10 days in State of Sao Paulo Itinerary

Don't let the city's nickname--"Land of Drizzle"--dampen your spirits during a trip to Sao Paulo.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): shop like a local with Mercado Municipal de São Paulo, then shop like a local with Paulista Avenue, and then get engrossed in the history at Museu da Imagem e do Som - MIS. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo, then explore the world behind art at Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand - MASP, and then stroll around Parque Ibirapuera.

To find ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Sao Paulo trip site.

Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Rio de Janeiro in January, expect Sao Paulo to be a bit cooler, temps between 33°C and 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can drive to Sao Sebastiao.

In the 1990s, the area's rustic appeal, pleasant tropical climate, and wealth of unspoiled beaches made Sao Sebastiao holidays hugely popular with wealthy Brazilians seeking calmer, less congested coastal spots.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): kick back and relax at Camburi Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Praia da Baleia, and then stroll through Praia do Guaeca.

To see photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Sao Sebastiao sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Sao Paulo to Sao Sebastiao in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Sao Sebastiao can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Ilhabela.

Translated as "beautiful island," Ilhabela has the natural landscape to live up to its name.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): kick back and relax at Praia Do Bonete, enjoy the sand and surf at Praia Grande, and then kick back and relax at Praia Da Feiticeira. On the 24th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: add some fun to your beach time Flyboard SP, then kick back and relax at Praia Pedra do Sino, and then kick back and relax at Fome Beach.

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Getting from Sao Sebastiao to Ilhabela by ferry takes about an hour. Traveling from Sao Sebastiao in January, Ilhabela is slightly colder at night with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to travel to Ubatuba.

Ubatuba, a municipality with great swathes of lush, green forest and over 100 beaches, offers plenty of excitement and relaxation to suit a range of itineraries.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Felix Beach and Praia do Lazaro. There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Praia das Toninhas, immerse yourself in nature at Ilha Anchieta, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia da Enseada.

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You can do a combination of ferry and taxi from Ilhabela to Ubatuba in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Ilhabela to Ubatuba is minus 1 hour. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Campos Do Jordao.

Pointed roofs, wooden alpine houses, and mountain views typify Campos do Jordao, which at 1,628 m (5,341 ft) above sea level comes in as Brazil's highest city.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): admire the natural beauty at Amantikir Park, admire the natural beauty at Jardim dos Pinhais Ecco Parque, then see the interesting displays at Casa da Xilogravura, and finally make a trip to Praca Sao Benedito.

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Traveling by car from Ubatuba to Campos Do Jordao takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Aparecida.

Home to one of Brazil's most famous basilicas, the small city of Aparecida welcomes many times its population in tourists every year.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Fri): take in the views from Passarela da Fe, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Matriz Basilica Nossa Senhora Aparecida, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Capela do Batismo, then watch a film at Memorial da Devocao Nossa Senhora Aparecida, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aparecida.

For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Aparecida online route maker.

Drive from Campos Do Jordao to Aparecida in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Campos Do Jordao to Aparecida, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In January, daily temperatures in Aparecida can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive back home.