Campos do Jordao, Brazil Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

When temperatures plunge to 15°C, São Paulo’s citizens generally shiver and reach for their mothballed woollens. But to experience something approaching genuine cold weather they have to head into the highlands. East of the city, in the direction of Rio, is the Serra da Mantiqueira , which boasts the lively winter resort of CAMPOS DO JORDÃO , 1628m above sea level. The town lies on the floor of a valley, littered with countless Swiss chalet-style hotels and private houses, and divided into three sections: Abernéssia , the older commercial centre and location of the … more »