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City of Diversity

A travel journal to Sao Paulo by enizete

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This city has alot of diversity and culture in a ever changing world. From its parks,churches and events.

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City of DiversityBest of IgoUgo

Overview

Among the greatest events would be to still see a few streetcars running during the weekend in Portugal Park. Well worth visiting the coffee museum and its several shopping centers.

Quick Tips:

A nice park to visit is Parque do Taquaral and relax during a stay at the Hotel Fazenda and Golf Solar das Andorinhas for some real country cooking and splendid food.

Best Way To Get Around:

A car is good for travel to this city and its attractions.

Cezanne PlazaBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

The Cezanne Plaza is located in the center of town, and useful for the business customer to Campinas. They offer room rates for about $67 a night for a single and $78 for a double room. Major credit cards taken. One special pricing to your benefit is if paying in cash on the weekend: Fri, Sat and Sun, the rates fall to $34(single)and $39 (double). Prices are quoted in US dollar.

Morning breakfast is included in room rates. The rooms all have huge king size beds. There is a swimming pool and solarium for the kids. The coffee shop and room service operate till 10:30 pm.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by enizete on February 27, 2001

Cezanne Plaza
Avenida Francisco Glicerio,150- Center Sao Paulo, Brazil
(019) 323-7677

Sleep Inn GaleriaBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

The Sleep Inn Galeria is an excellent location for business travelers or for leisure. It is located in the Jardim Conceicao area of Campinas. They offer AAA, Corporate, Govt, Military and Senior Citizens discounts as well. It has a nice swimming pool for relaxation. It is about only two miles from the coffee museum and amile from the Galleria Shopping center.

Another shopping center is Iguatemi about three miles away. Rooms are equipped with clockradios,jacks for modems, air conditioning, and televison. The morning breakfast is also included in the daily rate.

Directions to get there from Sao Paulo''s international airport, called Cumbica. Take highway SP348 until reaching SP065. Hotel is lcoated at kilometer marker 131, near the Gallerai Shopping Center. They also offer currency exchange. Local calls are free. You can walk to different stores and shopping.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by enizete on February 27, 2001

Sleep Inn Galeria
Avenida Dr. Carlos Grimaldi,1653-Jardim Conceicao Sao Paulo, Brazil

Hotel Fazenda M1Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Hotel Fazenda& Golf Solar das Andorinhas"

This colonial hotel establishment is like a place back in time. The facilities are enormous with a mini planterium, old style country cooking and homemade sweets for dessert. Rooms are pleasant and worth the visit for relaxation. On Saturdays, they serve Feijoada,which is a traditional Brazilian cuisine. On Sundays, they offer "Leitoa", which is pig. You must also try their "pururucu",which is made from pig and resembles pig rinds. They are very good eaten while drinking a beer.

To get there, you must depart Sao Paulo city heading on Via Anhanquera or Via dos Bandeirantes till arriving at V.D. Pedro. It is about four miles off Pedro. It takes about an hours drive from Sao Paulo. It is located ten miles from the center of Campinas. Great place to enjoy your vacation.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by enizete on February 27, 2001

Hotel Fazenda M1
Rua José Maria de Souza Águas de Lindóia, Brazil
(019) 3824-20-11

Streetcars in Portugal ParkBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Streetcar in Portugal Park
Trolley lines still run in this Brazilian city due to some local individuals. The trolleys are very terrrific to view on Saturdays and Sundays, as they are more touristy in nature than actual usage for everyday life. They are located running around Taquaral Lake in Portugal Park. The original streetcars are from the turn of the last century and were manufactured in Philadelphia, Pa. USA. It is nice to see alittle of history in our age in time. Hope you enjoy your weekend there.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by enizete on February 27, 2001

Streetcars in Portugal Park
Taquaral Lake Parque Portugal Sao Paulo, Brazil

Museu do Cafe BrasileiroBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Museu do Cafe'- Coffee Museum"

A trip to Tarquaral Park wouldn't be worthy,without a visit to the Coffee Museum. It is a permanant exhibition Tuesdays to Sundays from nine in the morning till noon, and reopening again from 1pm till 5pm. You'll enjoy seeing the reconstructed "casarao do cafe", large coffee building, and from the 19th century images, the untensils of everyday life. Admission is 1 Real (50 cents US).
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by enizete on February 27, 2001

Museu do Cafe Brasileiro
Avenida Hector Penteado Sao Paulo, Brazil

Aquatic and Natural History MuseumBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

The aquatic and natural history museum located in Bosque dos Jequitibas area is a great visit for adults and children. The exhibits of flora and fauna are great. Admission is one real (US fifty cents), and have tour guides present though tours are in Portuguese. Even so, the exhibits are well worth not knowing portuguese. From marine life to mammal. Tours are more affiliated with discussions of biology. You may call at (019)251-9849
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by enizete on February 27, 2001

Aquatic and Natural History Museum
Rua Dr. Quirino 2 - Bosque dos Jequitibas Sao Paulo, Brazil

Paradise NightclubBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Paradise is a good place to enjoy the nightlife, with live bands starting at 8pm, from Sunday through Tuesdays. Their phone is (019)3258-2561 Good tunes and good service. Check it out.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by enizete on February 27, 2001

Paradise Nightclub
Avenida Antonio Carlos Couto de Barros 1382 Sao Paulo, Brazil
(19) 3258-2561

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