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One of São Paulo State's official Tourist Resorts, on the banks of the Rio Paraná.
Tourist Resort
Presidente Epitácio is one of the official Tourist Resorts of São Paulo State, on the banks of the Rio Paraná, with freshwater beaches, lush vegetation, lagoons, many bird species and the most beautiful sunset in the country. Known for its ecosystem conservation policies, the town has a strong sense of environmental awareness.
Sport fishing, bike rides, road running and water sports are among the town's favourite pastimes. Traditional religious festivals such as the Fogueirão para São Pedro, honouring the town's patron saint on 29 June (a municipal holiday), and the procession for Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes on 15 August bring the town to life. Carnival and the Christmas celebrations are also highlights and a special draw for residents and visitors alike.
Fantástico, 2014
In 2014, the TV Globo programme Fantástico invited viewers to a photo contest and public vote to choose the corner of Brazil where the sun says goodbye most beautifully. A photo taken in the town not only made the final, it went on to win a contest with more than four million votes.
Watch it from Hotel SESI Epitácio
Between two states
The town is home to one of the longest bridges in Brazil, 2,550 metres long. Opened in 1964, the Hélio Serejo bridge (formerly Maurício Joppert) links São Paulo to Mato Grosso do Sul across the Rio Paraná.
Joia Ribeirinha
On the Praça Matriz you will find an illuminated fountain with music and dancing water, and the Casa do Artesão, where crafts made by local residents are sold, showcasing the town's artistic culture. Known as the Joia Ribeirinha ("riverside jewel"), the town offers walks along the whole riverfront and the tourist pier.
Freshwater beach
Rodovia Elio Gomes, 17
View on map: Parque O Figueiral (opens in a new tab)Local crafts
Rua São Luis 115 - Centro
View on map: Casa do Artesão (opens in a new tab)Music and dancing water
Praça da Matriz de São Pedro - Rua Porto Alegre
View on map: Fonte Luminosa (opens in a new tab)Riverfront walks and tourist pier
Along the Via Marginal Juliano Ferraz de Lima, which links the Cais do Porto to the Rodovia Raposo Tavares (SP-270)
View on map: Orla Fluvial (opens in a new tab)Town festivals
Traditional religious festivals and dates that bring the town to life.
29 June
Festival of the town's patron saint. Municipal holiday.
15 August
A traditional procession that brings the town to life.
Date varies
A highlight of the year and a special draw for residents and visitors.
December
The Christmas celebrations are another special draw in town.
Programme and dates for each year: [TO BE CONFIRMED]
Hotel SESI Epitácio
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