Parque Salto del Penitente is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Minas, why not stop by during your stay. If you'd also like to explore some of the parks in Minas, Salus Natural Reserve is nearby.
You might want to head out to Cerro Pan de Azúcar for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Piriapolis. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Pan de Azucar Nature Reserve and Zoo, located nearby.