Places to Explore In Side Trips from São Paulo

Águas de São Pedro

Although Águas de São Pedro is one of the smallest cities in Brazil, at a mere 3.9 square km (1.5 square miles), its sulfurous waters...

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Brotas

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Campos do Jordão

In the Serra da Mantiqueira at an altitude of 5,525 feet, Campos do Jordão and its fresh mountain air are paulistanos’ favorite winter attractions. In...

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Embu

Founded in 1554, Embu, or Embu das Artes, is a tiny Portuguese colonial town of whitewashed houses, old churches, wood-carvers’ studios, and antiques shops. It...

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Ilhabela

Ilhabela is favored by those who like beach and water sports; indeed, many sailing competitions are held here as well as scuba diving. This is...

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Santana de Parnaiba

With more than 200 preserved houses from the 18th and 19th centuries, Santana de Parnaíba is considered the "Ouro Preto from São Paulo"—a town rich...

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Santos

The biggest city on the São Paulo coast, Santos is the home of the largest container port in South America. At the turn of the...

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São Sebastião

São Sebastião stretches along 100 km (62 miles) of the North Shore. Its bays, islands, and beaches attract everyone from the youngsters who flock to...

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Serra Negra

At 4,265 feet above sea level in the Serra da Mantiqueira, Serra Negra attracts hordes of paulistanos and cruising motorbike fans looking for a bucolic...

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Ubatuba

Many of the more than 70 beaches around Ubatuba are more than beautiful enough to merit the long drive from São Paulo. Young people, surfers...

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