Foodie Itinerary for Campos do Jordão

  • Day 1: Breakfast at Paó de Queijo do Lago do Celeste
    20 minutes (3.3 miles) from city center

    Start your day with the best Pão de Queijo (cheese bread) in Campos do Jordão. This bakery is located on the shore of the beautiful Lago do Celeste, surrounded by the breathtaking landscape of Serra da Mantiqueira. Enjoy a cozy and charming atmosphere while tasting some delicious Brazilian pastries.

  • Day 2: Chocolate Tour at Amor em Pedacos
    15 minutes (2.7 miles) from city center

    A chocolate factory and store that offers a guided tour through their facilities, where you can learn about cocoa production, chocolate origins, flavors, and handmade production techniques. You can also taste all types of chocolate, compare and choose from a huge variety of flavors and create a unique signature chocolate bar to take home.

  • Day 3: Lunch at Baden Baden Brewery
    5 minutes (1 mile) from city center

    Baden Baden is one of the most traditional breweries in Brazil, located in the heart of Capivari, Campos do Jordão's famous tourist district. Besides a great variety of locally brewed beers, they offer delightful dishes that match perfectly with the beer flavors. You can taste traditional Brazilian cuisine with a local and modern touch.

  • Day 4: Wine Tour at Vinícola Villa Santa Maria
    20 minutes (3.9 miles) from city center

    Located in a high and privileged point of Campos do Jordão, this vineyard produces unique cold-climate wines. Its variety includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. You can explore the vineyard, see and learn about the wine production process and taste some of their extraordinary wines. The view from up there is also amazing, with a clear sight of Pedra do Baú, one of the most famous touristic points in the region.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Paó de Queijo do Lago do Celeste (1 hour, $10)
  • Amor em Pedacos Chocolate Tour (2 hours, $20)
  • Baden Baden Brewery Lunch (1.5 hours, $30)
  • Vinícola Villa Santa Maria Wine Tour (2 hours, $35)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $95

Transportation

Campos do Jordão has no airport; the nearest one is São Paulo-Guarulhos (GRU), approximately 120km from the city center. From there, you can take a bus or rent a car to reach Campos do Jordão. Another good option is to take a direct transfer or a helicopter ride to enjoy the fantastic views of the Mantiqueira Mountains and arrive at the city in less than 1 hour.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Horto Florestal state park and enjoy a picnic among the lush nature or visit museums and art galleries in the city. If you have less time, cut off the Chocolate tour and wine tour, but do not miss the Pão de Queijo and Baden Baden Brewery.

Airports

The city of Campos do Jordão has no airport. The nearest airport is São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), which is approximately 120 km away from the city center.

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