[6] Approximately 2,000 people live in the region of the city where the spas are located, then in July, the population expands so that up to 50 thousand tourists can visit the area.

There are adventure sports operators who organize outings for rappelling, mountain biking, rafting, canyoning, ziplining, canopy tours, and climbing.

It was built in 1842 by Azoreans from the nearby city of Laguna, the building also received influence from the Italian immigrants (beginning in 1880) and German immigrants (beginning in 1910), with special mention of the altar, which is the work of German artist and teacher Hugo Berndt.

[6] 800 meters from the centre of the Gravatal, is 'Ecopark Termas' built to promote ideas for sustainable development and well-being.

It is a sight with 17,000 m2, within 7,500 m2 of preserved forest RPPN (private natural heritage reserve), located on Rua Antônio Pedro Mendonça.