Campos do Jordão
Campos do Jordão (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkɐ̃puz du ʒoʁˈdɐ̃w]) is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in southeastern Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte. The population is 52,405 (2020 est.) in an area of 290.52 square kilometres (112.17 sq mi). The city is situated 1,628 metres (5,341 ft) above sea level and is the highest city in Brazil.
Campos do Jordão | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Campos do Jordão | |
From the top and left to right: Aerial view of Capivari neighborhood; Vila Holandesa; Campos do Jodão city gate; Boulevard Geneve; Amantikir School; Djalma Forjaz Street; Amantikir Gardens; Home Green Home Hotel. | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: Brazilian Switzerland | |
Location of Campos do Jordão in the state of São Paulo | |
Campos do Jordão Location of Campos do Jordão in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 22°44′20″S 45°35′27″W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Region | Southeast |
| State | São Paulo |
| Metropolitan Region | Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte |
| Founded | April 29, 1874 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marcelo Padovan (PSDB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 290.520 km2 (112.170 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,628 m (5,341 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 52,405 |
| • Density | 164.76/km2 (426.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (BRT) |
| Postal Code | 12460-000 |
| Area code | +55 12 |
| HDI (2010) | 0.749 – high |
| Website | www |
There are numerous outdoor activities for tourists and winter residents. These include hiking, mountain climbing, treetop cable swings (arborismo), horseback riding, and ATV and motorbike riding. July, of winter season vacations, sees an enormous influx of visitors (more than quadrupling the city's population), due in part to the winter festival of classical music.
Its attractions throughout the year include German, Swiss and Italian cuisine restaurants, bars, and a cable car. There are many pousadas (inns) and chalets. Also, in order to cater to the large number of visitors, several bars, lounges, discos and clubs open during the winter months.