Socorro is located 135 km away from São Paulo, Brazil, on the Mantiqueira Hill region, and sits on the banks of the Peixe River. It is a spa town with a mild climate . The World Health Organization considers the area Socorro is in as one of the best climates in the world. 
The town offers a heavenly landscape composed of waterfalls, streams, lakes, fishing sites, mountains, and green fields. Historic buildings, handicraft, typical food, sugar cane liquor distilleries, mineral water springs, bath club, ecological parks, knitting, adventure sports, folk groups and parties, along with an exuberant fauna and flora comprise this beautiful town of Socorro.