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A wonderful little train departs from Estação Ferroviária Emílio Ribas for tours of the city and its environs. There are three different routes available for the train tour in Campos do Jordão, ranging from 4 km to 7 km (3-5 miles) in distance within the city. The tours last between 30 and 45 minutes, offering visitors a charming way to explore the local scenery and attractions.
Outside town a chairlift ride to the top of Morro do Elefante is a good way to enjoy the view from a 5,850-foot height.
Palácio Boa Vista, the official winter residence of the state's governor, has paintings by such famous Brazilian modernists as Di Cavalcanti, Portinari, Volpi, Tarsila do Amaral, and Anita Malfatti. On the same property, the Capela de São Pedro (São Pedro Chapel) has sacred art from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Tours need to be booked in advance.
Open 365 days a year, the Parque Amantikir consists of 26 gardens that are home to 700 different plant species. On the grounds you can find a cafeteria and a learning center, where there are courses on gardening.
Horto Florestal is a natural playground for macacos-prego (nail monkeys), squirrels, and parrots, as well as people. The park has a trout-filled river, waterfalls, and trails—all set among trees from around the world and one of the last araucária (Brazilian pine) forests in the state.
