Paddling near São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo

São Bernardo do Campo sits in the southern portion of Greater São Paulo, and its most significant paddling asset is right on its doorstep: the Represa Billings, one of the largest urban reservoirs in Latin America. The calm, expansive water of the Billings — particularly the arm known as Reservatório Rio Pequeno near the Riacho Grande district — supports an active flatwater scene covering kayaking, canoe (including Hawaiian outrigger Va'a), and SUP, with local schools and clubs operating year-round on the reservoir.