Balneário do Sol

Balneario do Sol in Bonito: Day Use on the Rio Formoso

Flowing-water pool and lots of family fun

The air at the entrance reaches around 35°C, and the water of the Rio Formoso feels as if it came straight out of a refrigerator. We know this moment well: the laughter of the child who enters little by little, the sigh of the adult who dives in all at once. 

The flowing-water pool moves without pressure, giving you time to get used to it before swimming toward the waterfall. Around you, the sound is of monkeys in the branches — they are not decoration: they appear in the late afternoon, when the sun goes down and the water stays cold.

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What Balneario do Sol really is

The structure combines leisure with nature: kiosks with barbecue grills, a game room, courts and a restaurant, as well as the flowing-water pool fed by the Rio Formoso.

The difference is the freedom to bring your own food and canned drinks, with no obligation to consume on site. The day-use price is fixed all year round.

📍 10 km from downtown Bonito · ⏱ 3 hours · Difficulty: easy

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How the day at the balneario works

You arrive, receive your wristband and choose between the pool, waterfall, zipline or short trail. 

Balneario do Sol is worth it, because in addition to swimming in crystal-clear waters, you can appreciate stunning landscapes.

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Quick Information

• Duration: 3 free hours on site

• Distance: 10 km from Bonito (~17 min)

• Difficulty: Easy

• Age: No minimum restriction

• Price: Fixed all year round

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Who Balneario do Sol makes sense for

It is the ideal tour for families with small children and groups who prefer to set their own pace. There is no mandatory departure time — you choose when to start and when to leave.

Anyone expecting forest silence will be frustrated: this is a balneario with a club-like structure. If the priority is to spend the day with comfort, good water and the freedom to bring your own food, we recommend this balneario right away.

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What Those Who Have Been There Say

“Wonderful experience, a peaceful environment to spend time with the family, it serves lunch and snacks, has a zipline, and the fish stay very close. I will never forget this trip.”

— Andreia Karla Gonçalves

“It was the best Balneario I had the pleasure of visiting in Bonito, the staff are great, there is a zipline, a natural pool for children, a waterfall, a structure with kiosks, lounge chairs, barbecue grills, very well maintained, clean bathroom, and the food price is fair. And it serves well.”

— Fabiana

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FAQ — Balneario do Sol

Can I bring a small child?

Yes. There is no minimum age, and the structure is designed for families.

Is transportation included?

No. In Bonito, transportation is always hired separately — Bonitour offers shared transfer, private transfer and taxi.

Can I bring my own food?

Yes, and we recommend it. The snack bar has good options and the dishes are generously served. However, if you prefer a more economical option, bring your own food and drink.