aguas de Sao Pedro. With an approximate length of 240km, the participants have the opportunity to experience nature, fields and cultural and historical roots of the region.
Activity pays.
Paintball
Paintball in the type of base game consists of two teams, which are distinguished by an armband or vest core differentiated. Each team starts the game at its base, usually at the ends of the field. When the starting signal is given each team tries to reach the opposing base with a view to take the banner you'll find there and return to its base. When a player is "marked" by a ball is dropped and has to leave the field. If a player is scored when carrying the flag, you should leave it where you are and leave the playing field.
Activity pays. Operating on weekends for special occasions and groups need reservations.