Camping Toca Raul

So, those waterfalls… you’ll need to pick the brains of the folk on site for details of the whole list, but for a taste of what the area’s got to offer, stroll down to Euboise waterfall (20 minutes’ walk) and Flavio waterfall (half an hour) before driving over to Vale das Borboletas (20 minutes) for a dip in the cool waters beneath the falls. In among all the cascades are some other pretty natural attractions as well: just around São Thomé das Letras (10 minutes) are several spots worth seeking out, including Gruta de São Thomé cave, the Stone Witch rock and the naturally pointy Pirâmide São Tomé das Letras. Walks through the town’s Antonio Rosa Park are particularly fine at sunset, and a good overview of the area can be had at Portal dos Ventos viewpoint. Footie types will likely want to pay tribute to one of the world’s greatest players with a trip to Três Corações (an hour) to see the house where Pelé grew up, and check out the statue set up in his honour.