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By Patricia Ribeiro, About.com Guide to Brazil Travel

Winter in Campos do Jordão

Monday July 7, 2008

Campos do Jordão, in the Mantiqueira Mountain Range in São Paulo State, has winter attractions that appeal to many travel styles. Climbing and hiking lure nature lovers to the grand surroundings. VIP youth from São Paulo need not worry about doing without night clubs, as some of the best open seasonally in the Capivari district, the hub of all the tourist action.

The Campos do Jordão International Winter Festival, one of the most important music events in Brazil, is the season's cultural highlight.

No matter how attractive the city may be at this time, the best thing to do if you want to save some money (or avoid the crowds) is to wait till the July hype is over. On August weekdays, after Brazilian kids go back to school from winter break and the festival is over, it will still be winter and there will be more accommodations available. Besides, Campos do Jordão is beautiful year round.

Photo of Capivari: Campos do Jordão City Administration.

Comments

July 8, 2008 at 10:20 am
(1) Regina Dell'Aringa says:

It is very interesting the way Patricia Ribeiro describes Brazilian beuaties.
I liked it very much.
Congratulations,
regina dell’Aringa

July 8, 2008 at 1:48 pm
(2) Cristina Nabuco says:

Campos do Jordão is a pleasant city to know, specially at this time of the year (winter here in Brazil).
Excellent suggestion, Patricia!

July 10, 2008 at 5:10 pm
(3) Ricardo Brandau Quitete says:

August, after vaccations, is the best month to go to Campos do Jordão ans to apreciate the city.
Contgratulations, Patricia.

July 10, 2008 at 5:14 pm
(4) Ricardo Brandau Quitete says:

August is the best month to know Campos do Jordão in winter. Low prices, few people and city becomes more pleasant.
Congratulations, Patricia!

July 10, 2008 at 10:07 pm
(5) Vilma Schiante says:

Campos do Jordão tem o clima da Europa, o charme da Argentina e, o mais importante, o calor da hospitalidade do Brasil. Todo mundo deveria conferir e aproveitar para aprender a falar um pouquinho de Português. Ler esse comentário já é uma boa dica. Valeu, Patrícia. Virei sua fã. Beijo.

July 10, 2008 at 10:38 pm
(6) Nádia França Korody says:

Campos do Jordão is really a MUST, especially when temperatures go down. One can either take a break in the city to relax or search for the latest fashion styles at expensive trendy stores in downtown Capivari.The July Winter Festival is great, though prices can get very high at this time. As Patrícia has suggested,you can choose another cold month - May, June or August , when you’ll certainly spend less and still enjoy almost as much of its enchanting
beauties.
I do agree with you, Patrícia. Congratulations!

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