Campinas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Campinas featuring heritage elements and street scenes as well as a small group of people
Castle Tower showing night scenes and a city
Planetarium
Museum of Image and Sound showing heritage elements and street scenes as well as a small group of people
Municipal Market which includes markets, interior views and food
This ambitious city is blessed with a multifaceted past, a dynamic cultural present and a number of lovely outdoor spaces.

A bustling metropolis of about 1 million inhabitants, Campinas has changed significantly since its 18th-century founding as a rural enclave. Visit this industry, technology and education hub with a vigorous cultural scene. After surviving a dreadful yellow fever outbreak in the 1800s, Campinas took as its icon the mythical phoenix, an appropriate emblem for a city on the rise.

Stroll around the Centro district to see monuments to the deeper heritage of Campinas. Admire the Gothic façade and intricate decorations of the Basilica of Our Lady of Carmel, the city’s oldest place of worship. A few blocks south is the 19th-century Metropolitan Cathedral of Campinas, one of the world’s largest structures built using the “taipa de pilão” clay-and-rock technique.

In the Culture Station see Campinas’ modern adaptation of its industrial history. This historic railway complex, once the city’s central station, now hosts major concerts on covered train platforms and many other cultural activities throughout its varied spaces. Check listings in advance to see what’s on.

For a panoramic view of Campinas and surroundings, visit the Castle Tower north of the city. This fetching art deco structure is a functioning water reservoir and offers the highest vantage point in town. Climb the stairs to its observation deck and look out across the sprawl of Campinas, identifying landmarks with the handy information plaques provided.

To escape urban bustle, retreat to one of the many fine natural spaces in Campinas. Stroll the shaded paths of the Jequitibás Forest, a wooded urban park with native trees, a zoo, an aquarium, playgrounds and a children’s theater. Visit the Parque Portugal to enjoy recreational activities and scenic views of the lagoon.

Campinas lies in the state of São Paulo, just 56 miles (90 kilometers) north of the city. Fly into Viracopos Airport in Campinas or take the 2-hour transfer bus from São Paulo Airport. Campinas is served by urban buses, connecting most major sights in the city. Regular safety precautions apply, especially at night.

Hotel Golden Park Campinas Viracopos By Nacional Inn
Hotel Golden Park Campinas Viracopos By Nacional Inn
3 out of 5
Rua Antonio Luchiari, 900/8, Distrito Industrial, Campinas, SP
The price is AU$76 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$76
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Campinas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
Pleasant and very good value
"Stop over en route. Quiet and comfortable, near airport (15 mins)"

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

Hotel Golden Park Campinas Viracopos By Nacional Inn
Hotel Park Tower Campinas
Hotel Park Tower Campinas
3 out of 5
Rua Duque De Caxias 443, 2, Campinas, SP
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$63 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$63
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Campinas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (737 reviews)
"Great place, cute pool"

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Hotel Park Tower Campinas
Vitória Hotel Concept Campinas
Vitória Hotel Concept Campinas
4 out of 5
Av José De Souza Campos, 425, Cambui, Campinas, SP
The price is AU$130 per night from 9 May to 10 May
AU$130
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Campinas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Muito bom"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Vitória Hotel Concept Campinas
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 I am Design Hotel Campinas by Hotelaria Brasil
I am Design Hotel Campinas by Hotelaria Brasil
4 out of 5
Rua Alecrins, 745, Campinas
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Campinas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (448 reviews)
"Nice location and room."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

I am Design Hotel Campinas by Hotelaria Brasil
Occitano Apart Hotel
Occitano Apart Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Rua Marcelo Vacchi, 100, Morumbi, Piracicaba, SP
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Piracicaba. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (606 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Dec. 2024

Occitano Apart Hotel
Acqua Flats Residence
Acqua Flats Residence
3 out of 5
R. Alfredo Bueno, 1378, Jaguariuna, SP
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Jaguariuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Jaguar Shopping Center ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
"Fomos bem recebido , gostamos muito ."

Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2024

Acqua Flats Residence
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