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CAMPOS DO JORDÃO 2024 COM PREÇOS: O que fazer, onde comer, onde se hospedar e como economizar.

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Campos do Jordão (2024) — lifestyle, travel tips, food & routines (with prices/ideas)

Quick intro + best vibe

  • Campos do Jordão is presented as a cool-weather nature escape in the Serra da Mantiqueira, about 180 km from São Paulo and 300 km from Rio de Janeiro.
  • Known for a “European alpine” feel (half-timbered/Swiss-style architecture), fresh air, and scenic walks—especially around Capivari.

Where to eat (highlights + what to order)

Cantina Nona Mini (traditional Italian)

  • Tip: budget for an added cover charge for live music.
  • Example dishes mentioned:
    • Coffee soup
    • Palm heart soup
    • Seafood risotto
    • Spaghetti
  • Budget note:
    • Cover charge: R$8 per person (applies for lunch and dinner).
    • The bill was described as high even with discount apps; Prime Gourmet helped on selected items.

Waffle King (inside Aspen shopping area)

  • Tip: use promos/apps to get “buy combos and get another free.”
  • What they ordered:
    • Pizza combo(s) + waffle combo
  • They report the chocolate & strawberry dessert/app was delicious.

Dona Chica restaurant (inside Orto Florestal park)

  • Park-based lunch with large outdoor seating.
  • Orders mentioned:
    • House special with multiple breaded fritters + a small fish-shaped pastry
    • Filet mignon (tender; needed a bit more salt per the speaker)
    • Kids’ meal for Luli
  • Money tip:
    • Used Prime Gourmet to avoid paying for an item (described as: discount applied to one cheaper dish/item).

Esquina R. Dej (rain day lunch stop)

  • Orders mentioned:
    • Baião de dois risotto
    • Meat risotto
    • Trout (described as very famous locally)

Moringa Mantiqueira (fondue dinner)

  • Fondue is positioned as ideal for the chilly climate.
  • How it works (important pricing/ordering note):
    • Not a buffet refill model like some places in Gramado.
    • Uses a set menu (“complete set menu”) with fixed quantities per stage.
    • They also mention à la carte exists.
  • What they ordered:
    • Complete set fondue (meat/cheese/chocolate stages)
    • A relative ordered cream of cassava because she wasn’t sure about fondue
    • Sweet finale: milk chocolate + fruits (strawberry, kiwi, banana, grapes, marshmallow)
  • Prime Gourmet limitation tip:
    • Prime Gourmet accepted, but not for the complete set menu—only for à la carte items (cheese/chocolate).

Health / comfort / kid-friendly practicality (as practiced)

  • Packing/comfort considerations for rides:
    • For the sled, women were advised to avoid skirts/dresses (risk of exposure during fast rides).
  • Noise/smoke sensitivity:
    • Steam train ride is exciting but described as noisy with smoke/sparks, which may bother children.
  • Rain strategy:
    • When weather is bad, they shift to indoor stops (chocolate shops, museum-like attractions) and slower hotel mornings/playroom time.

Travel highlights by attraction (with logistics & money tips)

Capivari Park + steam train / tram

Steam train ride

  • Only runs on weekends.
  • Tickets are described as purchasable on the day at Capivari Park; they recommend checking/arriving early to secure times.
  • Notable historical detail:
    • The carriage is said to have come from the United States (1912).
  • Emissions/usage detail shared:
    • About 2000 liters of water + 1 m³ of wood per trip
    • Trip length: about 30 minutes

Electric tram ride

  • Runs about every hour, every day.

Practical note

  • The ride passes through the central avenue; be careful—trams/steam trains cross there and honk.

Capivari Park (non-train activities)

  • Entrance is free; you pay for activities.
  • Options mentioned:
    • Bumper cars, Ferris wheel, carousel
    • Indoor park
  • Food options inside:
    • Popcorn stands, churro stands, plus restaurants.

Aspen shopping mall stop (quick energy)

  • Snack/meal quick stop to recover energy after a long travel day.

Umbrella Bridge + Vila Capivari (romantic photos + shopping)

  • Umbrella Bridge
    • Romantic photo spot; people add padlocks with names.
    • Tip: go earlier for fewer crowds.
  • Vila Capivari
    • Shops selling knitwear, leather goods, shoes, and souvenirs.
    • Noted as less “glamorous” than Capivari Boulevard in some areas, but sometimes with better prices.
    • What they bought:
      • Strawberry & condensed milk truffle (plus other chocolate/gift items).

Cable car + Elephant Hill + sled

Cable car

  • Connects Capivari Park → Elephant Hill (a high viewpoint area).
  • Prime Gourmet used: described as buy one ticket, get another free (via app).
  • Prime offer for attractions depends on day rules (varies).

Elephant Hill

  • Free entry park with elephant-related sculptures and viewpoints.
  • Described as possibly “not that special” (especially for kids in their case), but still a scenic stop.
  • Elevation noted: about 1800 meters above sea level.

Sled (toboggan) ride

  • Described as fast and thrilling, and more technological/comfortable than another sled they’d tried elsewhere.
  • Reported to be electric, with automatic braking at curves/descents.
  • Clothing tip again:
    • Avoid skirts/dresses for better safety/comfort on fast rides.
  • Prime Gourmet scheduling reminder:
    • Check rules in the app because eligible days/products can change.

Orto Florestal park (nature + activities)

  • Location: about 13 km from Capivari Park.
  • What they did:
    • Walk/explore the large nature area
    • Lunch at the park restaurant
  • Activities noted:
    • Rent bicycles and paddle boats
    • Tree climbing
    • Picnic areas
    • “Little train ride” mentioned
    • Trail that leads to a waterfall
  • Park/entry costs (as stated):
    • Parking: R$2
    • Entrance per person: R$19
    • Kids up to 6 years old: free

Ducha de Prata park (quick visit + photo stops)

  • Entrance described as free.
  • Features:
    • Artificial waterfalls
    • Tree climbing, archery
    • Fountain-like photo area (with padlocks)
    • Jungle-themed park (photos “without obligation,” purchase optional at end)
  • Comparison note:
    • Not exactly the same as Gramado’s “Fountain of Love,” and maintenance looked improvable.
  • Souvenir/photo pricing detail mentioned:
    • Photo/keyring options: R$15 / R$25 / + R$10 each (plus keyring reference)

“French-style” chocolate shop + Cacau Show

French-style confectionery

  • Beautiful exterior; multiple photo areas; has a library and gelato.
  • Price examples:
    • Cappuccino: R$3
    • Chocolate croissant: R$27.90
  • The croissant was described as huge.

Cacau Show (rain day)

  • Two floors; model of Campos do Jordão made from 80% chocolate.
  • Outlet section for imperfect/irregular products at better prices.
  • They mention buying multiple Easter eggs after only intending to browse.

Viewpoints circuit (Mirante / Pico do Itapeva / Pico do Sol)

Mirante / Pico do Itapeva

  • Mirante / red-tree photo stop near Home Green Home viewpoint.
  • Pico do Itapeva:
    • Entry options mentioned:
      • Parque do Itapeva: R$20 per person + R$20 parking
      • Lavender field option (paid) noted as photogenic
    • They chose a free viewpoint route emphasizing the wide view (claimed up to 11 municipalities).

Pico do Sol

  • Another scenic viewpoint with photo spots like a hand sculpture and swings.
  • Sunset strategy + pricing:
    • At the sunset spot, entry is R$50
    • If you arrive before 3 PM, the fee becomes food/drink credit
  • Food they ordered for lunch:
    • Grilled picanha + fries + garlic bread + farofa + vinaigrette + mayonnaise
  • Sweets added:
    • Pastel + codfish cakes (portions later mentioned)
  • The sunset was described as emotional/remarkable.

Baden Baden brewery tour (tour + tasting)

  • Baden Baden is highlighted as a famous Brazilian brewery that began in Campos do Jordão.
  • Tour components mentioned:
    • History video about beer + brewery
    • Ingredient explanation
    • Full brewing process walkthrough (kettles, fermentation tanks—view-only)
    • Tasting session at the end
  • Tasting details:
    • 5 types of beers from lighter to bitter/strong
    • Some flavors described (e.g., orange with manioc seeds; coriander; peach; cinnamon)
  • Price + duration:
    • About 1 hour
    • Ticket: R$80 per person
  • Prime Gourmet use:
    • “Buy one, get another,” including a free glass or (for Prime users) a can of beer depending on the offer applied.

Lifestyle tips used throughout the trip

  • Use apps to save money:
    • Prime Gourmet was repeatedly used for restaurants/attractions.
    • Rules vary by day/establishment—check inside the app and read eligibility conditions.
  • Plan around operating days:
    • Steam train works only on weekends
    • Cable car eligible days mentioned as Tue/Wed/Thu (per their Prime terms)
  • Go earlier for the best photos:
    • Umbrella Bridge and popular viewpoints are better before crowds build.
  • Pack for weather:
    • Rain changes the itinerary toward indoor/easy-to-walk options (shopping, chocolate stores, museums).

Notable locations / products / people mentioned (as referenced)

  • Capivari Park, Umbrella Bridge, Vila Capivari, Boulevard Geneve
  • Elephant Hill / Elephant Park, cable car, sled (toboggan)
  • Orto Florestal Park, Ducha de Prata Park
  • Viewpoints: Home Green Home viewpoint, Pico do Itapeva, Pico do Sol
  • Restaurants: Cantina Nona Mini, Dona Chica (inside Orto Florestal), Esquina R. Dej, Moringa Mantiqueira
  • Chocolate/confectionery: French-style confectionery, Cacau Show
  • Brewery: Baden Baden
  • App/discount product: Prime Gourmet
  • People/names mentioned in narration: Luli/Lou/Lula (child), Diego, Thaí (with an Instagram-highlighted suitcase issue), and mother-in-law

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