Balneário Maria José has run as a men's sauna and urban spa in Bom Retiro since 1970, built around wood-fired ovens. It has three saunas, a dry sauna at about 70 °C, a Finnish-style sauna at about 60 °C and an herbal steam room, plus a cold pool with a waterfall, an ofurô with Himalayan salt, a sun deck and a bar. Unlimited-time entry costs R$124.90, with extras such as a eucalyptus-branch vassourinha scrub. Open Monday to Friday 2–10 PM and Saturday 9 AM–9 PM.
Amenities
Sauna Rituals
Cold Plunge
Private Sauna Available
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM