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Campos do Jordão, in the foothills of one of Brazil’s highest mountain ranges, is known as the Brazilian Switzerland. On this full-day excursion from São Paulo you’ll enjoy views of stunning landscapes and the fresh air and climate of this mountain town.

Highlights

• Enjoy impressive landscapes on the drive up the Mantiqueira Ridge
• Visit one of the most popular tourist destinations of the Brazilian winter season
• See famous Brazilian works of art at the Boa Vista Palace

Description

Head out with your tour guide in a private vehicle on a road trip to the city of Campos do Jordão, located approximately 2.5 hours from the city of São Paulo. During this 9-hour excursion you’ll visit the Valley of Paraíba, passing through impressive landscapes while driving up the Mantiqueira Ridge on the way to Campos. The Mantiqueira Ridge is one of the highest mountain ranges in Brazil making the scenery along the way a breathtaking sight. When you arrive in Campos do Jordão, you’ll immediately feel the European influence in the architecture. Known as the Brazilian Switzerland, Campos is one of the most popular destinations during the Brazilian winter. It attracts thousands of visitors for its climate, good food and the traditional Classical Music Festival which takes place during July and August. During the day, you’ll get to visit attractions such as Morro do Elefante, accessible by cable car (ticket not included), and where visitors can enjoy views of the valley in which the city is located. Another main attraction is the Boa Vista Palace, the official summer home of the Governor of the State of São Paulo. It is home to works by renowned Brazilian artists such as Tarsila do Amaral, Di Cavalcanti, Candido Portinari and Anita Malfatti (admission is not included). For lunch, your tour guide will recommend some restaurant options, specializing in foods ranging from German fare to local trout. After lunch you’ll return to São Paulo.

Includes

Professional tour guide (fluent English, Spanish and Portuguese speaker) Private vehicle transportation Pick-up and drop off at your accommodation or other starting point (applies to the expanded city area; pick-up at other points will require an additional fee) Private tour

Important Information

• You will receive confirmation at the time of booking
• Suggested attire is smart casual
• Children up to 10 years old require special seats to be transported. If there are children in your reservation, we need to be informed in advance, otherwise we will not be able to offer the tour.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund