Campos do Jordão – Brazilian Switzerland departing from São Paulo

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Campos do Jordão, known as the “Brazilian Switzerland”, is an amazing town located on the top of the hills. Approximately 3 hours away from São Paulo, it’s one of the highest cities in Brazil: approximately 1.628 meters high. With German architecture style and cool climate, Campos do Jordão attracts many tourists in the winter season.

Enjoy the Itapeva Peak, situated about 2000 meters high, where you can have a fantastic view of the Paraiba Valley, the Botanic Gardens and the Pedra do Bau the cultural scene is important and vibrating. The famous winter festival takes place there in July.

In this offer it´s included a Professional Bilingual Guide in a Private executive Car,  mini-van or Van only for you or your group.

The tour is a Daily tour and takes about 8hours to 10hours.

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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours



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Campos do Jordão, known as the “Brazilian Switzerland”, is an amazing town located on the top of the hills. Approximately 3 hours away from São Paulo, it’s one of the highest cities in Brazil: approximately 1.628 meters high. With German architecture style and cool climate, Campos do Jordão attracts many tourists in the winter season.

Enjoy the Itapeva Peak, situated about 2000 meters high, where you can have a fantastic view of the Paraiba Valley, the Botanic Gardens and the Pedra do Bau the cultural scene is important and vibrating. The famous winter festival takes place there in July.

In this offer it´s included a Professional Bilingual Guide in a Private executive Car,  mini-van or Van only for you or your group.

The tour is a Daily tour and takes about 8hours to 10hours.

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Stop At: Museu Felicia Leirner, Av. Dr. Luis Arrobas Martins, 1880 Alto Boa Vista, Campos Do Jordao, State of Sao Paulo 12460-000 Brazil

Art museum featuring the works of a Polish-born sculptor, plus a performance venue & garden space.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Boa Vista Palace, Av. Dr. Adhemar de Barros, 3001 Boa Vista, Campos Do Jordao, State of Sao Paulo 12460-000 Brazil

This former governor’s palace showcases historical objects & art, along with contemporary works.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Amantikir Park, Rodovia Campos do Jordao/Eugenio Lefevre, 215 Bairro Gaviao Gonzaga, Campos Do Jordao, State of Sao Paulo 12460-000 Brazil

Serene botanical garden offering a variety of flora & fauna, plus labyrinths, eateries & events.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Vila Capivari, Campos Do Jordao, State of Sao Paulo Brazil

The tourist heart of Campos do Jordão, Vila Capivari is the right place for those who want to enjoy what the mountains offer in gastronomy, leisure, rest, entertainment in scenarios that refer to the great European destinations.

It is impossible not to stroll through the streets of Vila Capivari and marvel at the architecture reminiscent of Europeans, which give highlights to houses, hotels, inns and shops, and which are complemented by trees mostly formed by araucarias and plantains. , a diversity of flowers that stand out among the charm of the mountains.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Itapeva Peak, Estrada Para O Pico do Itapeva, Pindamonhangaba, State of Sao Paulo 12460-000 Brazil

Pico do Itapeva is ideal for contemplating nature, is at 2,030 meters altitude, and you can see 15 cities, all of the region of the Paraiba Valley, among them the most famous is the city of Aparecida (due to the large number of faithful visiting the basilica). Know the names of the cities: Tremembé, Taubaté, Caçapava, Sao Jose dos Campos, Pindamonhangaba, Guaratinguetá, Aparecida, Roseira, Lorraine, Potim, Cruise, Picket, Moreira Cesar, and Eugênio de Melo.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Parque Estadual Campos do Jordao, Avenida Pedro Paulo, s/n Horto Florestal, Campos Do Jordao, State of Sao Paulo 12460-000 Brazil

Imagine an area of 8,300 hectares of unspoilt nature, with centuries-old araucaria, hiking trails, diverse wildlife, picnic areas and more. This is Campos do Jordao State Park, also known as Horto Floresta

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ducha de Prata, Av. Mariane Baungart, 2485 – Vila Izabel, Campos Do Jordao, State of Sao Paulo 12460-000 Brazil

Several man-made waterfalls & showers accessed by wooden decks with nearby stalls selling souvenirs.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Morro do Elefante, R.N Cinco, Campos Do Jordao, State of Sao Paulo Brazil

With a cinema-worthy landscape, Elephant Hill is one of the most visited tourist spots in the city.

Its curious name comes from the curves that form the mountain. When viewed from afar, the hill resembles the outline of an elephant.

The summit of Elephant Hill reaches an altitude of 1,800 meters above sea level, providing an unforgettable panoramic view of the city.

The place has a beautiful garden and a beautiful square. And it’s part of the lookout where thousands of people pose for photos all year long.

In this unforgettable view you can see the entire Vila Capivari, part of Alto do Capivari among other neighborhoods of the city, and several mountains that are lost in the horizon.

Access to the tourist spot can be done in two ways: by asphalt road or by cable car.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cervejaria Baden Baden, Av. Matheus da Costa Pinto, 1653 – Vila Santa Cruz, Campos do Jordão – SP, 12460-000, Brazil

In a sensorial experience the visitor is invited to know the whole process of manufacturing the most appreciated craft beer in Brazil.

Duration: 1 hour



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