The city of Campinas stands in the southeast of Brazil. It's in the State of Sao Paulo and about 6 miles northwest of the gigantic state capital. Campinas is served by the Viracopos International Airport that lies eight miles southwest. If you hire a car in Campinas, you'll find that it is surrounded by a lush mountainous region. The highlights to visit here include the spa cities of Serra Negra and Águas de Lindóia. The town of Holambra is a tourist attraction thanks to its mix of heritage from Holland, the States and Brazil. Amazingly, you'll see Dutch bulb fields and windmills here.
Campinas is a centre for high-tech industry but can also boast Santa Geneva Forest: 250 acres of prime rainforest right in the city. If you hire a car here you'll be able to explore all the parts of the city, including Cambui, the smartest residential district with tree-lined cobbled streets and luxury apartment blocks, and the lively university district with its restaurants and bars. There's a lot of local culture to discover, with theatres, galleries and museums. The city even has its own symphony orchestra. Other highlights include a small zoo, a 19th-century cathedral, panoramic views from the public water tower and Lagoa do Taquaral Park, with a boating lake, science museum and swimming pool.
