Beautiful view of the Paraiba valley.... were it not for the shantytown created by the small, dirty shops that line the access street to the peak. You can`t really enjoy the view, except for two limited spots at the peak. If the city had any consideration for its natural attractions, they would have taken this shantytown apart a long time ago. As it stands now, not worth a visit, unless you want to have the feel of walking on a slum.
A place easy to reach. There is a good road, with good traffic signs. Upthere is a little bit difficult to park, because it is a small place, and there are too many tourists there. The car traffic is blocked before reach the top itself, so, it is better to park as soon as you find a empty space on the road side. Avoid going in the weekends when it is crowded. In the morning, the view with the fog is amazing. When the sun is shinning in a blue sky it is clear to see around 15 cities in the valley below. There are kiosks selling clothes, snacks and drinks.Before reach the peak, you will see, in the left side of the road, a lagoon. It is strange to see this amount of water in that high altitude. There is a tyrolean airway where you can feel some adrenaline. It was closed when i went there.
It is very easy to reach the peak of Itapeva, all the way is done by car and the road is excellent. There are other good things there like sweets, chocolates and liqueurs. There are also several craft shops. Before the peak also has a lake (I do not remember the name) that is also very beautiful, and as it is in the way, worth the stop.
The trip was worth it for the view. You may see fifteen cities if the weather allows. However, the place is crowded with tourist stores (not very nice ones) and TV/radio antennas, blocking parts of the view. We had trouble enjoying or taking a picture of the sunset.
Nada muito extraordinário, mas é conferir...tranquilo e tem que dar sorte com o tempo....da pra tirar algumas fotinhas
Se você der sorte, a vista é incrível!!! Caso contrário, tudo que você verá é neblina. Já tive as duas experiências, no primeiro caso, vale a pena. No segundo, total perda de tempo.
A vista é linda, mas tem vários ambulantes e lixo pelo chão. É uma pena estar totalmente abandonado. Cuidado os animais na pista, pois nos deparamos com cinco cavalos soltos.
The view is fantastic but the place became a big trash deposit and each day a new antenna is installed !!! Unavailable any kind of infrastructure (bathrooms, stores, police) !Be aware even with the view of around cities
Is an amazing place to have a paceful view of many cities. Very high but easy access by car. You must go there. Bring a coat, usually windy a lot.
Th whole vale of the Paraíba river below and the chain of cities and towns...Taubaté, Pinda, Aparecida, Guara, Lorena...and beyond the hills heading towards the sea.