Day trips and getaways in and around São Paulo

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It doesn’t even look like São Paulo: a medieval castle just an hour from the capital hides a colonial-style café, a lookout point, and a forest straight out of a fairy tale

Castelo dos Vinhais isthe kind of place where dreams come true. Located in Vinhedo, 80 kilometers from São Paulo, this grand structure features architecture inspired by medieval aesthetics and transports...

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Get ready for the cold: a polar air mass is hitting São Paulo this long weekend, and these are the best destinations in the São Paulo countryside to enjoy

Winter hasn’t officially started yet, but temperatures have already begun to drop in the state of São Paulo. If you love the cold, know that this is the perfect time to hit the road and enjoy the chilly...

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To extend the holiday: an Italian festival in the interior of São Paulo transforms the streets into an authentic European village with cuisine prepared by local residents

Santa Rita do Passa Quatro, known for having the longest name among São Paulo’s cities, is already preparing for the 34th edition of the Italian Traditions Festival. From July 8 to 11, the winter festival...

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Brazil’s oldest settlement is located on an island in São Paulo: the destination boasts over 40,000 hectares of preserved land and 18th-century mansions

For those seeking destinations off the beaten path, it’s a good idea to discover what to do in Cananéia. Located on an island at the southern tip of São Paulo and accessible only by boat, the picturesque...

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New secret garden opens in downtown Campos do Jordão with playful settings, a flower faucet, and giant bears

Campos do Jordão becomes an even more special destination with the opening of Hortênsias Garden Capivari, a large garden filled with magical and Instagram-worthy settings. Designed to be an open-air photo...

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City of Mansions, 2 hours from São Paulo, hides a farm with artisanal buffalo cheese and gentle animals weighing up to a ton—and you can visit it

Buffalo cheeses are becoming increasingly popular in the market, both for their mild flavor and their nutritional benefits. One of the producers of this delicious delicacy in São Paulo is Sítio São José,...

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A 3-hour drive from São Paulo, this town with fewer than 10,000 residents has a trail in the Mantiqueira Mountains that leads to both Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais at the same time

Have you ever heard of Queluz? This small town is located in the Paraíba Valley, approximately 230 kilometers from São Paulo. With breathtaking landscapes and historical attractions, it is a must-visit d...

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The birthplace of the traditional Pingo de Leite, this city 270 km from São Paulo combines waterfalls and freshwater beaches in the countryside

It has a scent, flavor, and packaging that transcend generations almost instantly. And few sweets evoke as many fond memories among São Paulo residents as the traditional Pingo de Leite from Gotas de Leit...

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Just 1 hour from São Paulo, a festival in Atibaia will feature a record-breaking 118-kg coxinha and lasts only 3 days: find out how to get there for R$ 5

In its 26th edition, this year’s Big Food Festival will take place at Atibaia Station. Inspired by giant food festivals in the U.S., the event features oversized versions of popular market dishes without...

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Forget Monte Verde: this town in the Mantiqueira Mountains has a waterfall behind the restaurant and artisanal olive oils just 160 km from São Paulo

If the idea is to escape the daily grind without having to travel far, Camanducaia, in southern Minas Gerais, may be the perfect destination. Located in the Mantiqueira Mountains, about 2.5 hours from...

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