Although the railroads aren’t as busy today as they once were, there are still plenty of train rides in São Paulo. One of the most popular is the Maria Fumaça from Campinas – Jaguariúna, which offers an enchanting ride through the interior of the state! It’s an experience not to be missed, allowing us to savor the golden age of the railroads while enjoying historic and picturesque landscapes.
The tip of the day, therefore, is to take a weekend to enjoy this bucolic journey in a locomotive that is over 100 years old. The best part is that it’s very close to São Paulo: Campinas is just 104 kilometers away, or 1.5 hours by road. Shall we get to know it?
Get to know the Maria Fumaça from Campinas – Jaguariúna!
Traveling on rails and the famous whistles of steam trains seem like memories from a long time ago. Thanks to the Brazilian Association for Railway Preservation (ABPF), however, you can immerse yourself in this picturesque past on a journey of approximately 25 kilometers on the Maria Fumaça.
The rails, which used to carry tons of coffee to the port of Santos, now give life to a fun ride for the whole family, which allows us to experience what it’s like to travel by train. The locomotives, which are over 100 years old, have undergone renovations that have left their wagons brand new, making for a very comfortable experience.
Take a train ride complete with meals on board
The Maria Fumaça Campinas-Jaguariúna ride lasts an average of 3h30, with the option of departing from both cities. As well as passing through beautiful scenery, with colonial houses, rural landscapes and centuries-old bridges, you can also have meals on board!
After all, the Maria Fumaça has both simple rides and complete rides with breakfast or happy hour in the wagon, as well as lunch options at the stations. Prices start at R$80 and are available for purchase on the website.
