2. Be careful with hippies who try to get you to pay things for them. 

3. Don't forget to taste a trout. There is a lot of that fish in the area and it is not expensive. 

4. The night begins in Maringá and it ends in Maromba. 

5. "For who wants to be in peace, without anyone around, try CAMPING DO TORTO, in Maringá (6 Km from Maromba); also visit the small town, rent some bikes, and give a ride to the trails and waterfalls.... " tip from Carolina Monteiro  

6. "The first time I went to Visconde de Mauá was 20 years ago and I have already gone 12 times. The place is good to rest, to date, to go in group or with the family. Not only the waterfalls are cool, but also the paths that take to them. I stay in Maringá that is the best place in my opinion, because it is in the middle of the road to Maromba and Visconde de Mauá. People only use the car at night, because it is very cold, and they don't want to walk at night just to enjoy the nightlife. For gluttons it is heaven!!! There are candies and delicious chocolates and I remember when the stores that sell those products still didn't exist, we went to the manufactures to eat fresh honey bread. A good option for who enjoys the nature but not the crowd  is the Alcantilado waterfall. It's inside of a farm and you can climb to the top of it. The well of the Hornet is also great, but the  ascent is long and tough. Unfortunately, now is not possible to go there because the owners of the lands don't allow the entrance anymore. But the walk to the limits of the property are already worthwhile. This site is great. " tip from Paula Fiuza - Belo Horizonte 

7. "For who wants to flee from the Carnival, Mauá is the best choice!!! You won't listen to any carnival music the whole period of the holiday ... " tip from Edson - ES 

8. "Mauá is a dream, I went with my boyfriend 2 times and we simply loved the place. But here are some tips: if you want heavy nightlife, stay in Maromba or at Maringá, the Town of Visconde de Mauá is very far away from the waterfalls and if you are there will spend a lot of gasoline. Clue 2: you can't go Mauá and not go up Acantilado. It is a trail of about 1 hour, that goes by nine waterfalls and finishes at the Acantilado Waterfall which, for sure, one of the most beautiful places of the world. You can't bathe, but the view is wonderful. Another detail of Acantilado is that it is a park and therefore the entrance is paid, but it is cheap and it is worthwhile because the trails are clean and the place is neat. Clue 3: There are several cheap lodgings. Finally, Mauá is a place that has waterfalls everywhere, and they are all beautiful and different of the other ones, you can't be bored. It is also a place that pleases anyone, because it has from expensive lodgings, to the most cheap ones, which are perfect for youngs with little money. It is a dream. We meet there". tip from Luciana Vianna   

9. I go to Visconde de Mauá since I was 2 years old, almost every weekend I went there with my mother and my father. It's a shame how the natural swimming pool of Maringá is getting polluted and the main river also, then I ask you to not dirty that paradise and to respect nature. A cool tip is to make the ten falls walk, it is long, but it is worth.  Just go up to Santa Clara Waterfall and follow the signs!! tip from Joana Flor  

10. In Mauá, Irecommend: - To go on horse to Carvão Bar (I think now it is called Baixinho Bar) to buy cigarretes, - to go to Maringá by Rio and to return by Minas, - to walk kilometros to Maringá and to Maromba with a lot of friends at night with "flashlights" or only the moonshine, carrying 5 liters of wine, singing, - to go to Jamaica Bar, to be stay there with the friends until late in the night, listening to Bob Marley.  And when dawn comes, to go up the hill to jump in the well! To eat trout.  I will send the pictures later " tip from Mariana, originally from Ubatuba, SP, but now in Montréal, Canada.  

11. "That is for who doesn't have or doesn't want to ride by car in Mauá. There is a trail from Itatiaia (RJ) to Mauá, arriving near the Sled waterfall. It is about 25 km long and it takes two days to travel it, with tent, sleeping bag, food and water in the backpacks, but it is worthwhile! The only problem is to arrive in Mauá and to face the crowd that, as other people are already telling in the site, is invading Mauá and making the city "invisitable" during the holidays, without mentioning the pollution and the lack of respect lack that they show to the other ones. It's a shame! " tip from Juliana - São Paulo  

12. "My name is João Henrique and I would like to congratulate the people of the page. The site has a lot of cool tips and I already used it several times to plan my trips. The information and telephones of lodgings and tips are always updated . The site is really good!!!  One of the last trips that I did was to Visconde de Mauá and my tip is on the lodgings. For who wants peace, prefer the ones that are at the end of the road (after Maromba). There also are some campings there. Another advantage is that you will be nearer of many waterfalls and to go go on foot to them." tip from João Henrique   

13. "Hi, I have first visited Mauá in the beginning of this year and I loved it, the place is beautiful, mainly a bar at the edge of the road whicht had as proprietor, a short guy (I think he was Cuban), an extraordinary place, he prepared me a mojito, that was very good, it seemed that him and his wife were from Fantasy Island. The restaurants, are great, the smoked trout is very pleasant. I miss it, mainly a lodging where I stayed, the owner was descendant of Germans and her name is Erica (no accent, the "e" is not pronounced). I stayed in a good chalet with a mezzanine, very comfortable. "tip from Fábio Zerbato  

14. "Hi Haxi!! I really liked your site. My name is Álvaro and I am here to tell a little about place where I camped in April / 2001 and in October / 2000, it is in Maromba - RJ; the place is SPECTACULAR, just as many others that exist thereabout and that deserve our affection and preservation. I stayed there for 4 / 5 days times and I can tell you what is better there.   Campings: there are many, and most is of good quality; the most sought and most organized are the ones that are close to maromba,  the ones that are among and close to the Maromba well and the town; Food: the best is the food  the first restaurant, of who comes from the  Sled to the town, on your left side; the food costs R$ 2,50. Night: The campings have hot showers and a bar in the own camping, but it's better to go tomaromba town, where the people go. Jamaica Bar is great, with live music!!! People stay there until dawn.... it is too good. How to arrive: by Dutra, go towards SP, and at Km 148 take the road to Penedo, Visconde de Mauá, it's 22 Km of dirt, but it is worthwhile; on the top of the mountain, take the road to Maromba, the signs will help you, then 20 Km more and you will reach it.  I hope to have helped.... Great hug and congratulations for the site! "tip from Alvinho.  

15. "tip 1: For who wants a calmer place, got to "Saudade  WATERFALL. Take the road to Acantilado and go straight ahead (don't enter Acantilado). About 6 km after Acantilado, turn left (there are signs indicating the waterfall), pass on a bridge andgo ahead. Go until the end of the road (there are other waterfalls along the road); in the end of the road,  there is a parking and a bar: it is time for the trail (about 45 min). Follow the trail until the end, following the signs to "Muralha" (there are about 5 waterfalls along the path) and you will find "muralha" (wall) waterfall. The waterfall is at the bottom of a canyon and the place is very beautiful. Tip 2: Leave the stress home, because the traffic (sled waterfall, the bride's veil, Well, Santa Clara), it is already part of the trip, relax. Prefer to go on foot or by bike." tip from Geraldo Evandro Papa / SP  

16. "I go to Mauá for a long time! after all, my origins are there, because it is where my parents spent the honeymoon.. it is the best place of the world, although it is getting too crowded. but even so, I still didn't find place better, more beautiful and magic!! " tip from Renata Brasil  

17.The first time that went, I stayed in Maromba, at the Maromba Camping, that is cool, but in some holidays it is very full. Other campings exist and they are all very good. In the second time I stayed in Maringá, in a lodging called "Flor da Serra" (Mountain Flower). The lodging is good, the service is great, but I had many problems with the shower of the chalet (the heater didn't work, the water was freezing cold and that was terrible - imagine to take a cold shower in a region where even in the summer, it is cold). Therefore if you'll stay at that lodging, don't choose of the chalets 6 or 7, the others are much better and much more spacious." tip from Alessandra Vinhas - São José dos Campos  

18. Do you want peace without traffic jam and good food? "Cachoeira da Prata" (Waterfall of the Silver). Leave Mauá towards CAmpo Alegre. Turn left at Ponte dos Cachorros and proceed to the Town of Mirantão. After Mirantão, it's 4 km more. At the end of the highway there is a house, that also works as snack bar and restaurant. If you  arrive early, arranje the lunch there, the home-made food is great. From that property leaves the trail for three waterfalls - Silvers 1, 2 and 3. " tip from Geraldo Evandro Papa - SP 

19. "Hi!!!! Mauá, Maringá and Maromba are great places. their attractions are irresistible. the sled waterfall in maromba is great!!! But, be careful when sliping!!!!! The people are super zen!!!! it is Worthwhile to also visit maringá. If possible, don't misss visiting Alcantilado Valley, in mauá. And also Santo Antônio and Mirantão, nearby. They are very cool villages... " tips from Lanuza Madruga