Lying high in the hills 6 kilometres from Sao Paulo, the city of Sao Roque is renowned for its wines. The Roteiro do Vinho is a tourist route that enables you to visit 1 of the local wineries that were established here by Italian and Portuguese immigrants in the 19th century.
Hiring a car in Sao Roque is the easiest way to explore the surrounding vineyards and visit Ski Mountain Park, South America's largest artificial ski park. With paintball, archery and tree climbs as well as skiing, plus spectacular views over Sao Roque, it is an essential part of any itinerary.
Also nearby, Carambei Falls Park offers picturesque waterfalls and unspoiled forest that is home to a wide variety of wildlife. The park hosts the annual Sao Roque Wine Festival, as well as musical and theatrical performances, a museum and a restaurant.
The Brasital is a 19th century textile factory complex that now houses a cultural centre, museum and performance space. The grounds also have a nature trail called the Water Way. Rent a car in Sao Roque and you can also explore the Serra do Mar mountains to the south east, where you can enjoy excellent hiking and horse riding.
