Did you know that Campinas is the second most wooded city in Brazil? With an impressive 87.5% afforestation rate, it also proves to be a great destination for those who want to take a walk getaway from SP and enjoy the best that nature has to offer.
According to the IBGE survey, three of the ten cities on this list are in the state of São Paulo: the capital itself, Guarulhos and Campinas. This classification takes into account the highest percentages of trees on public roads. In other words, although we are known for our buildings and large constructions, you can still find green areas to enjoy this way.
What to do in Campinas?
Maria Fumaça Campinas
How about enjoying nature from the window of maria Fumaça wagon? This soap opera-worthy tour takes place every weekend, fares start at R$35 and it’s a spectacle in itself, with food to accompany the journey.
📍 Rua Doutor Antônio Duarte da Conceição, 1501 – Jardim Madalena
Campinas Municipal Observatory Jean Nicolini
Opened in 1977, this observatory is the first in Brazil and from there you can observe the stars with various telescopes. Tickets start at R$5 and the venue is open Friday and Sunday evenings.
📍 Capricorn Road – Serra das Cabras
Museums:
Natural History Museum of Campinas
Considered one of the city’s postcards, the museum has around 6,000 pieces, including fossils, insects and botanicals, which showcase the biodiversity of the state of São Paulo. In addition to this area, the complex also houses an aquarium and serpentarium for visitors.
📍 Rua Coronel Quirino, 02, Parque Bosque dos Jequitibas – Bosque
Campinas Museum of Image and Sound
The MIS in Campinas can be just as enchanting as the one in the capital. This is because it is located in the Palácio dos Azulejos, a mansion from 1878.
📍 Rua Regente Feijó, 859 – Centro
Parks:
Pico Das Cabras Park
This park is home to the Open Museum of Astronomy and is a great place to practice nature observation.
📍 Capricorn Road – Joaquim Egídio
Portugal Park – Taquaral Lagoon
The city’s most famous park has a large lagoon with a replica of a caravel, as well as trees that make the environment even greener. There, it’s worth taking a few minutes – or rather hours – to go for a walk and enjoy the view.
📍 Avenida Doutor Heitor Penteado, 1671 – Parque Taquaral
Bosque dos Jequitibás Park
Located in the city center, this native reserve of the Atlantic Forest is home to a number of attractions, including a zoo with wild animals, a natural museum, a municipal aquarium, kiosks and the Carlos Maia Theater.
📍 Rua Cel. Quirino, 02 – Bosque
Water Park
The park is full of activities and divided into three areas: reception; culture and leisure; and preservation.
📍 Avenida Paulo Correa Viana, 438 – Parque Jambeiro
Campinas, where sustainability and urban life meet
Campinas is an example of sustainability and its title as the second most wooded city in Brazil is not only due to the region’s parks and gardens, but also to the integration of sustainable practices into urban life.
So, if you want to discover green areas, visit Campinas, which is located just 1.5 hours from the capital of São Paulo, and enjoy the attractions of the second most wooded city in the country.