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'Campos do Jordão' is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2003 was 47,903 and the area is 290.27 km². The elevation is 1,628 m.
The city's economy is based mainly in tourism; due to its location at high elevation (on the Mantiqueira mountains) and European-looking architecture. Buildings are mostly German, Swiss or Italian inspired. Economic classes A and B build their winter country houses there and July (the winter season vacations) sees an enormous influx of visitors (more than quadrupling the city's population), due in part to the winter festival of classical music. Its attractions throughout the year include German and Swiss food restaurants, bars and a cable car. There are many ''pousadas'' (inns) and chalets.
There are numerous outdoor activities for winter residents and tourists. These include hiking, mountain climbing, treetop cable swings (''arborismo''), horseback riding, ATV riding, and motorbike riding. The mountain ranges provide unique panoramic views and much of the area is still undeveloped. Also, in order to cater to the large number of visitors, several bars, lounges, discos and clubs will open up during the winter months.
The state governor has also his winter residence there, the Boa Vista Castle.
The city, due to its elevation, is relatively cold for Brazilian standards. In summer, maximum temperatures average 21°C and minimum temperatures average 12°C. In winter, maximum temperatures average 15°C and minimum temperatures average 3°C. Temperatures drop below zero sometimes in winter (lowest recorded: -7.3°C), but snow is extremely rare. The winter is normally the dry season and the colder weather allows for warm fireplaces and winter foods such as fondue, soups and hot chocolate.
Campos do Jordão has a relatively high HDI, compared to most Brazilian cities. In 2004, its HDI was 0.802. The city can be reached from São Paulo mainly by road through the Rodovia Floriano Rodrigues Pinheiro. There is also a picturesque railroad from Pindamonhangaba, used mostly by tourists. At the end of the main road going through Campos do Jordao, there is a state park called Horto Florestal.

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★ Mapa de Campos do Jordão

★ Campos do Jordão

★ www.guiadecamposdojordao.com.br

★ www.buscacamposdojordao.com.br

★ www.suicabrasileira.com.br

★ Turismo em Campos do Jordão