The Ribeirão São José is a watercourse located in the municipality of Itabira, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The primary point of interest for visitors is the Parque Natural Municipal Ribeirão São José, a municipal natural park established in the area of the old Itabira Hydroelectric Plant. The park features a waterfall as a central attraction, accessible via two distinct, short, and well-signposted trails. One trail leads to the base of the waterfall, while the other provides access to an upper section. The trails are paved, indicating a developed and maintained recreational area suitable for walking. The historical context of the site is tied to its former use for hydroelectric power generation. The overall character of the area is recreational and nature-focused, centered around the waterfall feature within the park setting.