Day trips and getaways in and around São Paulo

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Latin America’s Largest Medieval Experience: A Fortress 1 Hour from São Paulo Recreates the 11th Century with Banquets and Guided Tours

You don’t have to travel to lands so, so far away to experience a day straight out of a fairy tale. Located in São Roque, O Castelo is a large themed complex that offers immersive medieval experiences, in...

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Just 2 hours from São Paulo: “Brazilian Switzerland” hides rare works by Tarsila do Amaral, a winter festival, and the largest wax museum in Latin America

Did you know that Campos do Jordão is called the "Brazilian Switzerland"? Two factors contributed to the most famous city in the Mantiqueira Mountains receiving this nickname. First, because its architec...

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The country’s largest wax museum is just 2 hours from São Paulo, with attractions for the whole family!

The Mantiqueira Mountains are home to a must-see attraction that promises to delight the whole family: Brazil’s largest wax museum. Located in Campos do Jordão, Dreams House is an entertainment complex th...

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An English village from 1910 hidden on the São Paulo coast welcomes tourists after decades of being off-limits! Find out how to book a weekend tour

Did you know that the São Paulo coast hides an authentic British workers’ village ? It is the Village of Itatinga, a historical and ecotourism treasure in the heart of the Serra do Mar mountain range, in...

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A historic train station and a viewpoint at 1,700 meters above sea level: the winter destination in the Mantiqueira Mountains for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of Campos do Jordão

If you still don’t know what to do in Santo Antônio do Pinhal during the cold season, know that the town has become one of the most popular winter destinations in the interior of São Paulo. Located in the...

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A historic train station and a viewpoint at 1,700 meters above sea level: the winter destination in the Mantiqueira Mountains for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of Campos do Jordão

If you still don’t know what to do in Santo Antônio do Pinhal during the cold season, know that the town has become one of the most popular winter destinations in the São Paulo countryside. Located in the...

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A free winter festival just 2.5 hours from São Paulo transforms the city of the “São Paulo Trevi Fountain” into an open-air stage, featuring a concert by Renato Teixeira and traditional cuisine

Serra Negra is 150 kilometers from São Paulo and is famous for its beautiful replica of Italy’s Trevi Fountain. In June and July, however, this picturesque town will also be making headlines for its offic...

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Just 1.5 hours from São Paulo, a 19th-century train ride brings the history of the Proclamation of the Republic to life with a boutique car and lunch included at an old station

Have you ever imagined boarding a train and traveling from the city of Itu to Salto like someone from the 19th century? With the Republican Train, you can! The sightseeing tour takes you along the old ra...

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Less than an hour from São Paulo: the quiet town that hides a free festival with a farmers’ market featuring fresh fruit straight from the growers

The traditional Atibaia and Jarinu Strawberry Festival already has a confirmed date for 2026. Starting June 27, these municipalities in the interior of São Paulo will transform into an entertainment hub f...

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270 km from São Paulo, a food festival in the “Brazilian Venice” will feature an exclusive signature dish and free programming: but you only have four days to enjoy it

The Paraty Food Festival is coming up, and we at São Paulo Secreto are here to convince you that this interstate trip is (very!) worth it. Located on the border between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, this...

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