ORLANDO, Fla., March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire-±¬ÁϹ«Éçapp/ -- The waves rolling in the pools the Hotel Fazenda Vale da Mantiqueira's Acqua Vale Water Park at in Virginia (MG), Brazil demand a robust waterproofing solution. , a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was specified to waterproof all concrete infrastructure exposed to water. The new water park opened end of 2025.
Located about 270-km (168-miles) west of Rio de Janeiro, Virginia is a municipality of around 9,000 inhabitants in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The town's Hotel Fazenda Vale da Mantiqueira recently expanded its leisure amenities with the inauguration of the Acqua Vale Water Park.
Spanning an area of 30,000 m² (7.575 acres), the water park offers a diverse range of aquatic attractions, including a wave pool, a lazy river for canoeing, and various water slides. Designed by Vidal Arquitetura, the park also features a dance hall with a fireplace, bungalows for relaxation, water geysers, and a replica of a caravel sailing ship as its central theme.
Cláudio Neves Ourives, CEO and Managing Partner of Penetron Brazil, emphasized the challenges faced by concrete structures in water parks: "The many concrete structures found in water parks like Acqua Vale Water Park are constantly exposed not only to water, but also to chemical agents used to keep the water clean. An integral solution is needed because water, waterborne chemicals, and contaminants can penetrate concrete mainly through capillary absorption and hydrostatic pressure."
, easily added to the concrete mix during batching, utilizes crystalline technology to enable concrete structures to resist the penetration of water and chemicals, even under hydrostatic pressure.
"PENETRON ADMIX has proven to be an effective concrete waterproofing solution in numerous water parks both in Brazil and internationally," added Cláudio Neves Ourives. "At Acqua Vale Water Park, it was used to treat the concrete for all the pools, including the wave pool, the lazy river, and the concrete support structures of the water slides."
In addition, swellable waterstop strips were installed to permanently seal all construction joints.
"The active properties of PENETRON ADMIX remain effective throughout the lifespan of the structure, providing self-healing capabilities for cracks that may form over time," concluded Cláudio Neves Ourives.
The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs, and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global network, offering support to the design and construction community through its regional offices, representatives, and distribution channels.
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