Eco Parque Cimba “Benedito Vicente Ferreira” is Araguaína’s first city park and is used for sports and recreation. It brings together two distinct points of interest: separate cycle and walking paths, each 1.2 kilometers long, and the ruins of Cimba, Araguaína’s first industry, preserved within the park. At Lago Azul, Prainha da Via Lago offers a different focus: swimming is permitted there, but check the water conditions again before your trip. This gives you three separate themes to choose from: exercise, industrial history, and water activities.

Cycling and Walking Paths at Eco Parque Cimba

At Eco Parque Cimba, the cycle path and walking path are separate, and each is 1.2 km long. Their equal length makes the two routes directly comparable, but they are not interchangeable in how they are used: one path is intended for cycling, the other for walking. So if you choose the park for exercise, you can focus on the activity you have in mind rather than weighing up routes of different lengths. The specific distance is a useful reference point for planning your day.

Industrial History and Events

Araguaína’s industrial history also has a tangible connection to the park. The ruins of Companhia Industrial e Mercantil da Bacia Amazônica (Cimba) have been preserved there; Cimba is considered Araguaína’s first industry. The park’s use for sports and recreation thus sits alongside a specific chapter of the city’s history: the preserved remains of the area’s first industry.

Parque Cimba is also an event venue. The 25th edition of São João do Cerrado took place in the park from June 26 to 28, 2026. The program included cultural performances, June festival competitions, and musical shows. The event also featured a food area and recreational spaces for the whole family. These offerings were part of the specific festival program in June 2026.

Another municipal tradition is the Cavalgada de Araguaína, held annually. For the 2026 edition, around 5,000 riders in Comitivas were reported. The Cavalgada is held annually, while the São João offerings mentioned above were part of the specific June 2026 program. The events therefore differ both in their frequency and in the kind of guidance they offer for planning a trip.

Water Activities at Prainha da Via Lago

For water activities, head to Prainha da Via Lago at Lago Azul. Swimming is permitted there, including swimming, diving, and other recreational activities in the water. A municipal notice about water quality is dated July 8, 2026. Check the conditions again before your trip.

Three different questions can help with planning: Would you like to cycle or walk, are you interested in the industrial history in the city park, or are water activities your priority? Parque Cimba brings together exercise and industrial history; Prainha is the dedicated water option. If a festival is the deciding factor, distinguish between the Cavalgada, which takes place annually, and the São João edition already held in June 2026. Check the dates for the specific edition when making concrete event plans.

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