Giant wax museum, elephant hill views and award-winning fondue: unlock the best of Brazil’s highest city in just 48 hours without missing a beat!
Day 1: Vibrant Center and Iconic Spots
Kick off at Dreams House, Latin America’s largest wax museum. Spot historical and modern figures, plus Dinosaur Valley and Miniatures Park. Address: R. Roberto Jeffery, 30 – Capivari. Tel: 0800 200 2019.
Head to Parque Capivari, the tourist hub. Enjoy cable car rides, mountain luge, ice skating and family fun. Address: Rua Engenheiro Diogo de Carvalho, 1291 – Capivari. Tel: (12) 3663-6463.
Climb Elephant Hill by cable car or car for sweeping Serra da Mantiqueira views. Sunset here is magical. Address: Marco Antônio Cardoso, 240 – Capivari.
Stroll Vila Capivari for shops, chocolatiers and lively bars. Soak in the European mountain vibe at leisure.
Day 2: Nature Adventures and Local Flavors
Thrill at Tarundu with ziplines, tubing, skating and horse rides for all levels. Block out hours! Address: Av. José A. Manso, 1515 – Toriba. Tel: (12) 3668-9595.
Unwind in Horto Florestal with trails like Waterfall Path, lakes and suspension bridges. Ideal for picnics and nature immersion. Address: Av. Pedro Paulo, s/n – Horto Florestal. Tel: (12) 99607-0501.
Lunch at Dona Chica na Horta inside the park. Chef Anderson Oliveira shines with local gems like trout with pine nuts and signature ribs. Try the Já-tai cocktail! Address: Av. Pedro Paulo, s/n – Horto Florestal. Tel: (12) 99662-0808.
Cap off with fondue at Toribinha Bar & Fondue, voted best in the mountains. Address: Av. Ernesto Diederichsen, 2962, Vila Matilde. Tel: (12) 3668-5008.
“Campos do Jordão offers a vast array of experiences. You could spend a month and still find new spots,” says Sidney Isidro from Consórcio Aproveite Campos do Jordão.
Photo: Divulgação
