Cotia is about to gain a new option for leisure, sports and adventure tourism. The City Hall, through the Municipal Tourism Department, is preparing for November the launch of the first stage of the Ciclorrota Vem Viver Cotia (Come Live Cotia Cycle Route), a route of approximately 42 kilometers that will connect the city center to the Morro Grande State Park, passing through areas of preserved Atlantic Forest and the Pedro Beicht Reservoir region, on foot or by bicycle.
The initiative is part of a broader project, which foresees the implementation of 189 kilometers of routes throughout the municipality, encouraging cycle tourism, hiking, outdoor sports and the appreciation of Cotia's natural and historical riches.
The project is developed by the Municipal Tourism Department, with support from the Government of the State of São Paulo, the State Department of Tourism and Travel, the Forestry Foundation and the Brazilian Trails Network.
The launch is scheduled for November, the month in which the Morro Grande State Park celebrates its first anniversary.
With a starting and ending point at the Cotia City Hall headquarters, the cycle route will combine urban stretches, rural roads and paths through nature. The route is classified as moderate difficulty and will have stretches of asphalt, dirt and trails.
"A great step for the city," commented the Cotia Tourism Secretary Agnaldo Alfredo. "More than offering a new path for cyclists, the proposal is to transform the route into a tourist attraction, inviting residents and visitors to discover different landscapes and experiences that the city offers."
Nature, history and tourism on the same path
One of the main attractions of the cycle route will be the passage through the Morro Grande State Park, an important Atlantic Forest preservation area in Cotia.
The route also includes the Pedro Beicht Reservoir region, which promises to be one of the highlights of the experience, bringing together natural landscapes, contact with the environment and opportunities for outdoor activities.
But the journey will not be only through nature. Cotia's history will also be present along the route.
Among the points of interest is the Sítio do Padre Inácio, a bandeirista construction with more than 300 years of history, which is part of the municipality's historical heritage.
Another highlight is the passage through the Caputera region, where the initiative may help boost local commerce and services.
The project also foresees stops at partner establishments, valuing rural tourism, gastronomy and small businesses.
Cotia in the national trails circuit
According to the Cotia Tourism Department, the Ciclorrota Vem Viver Cotia is being structured to integrate the Brazilian Trails Network, an initiative that connects long routes and encourages nature tourism and environmental conservation in different regions of the country.
The project is being developed together with the São Paulo State Department of Tourism and Travel. In parallel, Cotia is carrying out the procedures for analysis and validation of the proposal and its visual identity to comply with the Brazilian Trails Network, in black and yellow colors, with direction indications, tourist points and guidance for users.
The proposal prioritizes the use of existing structures, with paintings and signage in authorized locations, seeking to integrate the route's identification with the landscape.
Strengthening the economy
In addition to encouraging healthy habits and expanding leisure options, the cycle route may contribute to Cotia's economic development.
The expectation is that the circulation of cyclists, hikers and visitors will encourage the movement of restaurants, snack bars, rural establishments, bicycle shops and other services along the route.
The initiative also seeks to strengthen the municipality's tourist identity, showing that Cotia brings together attractions for those seeking adventure, history, gastronomy and contact with nature.
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