Brazil main touristic places
Viracopos Airport (Campinas international airport) offers direct flights to all major Brazilian cities. The flight to Rio de Janeiro lasts only 40 minutes, to Salvador, 1 ½ hour and to Foz do Iguaçu, 2 hours. These are the main touristic places we recommend, but there are plenty of other pleasent and enjoyable places to visit in Brazil.
- Foz do Iguaçu falls
- Salvador
- Rio de Janeiro
If you prefer visiting places around the event’s venue, check out some other touristic options below:
Near Campinas
Guides: Wikitravel Campinas City; Campinas City Hall
Campinas is located in the state of São Paulo, featuring beautiful mountain landscapes near Serra da Mantiqueira, famous for its beautiful mineral springs. It is a popular tourism destination due to its wineries and fruit farms open to visitors. Campinas region is also known for nature activities like trekking and offers other leisure options that combine historical heritage, ecotourism and family-friendly activities.
- Maria Fumaça Ride, in Jaguariúna
- Waterfall in Socorro (Photo: estanciadesocorro.com.br)
- Market in the city of Holambra (Photo: Secom/Fsa)
- Águas de Lindoia View at night
- Observatório de Capricórnio / Observatory (Photo: Personal File – Rafael Defavari)
- Atlantic Forest in Tapirai (Photo: salvefloresta.com/pt/)
- Rafting on the Jacaré Pepira River in Brotas
- Joaquim Egídio (Photo: jornalocal.com.br)
Sao Paulo
The City of Sao Paulo is Brazil’s biggest metropole and one of Latin America most important cities. In this city, tourists can find innumerable options for having a good time, wheter by oneself or with friends or family.
Guides: São Paulo City Hall Guide; Lonely Planet São Paulo Guide
- São Paulo Museum of Modern Art
- The “Sala São Paulo” Culture Center
- Pinacoteca, Museum of Art
- Copan Building
- Ibirapuera Park
- Market at Benedito Calixto Square (Photo: Priscila Bulbarelli Ferreira em 16-01-2015)
- Market from Embu das Artes (Photo: bbboutlet.com)
- Santana de Parnaíba (Photo: espacoturismo.com)
State of São Paulo coast (only a few hours away from Campinas)
These landscapes belong to one of Brazil’s most popular and coveted coasts and offer unique experiences for all types of taste.
Guide: Footprint Travel Guides
- Ilhabela
- Maresias
- Bertioga Canal
- Praia Grande, in Ubatuba
- Cananéia View
- City of Santos