A century-old native forest park in central Campinas with a small zoo, aquarium and natural history museum - a green break from the city center.
Discover Authentic Campinas: A Local Travel Guide by Mercure
Every Mercure hotel is designed around its neighbourhood, a habit that goes back to 1973. Recommended by the team at Mercure Campinas. That means tips a guidebook won't give you: where locals actually eat, where the crowds thin out, what's worth the walk. Scroll on for our picks, an interactive map, and the FAQs guests ask before they arrive.
Top 5 Things to Do in Campinas
Bosque dos Jequitibás
A 10-hectare native forest reserve in the middle of the city, open to the public since 1880, with a small zoo, a natural history museum and a miniature train winding through the trees.
Mercado Municipal de Campinas
Historic market halls now filled with fruit stalls, spice vendors, cheesemongers and restaurants - come hungry and graze rather than order one big meal.
Rua Treze de Maio
Campinas' traditional commercial street, a few minutes from the hotel, good for a slower walk through the city's everyday retail life rather than its postcard sights.
Centro Histórico de Campinas
Squares, churches and early-20th-century buildings trace the city's growth from a colonial coffee town to São Paulo state's tech and university hub.
Estação Cultura
Campinas' restored 19th-century railway station, now a science and culture center with a planetarium - a nod to the era when coffee and rail money built this city.
Explore Campinas's Best Local Spots with Our Interactive Map
FAQ
Yes - Viracopos International Airport is about 18 km away, and a Lirabus stop right by the hotel also runs to Guarulhos and Congonhas.
The city's 19th and early 20th-century wealth came largely from coffee plantations, a legacy visible in the historic center's architecture and at Estação Cultura, the restored former railway station.
Where to Sleep in Campinas
See Mercure hotels in Campinas, all within reach of these picks.