Hot springs, bathing history and nature offer different ways to explore Caldas Novas. Temperature readings at the springs, historic bathing facilities, a protected mountain range and excursions on the water show which themes could shape your stay.

Hot Springs and Temperature

The Lagoa Quente de Pirapitinga in Caldas Novas is home to springs with temperatures above 50 °C. The Poço do Ovo spring is also located in the Lagoa area: its water emerges from the ground and reaches an average temperature of 57 °C near the spring.

Those interested in thermal geology can therefore explore both Lagoa Quente and the specific example of Poço do Ovo. The water temperature and the way it emerges from the ground make this spring a particularly vivid example of the subject.

Church and Bathing History

The Paróquia Nossa Senhora das Dores is considered by many to be the oldest building in Caldas Novas and dates back to 1850. It is an active religious building, a historic landmark and a tourist attraction. If you are planning a visit, check current visiting arrangements locally.

The history of the bathing facilities also offers specific points of reference: Caldas Novas’s first bathhouse was built in 1910 with three water inlets at different temperatures, which were used to regulate the baths. During the renovation of the Balneário Municipal in 2016, ten new bathing rooms were added. The two years represent different aspects: in 1910, the focus was on regulating water temperature; in 2016, it was on adding bathing rooms.

Landscape at PESCAN

The Parque Estadual da Serra de Caldas Novas (PESCAN) protects the summit and surrounding areas of the Serra de Caldas Novas of the same name. It is one of the significant geodiversity features of the Planalto Central and one of Brazil’s important geological sites. The park entrance is in rural Caldas Novas, a useful point of distinction when orienting yourself among the urban themes of the springs and bathing history.

PESCAN is open to visitors daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check the opening hours again before your visit. This gives you a specific time frame to take into account when planning this part of your stay.

Water Trips and Other Attractions

Lago do Corumbá in Caldas Novas covers 65 square kilometers. You can take rides there on speedboats, boats and jet skis, with routes leading to waterfalls and bars along the shore. A tour can therefore be distinguished by two specific features: the type of watercraft and the destinations along the shore. Check the available tours and conditions with the relevant provider before setting off.

Kitakas Park adds another focus: this major attraction in Caldas Novas offers a variety of rides and characters. Water trips and rides are therefore different activities to choose from, while PESCAN offers a geological and scenic focus.

Choose Accommodation Based on Your Travel Interests

If you are looking for a hotel in Caldas Novas, it can help to first sort out your interests. If you mainly want to explore the springs and bathing history, your focus will differ from that of a stay centered on PESCAN or trips on Lago do Corumbá. Kitakas Park adds rides and characters to the options.

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