Six kilometres northwest of town, this is a 44-hectare private nature reserve. It’s a great place to spot wildlife and even if you don’t see much, the light hike is a welcome retreat from the heat (there are two natural pools for swimming). To walk here from town, head north along Rua do Carmo and follow the signs.
The cafe at the visitors center does a ridiculously good weekend brunch (R$45; 9am to 4pm), with a rainbow coalition of homemade wild cerrado fruit preserves. Try them all.
