Located in the heart of São Paulo, the city of Campinas is characterised by its dense forests, gently rolling hills and busy metropolitan region. The year-round tropical climate makes the city’s buzzing nightlife, vibrant shopping streets and large green spaces even more pleasing to explore.
While Campinas serves as a commercial and agricultural hub, its busy pace of life is intercepted with quiet urban parks. You can stroll through the tree-lined trails at Portugal Park or enjoy a boat ride along its centrepiece lagoon. The park features a planetarium, sports field, science museum and a historical tramway. You can also visit the Monsenhor Emílio José Salim Ecological Park that was once a part of a former coffee farm or walk around Jequitibá Woods Park, a forested urban park that houses a zoo.
You’ll find a good mix of things to do and places to see in Campinas. This Brazilian city is home to Castle Tower, a free-standing structure situated at the intersection of six streets. Make your way up to its observation deck to get a bird’s-eye view of the city. To get your hands on some souvenirs and local handicrafts, visit the Hippie Fair, a weekly flea market. You can also enjoy a dance performance or watch the Campinas Symphony Orchestra play at the Municipal Theater.
Tonight
From £22 per night
This weekend
From £45 per night
Next weekend
From £45 per night
Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | R$ 10 = £1.55 |
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Average weekend price | £45 per night |
Average weekday price | £45 per night |
Typical stay | 2 nights |
Great city if you have a car and can move to different spots.
8 August 2021
Great city if you have a car and can move to different spots. Great for work travel, convention, etc. Not a very turistic city but there are lot of different places to visit around the city. Try Joaquim Egydio, beautiful smal historic city.
I stayed in Campinas for 2.
11 August 2019
I stayed in Campinas for 2.5 weeks. The first 2 we were in Cambui which is a lovely area in Campinas. It is safe and has lots of restaurants, bars and coffee shops. The last few days we stayed in Barao Geraldo which is the area around Unicamp. This too is a nice area with shops, restaurants and bars. We rented a car which made it easy to get around. People in Campinas are very friendly. Most people do not speak English but they will bend over backwards to help you out.
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