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Towering trees, shimmering ponds, and fountains containing various minerals—each believed to cure a different ailment—fill the Parque das Águas. Lavish pavilions protect the springs, and the balneário, a beautiful Turkish-style bathhouse, offers saunas and massages. Hundreds of thousands of liters of mineral water are bottled here daily and distributed throughout Brazil.
Originally built in 1935, São Lourenço's Water Park includes a picturesque lake with art deco pavilions, fountains, and gorgeous landscaping. The center of activity is its balneário, a hydrotherapy spa where you can immerse yourself in bubbling mineral baths and marble surroundings. There are separate bath and sauna facilities for men and women, and you can also get a massage at an extra cost.
