How to Get There
The park is located in Campos de Cima da Serra, in the northeast of Rio Grande do Sul, between Jaquirana, São Francisco de Paula and Cambará do Sul.
Access to the park is via roads that cross the conservation unit and connect some of the region's most iconic sites, such as Passo do S and Passo da Ilha.
Main access routes
Passo do S
The main access to Passo do S is via the RS-110 highway, which connects São Francisco de Paula to Bom Jesus. From the highway, visitors follow local roads to reach the visitation area, passing through landscapes typical of Campos de Cima da Serra, with native grasslands, araucarias and natural valleys.
Passo da Ilha
Access to Passo da Ilha can be made via the roads connecting Jaquirana, Cambará do Sul and São Francisco de Paula. The site is located on the banks of the rio Tainhas and offers one of the park's most characteristic landscapes.
Approximate distances
- Porto Alegre: 220 km
- Caxias do Sul: 170 km
- Gramado: 125 km
- Canela: 120 km
- São Francisco de Paula: 50 km
- Cambará do Sul: 35 km
- Jaquirana: 35 km
For those coming from Gramado and Canela
The park is an excellent option for those wishing to explore Campos de Cima da Serra during a stay in Serra Gaúcha. The trip takes about two hours by car and passes through some of the region's most beautiful landscapes, through areas of native grasslands, araucaria forests and scenery typical of the gaúcho plateau.
Before starting your trip
- Check the region's weather conditions
- Check road conditions, especially after periods of rain
- Use updated navigation apps and, whenever possible, download the regional map in advance
- Plan your itinerary and travel times in advance
- Respect signage and instructions from the park staff