São Thomé das Letras

A day full of magic and adventures - 12 September 2027

São Thomé das Letras

Origin: Taubaté

What is included?

  • IT IS ESSENTIAL TO READ THE IMPORTANT NOTES AT THE END OF THE ITINERARY!

  • Executive transport
  • Waterfall visits
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch 
  • Local guide  
  • Benturismo team  
  • Travel insurance
  • On-board snack

Introduction

São Thomé das Letras is a small, mystical town in the south of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Known for its unique atmosphere, the town is a popular destination for tourists interested in mystical phenomena, nature and adventure.

Set in a mountainous region, São Thomé das Letras is famous for its unusual rock formations, caves, waterfalls and natural viewpoints offering stunning panoramic views. Its main attractions include Pedra da Bruxa, Gruta de São Thomé, Ladeira do Amendoim and its many waterfalls, such as Cachoeira do Flávio and Cachoeira da Eubiose.

The town is also known for its legends and stories, which include ufology, energy portals and spiritual encounters, attracting a diverse range of visitors, from esoteric enthusiasts to adventurers. The local architecture is also characterised by stone buildings, giving the town a special charm.

São Thomé das Letras has a rich cultural scene, with art, music and crafts, as well as events and festivals throughout the year. Despite its limited infrastructure, the town offers a variety of accommodation options and restaurants serving traditional food from Minas Gerais.

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Detailed Itinerary

Coach boarding points:

🗓️ Departure in the early hours of 12 September 2027

📍 Boarding points:

📍 São José dos Campos (New Bus Station)
📍 Caçapava (New Bus Station)
📍 Taubaté (New Bus Station)
📍 Pindamonhangaba (Old Bus Station)
📍 Moreira César (Catholic Church)
📍 Roseira (Fountain Square)
📍 Aparecida (Post Office)
📍 Guaratinguetá (Bus Station)

Your consultant will send you the boarding time for each stop.

São Thomé das Letras (MG)

Get ready for a day full of magic and nature! Waterfalls, viewpoints and the energy of one of Brazil's most mystical towns, with breakfast, lunch and a local guide.

🎢 What to expect:

✨ Breakfast: to start the day full of energy.
✨ Ladeira do Amendoim: the famous sensation of the hill's mysterious energy.
✨ Lunch at Fazenda Boa Vista: with access to the swimming pool and sauna.
✨ Vale das Borboletas and Poço dos Duendes: natural havens full of colour and tranquillity.
✨ Cachoeira da Garganta: crystal-clear waters and an invigorating atmosphere.
✨ Pyramid, Viewpoint, Cruzeiro and Pedra da Bruxa: a spectacular panoramic view to round off the day.

🔙 Return to Vale do Paraíba at the end of the day.

📍 Places visited:

📍 Ladeira do Amendoim
📍 Fazenda Boa Vista
📍 Vale das Borboletas
📍 Poço dos Duendes
📍 Cachoeira da Garganta
📍 Pyramid, Viewpoint, Cruzeiro and Pedra da Bruxa

🎟️ Package includes:

🚌 Executive transport
☕ Breakfast
🍽️ Lunch
🌊 Waterfall visits
🙋‍♂️ Local guide
🥯 On-board snack
🔰 Benturismo team
🔒 Travel insurance

❌ Not included:

• Drinks
• Personal expenses
• Tours and attractions not mentioned in the package

🎒 Tips to make the most of your trip:

• Wear comfortable clothes and trainers with good grip: there are walks and hills.
• Bring swimwear and a towel for the waterfalls and swimming pool.
• Bring sun cream and insect repellent.
• Bring a water bottle.
• Bring a jumper: the mountains get cool at night and in the early hours.

Itinerary subject to change depending on weather and operational conditions.

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Important notes

Important notes 1

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Important notes 2

Cancellation by the passenger (request submitted in writing):

  • More than 30 days before departure: retention of up to 10% of the total package price (administrative fee).
  • Between 21 and 30 days before departure: retention of up to 20% of the total package price.
  • Less than 21 days before departure: retention of costs already substantiated by Benturismo (hotels, transport, tickets and operating fees), which may amount to the full amount paid.

The amount paid as a deposit/down payment is administrative in nature and is non-refundable if the passenger cancels.

Whenever possible, the passenger may nominate another person to take their place, provided they meet the package requirements and Benturismo approves.

Cancellation by Benturismo: if the trip is cancelled by the agency (for example, due to insufficient passenger numbers), all amounts paid will be refunded within 30 calendar days.

Late payment: an overdue instalment incurs a 1% penalty on the overdue amount and interest of 1% per month, calculated in proportion to the days overdue.

Transport: the vehicle (van, minibus or coach) is selected according to the number of confirmed passengers, always with safety and comfort in mind.

For both coach and air excursions, changes of date or refunds for unused portions of the journey are not permitted.

Abandoning the trip - Once the excursion has begun, passengers who abandon it for any reason are not entitled to a refund for any paid services they do not use.

Boarding

The CONTRACTING PARTY/PASSENGER acknowledges that they must comply with all the times communicated to them and are responsible for any delay and its consequences. They must report for boarding with their original photo identification documents and identify themselves to the company representative who will be present at the time.

Documentation

For domestic trips using air and/or road transport, an original identification document in good condition must be presented (any one of the following: Identity Card; National Passport; National Driving Licence (photo version); Professional Cards issued by National Councils (photo versions); Work Card). Passengers who present themselves without the aforementioned documentation, or whose documents are illegible and/or defaced, will not be allowed to board.

Boarding of Minors: For minors under 16 years of age (not yet 16) boarding domestic trips (Law No. 13.812/2019), they must be accompanied by one of their parents or grandparents, a guardian, or a sibling or uncle/aunt over 18 years of age, with documentary proof of the relationship (the minor's original Birth Certificate or an authenticated copy). If accompanied by an adult who is not related as described above, written authorisation from the father or mother, or guardian, with their signature notarised, is required. If travelling unaccompanied, judicial authorisation from the Juvenile and Youth Court is required, all in accordance with Articles 83 to 85 of the Statute of Children and Adolescents - Law No. 8.069/90. Passengers can obtain further information about the required documentation from the Federal Police (www.dpf.gov.br).

Important: Birth certificates will not be accepted for anyone over 12 years of age. In cases of theft, robbery or loss of an identification document, a police report issued within the last 60 days is valid.

Accommodation for Minors: For a child (under 12 years of age) or adolescent (under 18 years of age) to be accommodated, they must be accompanied by a person mentioned in the paragraph above, unless expressly authorised to stay by their parents or guardian, in writing and with the signature notarised, all in accordance with Article 82 of the Statute of Children and Adolescents - Law No. 8.069/90.