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Things to see in São Carlos (Brazil): 6 places and when to go
São Carlos is a city in Brazil with around 205,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly Temples (3), Food and drink (1), Nature (1). The best known are St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral, São Carlos, Complexo Paróquia São Sebastião and Igreja Presbiteriana de São Carlos. The best time to come is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 20 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Brazil · -22.02, -47.89
- Population
- About 205,000
- Places
- 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (3) · Food and drink (1) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1) · With kids (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Also possible
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- GRU São Paulo, 214 km as the crow flies
What to see in São Carlos
The places in and around São Carlos, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral, São CarlosChurch in São Carlos, Brazil228 m
- Complexo Paróquia São SebastiãoChurch building in São Paulo, Brazil1.0 km
- Igreja Presbiteriana de São CarlosChurch building in São Paulo, Brazil788 m
- Municipal Shopping Centre of São CarlosMarket122 m
- Morro do CuscuzeiroNature · Mountains23 km
- Parque Ecológico de São Carlos Doutor Antônio Teixeira ViannaWith kids · Wildlife4.3 km
When to go to São Carlos
The best time to visit São Carlos is December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time13:12
- FebBest time12:44
- MarPossible12:09
- AprPossible11:29
- MayPossible10:57
- JunBest time10:40
- JulBest time10:47
- AugBest time11:14
- SepBest time11:53
- OctPossible12:31
- NovPossible13:05
- DecBest time13:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 20 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 40. In January, 6 of the 6 places are at their best.
When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to São Carlos
The nearest main airport is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, São Paulo), 214 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Piracicaba8 places81 km
- Laranjal Paulista5 places116 km
- Campinas16 places127 km
- Bauru5 places127 km
- Itu, São Paulo9 places151 km
- Jundiaí8 places167 km
And all of Brazil, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in São Carlos?
The best known: St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral, São Carlos, Complexo Paróquia São Sebastião, Igreja Presbiteriana de São Carlos, Municipal Shopping Centre of São Carlos. In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit São Carlos?
December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 20 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 40.
How do you get to São Carlos?
The nearest main airport is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), 214 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with São Carlos as the destination and these 6 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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