The main residence of the Fazenda Pinhal is a private property, which started being constructed in 1831 and was declared a historical monument in 1981 by the Condephat - The State of São Paulo Council for Historical, Archeological, Artistic and Tourist Patrimony.
The Fazenda Pinhal is intimately linked to the history of São Carlos. In 1857, the Count of Pinhal, along with his brothers, relatives and Jesuino Soares, left the farm in procession carrying the statue of São Carlos Borromeo from the farm's chapel to the Foundation Chapel right in the heart of the São Carlos village.
Its colonial architecture includes the decoration originally made by Ana Carolina,
the Countess of Pinhal, when the residence was enlarged in 1860. It holds Thonet furniture,
oil paintings by Almeida Jr., personalized porcelain and utensils that have been used
by nine family generations so far. There is also an orchard with waterways and several
tree species indigenous to Brazil.
This municipality is cut through by a 50 km stretch of the Jacaré-Pepira river, one of the few unpolluted ones in the state. Since the old village grew into town along its shores, it is completely a part of the area's history.
Buoying, or "buoycrossing", and rafting are popular sports on this river. The Jacaré river dam is also a popular place for fishing, water sports and beach-like games. Slalom-type canoeing competitions are held at the Parque dos Saltos, closer to town.
Brotas has about 30 waterfalls, 17 of which are already documented. Among these are the
Cachoeira do Astor, with its 35-meter fall, the Cassorova and the Cachoeira da Santa Maria,
both with 70-meter falls, the Cachoeira do Chapadão, the Monte Cristo, the
São Bento and the Cachoeiras do Rio Jacaré, in the Patrimônio.
The clear spring where the Tamanduá river begins is made up of several water holes under high
pressure. Known as the Areia que Canta (Singing Sands), this is a delightful place to visit.
Analândia is well known for both its climate and natural beauty, offering several choices of leisure and adventure. The Cuscuzeiro, a rocky outcrop in the shape of an inverted couscous dish, is popular among amateur and professional climbers who reach its top using climbing equipment. Another outcrop close to the Cuscuzeiro is the Pedra do Carmelo, easily accessed along its trails. Both points are only 3 km from the town's main church square.
The Salto do Major Levy is a 24-meter high waterfall right at the town's entrance. Nearby is the waterfall of Saltinho. Neither of these Corumbataí river falls are recommended for bathing but they are highly appreciated for their beauty.
Surrounded by a dense vegetation, the Córrego da Olaria stream flows over rocks at the Ponte Amarela, situated in the Portal das Samambaias. Only 8 km away from the town is the 45-meter high Cachoeira da Bocaina with its natural pool. It can be reached by an earthy road cutting through the Serra do Cuscuzeiro. Here, visitors can see the Grand Canyon of Bocaina with its red-to-black hued sandstone walls.
Bathing is allowed at the 30-meter high Cachoeira do Canyon do Feijão, where the water cascades
downwards in a giant curtain without touching the rock. It can be reached by mountain bike along
trails.
Another waterfall, the Oca dos Curutus, is located on the Fazenda Pedra Vermelha, about 17 km
from the town's main church square. The highly popular Fonte da Saúde is a municipal park
with swimming pools, lake, restaurant, woods and a camping area 5 km from the town.