Valentim Gentil: Lakes, River and Local History

Valentim Gentil is a destination for travelers who want to explore waterscapes and local history as distinct focuses of their trip. Lagos e Pedreira includes two lakes formed in a disused quarry and the Cachoeira do Córrego Viradouro waterfall. Chopplândia has two natural lakes and a fishing area. The history of the church at Praça da Matriz also offers a distinct way to get to know the town. When choosing your vacation rental, you can consider which of these places are especially important to your trip.

Lakes, Waterfall and River Landscape

Lagos e Pedreira comprises two lakes with crystal-clear water, formed in a disused quarry. Their origins give this waterscape a distinctive character: the lakes were created from a former mining site. Lagos e Pedreira also includes the Cachoeira do Córrego Viradouro waterfall. If you are interested in natural features, you can consider both how the lakes were formed and the waterfall as distinct points of interest.

Chopplândia, in turn, has two natural lakes and a fishing area. This puts different natural features in the spotlight than at the lakes of Lagos e Pedreira, which were formed in a quarry. If fishing is one of your travel interests, the fishing area is a specific point to consider. If you are especially interested in how a waterscape was formed, you can include Lagos e Pedreira among the places you visit. These different descriptions can help you identify your own focus without conflating the places or their features.

Parque Ecoturístico Municipal Menotti Celeri is located on the banks of the Rio São José dos Dourados. The park is connected to the town by the paved municipal road Marcírio Gomes. If you include the park in your travel plans, this connection is a specific point to help you get your bearings.

Local History at Praça da Matriz

On the grounds of Praça da Matriz, the first pioneers built a small chapel dedicated to São Sebastião, where religious practices were held. On December 22, 1952, this original chapel was replaced by a larger church to mark the founding of the parish. The town’s history can be understood here through a specific sequence: the early chapel was followed by the larger church in connection with the founding of the parish.

The church’s design is also associated with a name: the tower and façade of the church at Praça da Matriz were designed by the physician Dr. Augusto Alves do Reis. For travelers interested in local history and architectural design, this offers another perspective on the square. Parque da Cidade–Chopplândia is also located in the central area of Valentim Gentil, on Av. Eduardo Vicente and Av. Evangelista Barbosa de Freitas. Its precise location gives you a city landmark to help you choose places to visit during your stay.

Another local reference is Festa do Peão de Valentim Gentil, which was held for the 29th time. It adds a named local event to the nature and history themes.

Discover More Places

If you would like to include other places in this tier in your travel plans, you can find Araçariguama, Ibiúna, Caçapava, Poá, Aracaçu, Guarulhos, Cabreúva and Itapevi here.

For the broader travel overview: São Paulo.