Overview
Campinas is a major Brazilian hub for industry, services, and research, home to the prestigious UNICAMP. While not a conventional tourist destination, it offers a vibrant nightlife, rich coffee-farming heritage, and easy access to the scenic Mantiqueira mountain range.
Architecture · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
Money
Brazilian Real (R$). Bargaining is not common in stores. ATMs available.
Safety
Downtown is unsafe at night; avoid the Botafogo 'Crackland' area. Cambuí and affluent suburbs are relatively safe.
Transport
Local bus fare R$4.50; shuttle from airport R$9; taxi from airport to UNICAMP from R$141.