Campos do Jordão
All of Brazil, within reach.
Adopted November 27, 1946, the São Paulo state flag has thirteen alternating black and white horizontal stripes with a red canton in the upper corner bearing a white disc outlined in blue showing a map of Brazil, flanked by four yellow stars representing the Southern Cross.
Campos do Jordão in pictures
About Campos do Jordão
Campos do Jordão is Brazil's highest city, sitting at 1,628 metres in the Mantiqueira range roughly two and a half hours from São Paulo, and it is the country's most established mountain-retreat market for MICE and incentive buyers. Swiss- and German-influenced chalet architecture, a cool alpine climate, and the walkable Vila Capivari district give international agencies a genuine change-of-scenery product without leaving Brazil. The July Winter Music Festival, one of Latin America's largest classical music events, anchors a strong cultural-tourism calendar, while an established base of boutique hotels, convention venues, and fondue-and-chocolate gastronomy supports year-round FIT and small-group programming that complements beach and rainforest itineraries.
São José dos Campos–Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf International Airport
The nearest airport to the destination, tied to São José dos Campos' aerospace/Embraer hub and used mainly for domestic, regional and executive/charter traffic; the most practical entry point for private aviation and small-group transfers.
São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport – Governador André Franco Montoro
Brazil's busiest airport and primary international gateway, serving as the main hub for LATAM, GOL and Azul with long-haul connections across the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East; most inbound international groups land at GRU and transfer overland to Campos do Jordão.
How Campos do Jordão came to be
Sourced milestones your team can use for guest briefings and storytelling — not filler copy.
Curiosities & practical notes
What's on the table
Fondue
Cheese and chocolate fondues are a signature cold-weather staple served across the city's restaurants and hotels.
Truta (trout)
Farmed in the region's cold mountain streams and typically served grilled or with almonds.
Artisanal chocolate
Swiss- and German-style chocolatiers produce bars, bonbons and gift boxes that anchor the city's confectionery tourism.
Cerveja artesanal (craft beer)
The alpine climate has fostered a cluster of craft breweries producing European-style beers.
Pinhão (araucaria pine nuts)
Roasted pine nuts from the surrounding araucaria forests feature in seasonal winter dishes.
Vinho quente (mulled wine)
A cold-weather street specialty sold around Vila Capivari during the winter tourist season.
Queijos de montanha (mountain cheeses)
Locally made alpine-style cheeses commonly served on boards and in fondues.
Cuca and European pastries
Streusel cakes and breads reflecting the German and Swiss immigrant heritage of the region.
What there is to see
Marked where a site carries UNESCO World Heritage status directly, versus a locally or nationally protected landmark.
Vila Capivari
The main pedestrian district, lined with boutique shops, restaurants and European-inspired architecture.
Palácio Boa Vista
The former official winter residence of São Paulo's state governors, now a museum housing art and furniture collections.
Teleférico do Morro do Elefante
A cable car ascending to a panoramic mountaintop viewpoint overlooking the city and surrounding valleys.
Pico do Itapeva
A rock outcrop offering sweeping views toward the Paraíba Valley, reached via Campos do Jordão State Park.
Campos do Jordão State Park (Horto Florestal)
A large protected reserve of Atlantic Forest and araucaria pine popular for hiking and outdoor activities.
Museu Felícia Leirner
An open-air sculpture museum showcasing works by the Polish-Brazilian artist Felícia Leirner.
Auditório Cláudio Santoro
The principal concert hall inside the state park and main venue of the Winter Music Festival.
Represa Capivari
A small lake near the village center used for leisure boating and lakeside strolls.
What else we brief agencies on
This is what we prepare for every RFP, whether or not it's published on this page yet:
On request for every proposal
- Best season / weather windows and blackout dates for groups & MICE
- Permit and quota logistics for regulated attractions — lead time and group-size caps
- Accessibility notes and physical-difficulty ratings per activity
- Vetted ground partners, guides and transport already used on past programs
- Sustainability / certification credentials relevant to client RFPs, where they genuinely exist
- Real, checked room and vehicle availability for your travel dates — not a generic quote