8 days in Campinas & Maceio Itinerary

A large city of over 1 million stands at the center of the municipality of Campinas.

Bring the kids along to Fo Guang Shan Brazil - Zu Lai Temple and Zipline. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Basilica Nossa Senhora do Patrocinio and Parque dos Ipes. Explore Campinas' surroundings by going to Cathedral of Our Lady of Exile (in Jundiai) and Our Lady of Candelaria (in Itu). There's more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Nossa Senhora da Conceicao Metropolitan Cathedral.

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Campinas online trip itinerary maker.

Sao Paulo to Campinas is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Sao Paulo to Campinas due to the time zone difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Maceio.

Dazzling waters, long stretches of white sand beach, and the splendid colors of nearby mineral cliffs typify Maceio, the laid-back capital of Alagoas state.

Kids will enjoy Praia do Gunga and Ponta Verde Beach. You'll get in some beach time at Praia de Pajucara and Frances Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Maceio: Barra de Sao Miguel Beach (in Barra de Sao Miguel), Paripueira Beach (in Paripueira) and Sao Miguel dos Milagres (Piscina Natural de São Miguel dos Milagres & Praia de Sao Miguel dos Milagres). There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Praia de Ipioca, have fun at Sniper Maceio, stroll through Jatiuca Beach, and stop by Rip Curl.

To find maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Maceio route planner.

Fly from Campinas to Maceio in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Campinas to Maceio is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in February, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.