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Things to see in São José dos Campos (Brazil): 9 places and when to go
São José dos Campos is a city in Brazil with around 754,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (2), Temples (1), Nature (1). The best known are São Dimas Cathedral, Parque Vicentina Aranha and Municipal Market of São José dos Campos. 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 25 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Brazil · -23.2, -45.8799
- Population
- About 754,000
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (2) · Temples (1) · Nature (1) · Food and drink (1) · With kids (1) · History (1)
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Also possible
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- GRU São Paulo, 66 km as the crow flies
What to see in São José dos Campos
The places in and around São José dos Campos, 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.
- São Dimas CathedralCathedral in São José dos Campos, Brazil861 m
- Parque Vicentina AranhaPark in São José dos Campos, Brazil1.8 km
- Municipal Market of São José dos CamposMarket2.2 km
- Museum of Folklore of São José dos CamposMuseum in Brazil3.2 km
- Clube Thermas do ValeWith kids3.7 km
- Embraer EMB 110 BandeiranteLight transport aircraft family1.2 km
- Museu de EsportesMuseum in São José dos Campos, São Paulo1.9 km
- Observatório de Fenômenos AtmosféricosObservatory2.0 km
- Piscina Pública de Eugênio de MeloHot spring bath12 km
When to go to São José dos Campos
The best time to visit São José dos Campos 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 time13:17
- FebBest time12:46
- MarPossible12:10
- AprPossible11:27
- MayPossible10:53
- JunBest time10:35
- JulBest time10:42
- AugBest time11:12
- SepBest time11:52
- OctPossible12:33
- NovPossible13:08
- DecBest time13:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 35. In January, 8 of the 9 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 José dos Campos
The nearest main airport is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, São Paulo), 66 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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- Ubatuba10 places87 km
And all of Brazil, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in São José dos Campos?
The best known: São Dimas Cathedral, Parque Vicentina Aranha, Municipal Market of São José dos Campos, Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit São José dos Campos?
December to February and June to September; also possible: March to May and October to November. In December there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 35.
How do you get to São José dos Campos?
The nearest main airport is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), 66 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with São José dos Campos as the destination and these 9 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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