With water at \(42\,^{\circ}\mathrm{C}\), Jurema Águas Quentes offers a quieter Carnival with 19 thermal pools, trails, and its famed black mud therapy in Paraná.
Carnival in Brazil often means massive street parties, but it also marks one of the country’s biggest chances to slow down. For families and travelers who prefer nature over crowds, heading inland can feel like a reset. That’s where Jurema Águas Quentes, in Iretama (Paraná state), positions itself as a getaway built for rest without giving up fun.
The South’s largest thermal destination
Set within more than 3 million \(m^2\) of preserved natural landscape, the Jurema Águas Quentes complex includes two resorts with different profiles and shared infrastructure: Jardins de Jurema Convention & Termas Resort and Lagos de Jurema Termas Resort.
Guests have access to 19 thermal-water pools, ecological trails, walking areas, and dedicated wellness spaces such as the SPA Jurema and saunas. The idea is to combine downtime with gentle activities that keep the experience varied throughout the long weekend.
Black mud therapy, a 50+ year tradition
One of the signature attractions is the black mud bath. According to the resort, the mud has therapeutic and relaxing properties and contains high levels of sulfur salts, associated with skin cleansing and exfoliation.
Sourced from the complex’s own spring, the mud comes from the Guarani Aquifer. The skin-treatment ritual has been offered for more than 50 years, blending relaxation, aesthetic benefits, and a sense of connection to the surrounding nature.
That experience pairs naturally with the thermal baths themselves: the water emerges at \(42\,^{\circ}\mathrm{C}\), creating an ideal setting for physical and mental recovery during the Carnival break.
Carnival activities for every age
At Lagos de Jurema, the holiday program leans toward lighter, nature-integrated activities, alongside recreation for all ages. Adults can join beach tennis tournaments, dance classes, late-afternoon soccer, “bingo folia,” a Carnival parade, and mask-making workshops.
For kids, the schedule includes a Carnival matinee, themed mask workshops, playful trails, themed scavenger hunts, face painting, and children’s movie sessions—designed to balance excitement with rest.
At Jardins de Jurema, the calendar features a nighttime Carnival ball, parade, dance classes, afternoon music sessions, and acoustic “voice and guitar” evenings. Sports options include water aerobics, a fitness circuit, beach tennis, and mini golf, plus guided experiences such as a viewpoint walk and meditative hotel tours.
Kids can enjoy Carnival-themed object hunts, mask workshops, group games, face painting, kids’ cinema, and classic Brazilian playground games. Teen activities include “bets,” a music-guessing game, experiences at the complex’s waterfall area, and bike rides.
Service
Carnival packages: February 13 to 17
Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner)
Offer: two children up to age 12 stay free in the same room as parents (holiday package)
Terms and details: https://juremaaguasquentes.com.br/todos_pacotes/carnaval/
Photo: Divulgação Jurema Águas Quentes
