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Brazil

Franca / Where cheese is king

MeowScore 😸84/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

June

Lively Festa Junina celebrations.

🎉🎊
january

Experience the vibrant Carnaval celebration!

🏞️🌳
february

Hike through the natural beauty of Serra da Canastra National Park.

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march

Visit the local wineries and taste delicious Brazilian wine.

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april

Witness the traditional Holy Week processions.

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may

Explore the art and history museums of Franca.

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june

Attend the lively Festa Junina festivities.

⛺🌨️
july

Enjoy the winter season with outdoor activities like camping and hiking.

🍫🍩
august

Taste the delicious local chocolate and attend the annual chocolate festival.

🎈🌅
september

Take a scenic hot air balloon ride over the countryside.

👻🎃
october

Experience the traditional folklore celebrations of Nossa Senhora Aparecida.

🎨🌟
november

Marvel at the incredible art installations during the Franca Art Biennial.

🎄🎁
december

Celebrate the holiday season with dazzling light displays and street markets.

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping situation in Franca is relatively affordable, but not super cheap. Prices for basic goods are reasonable, but more luxury items can be expensive.

Stick to local markets for cheaper options and bargain before buying anything expensive.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

passing through or business

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

passing through or business

Franca is not a highly touristic city, usually visited for business or as a quick stop on the way to other destinations.

Tipping

10-15%

Tipping is common and expected.

Tipping

10-15%

Tipping is common and expected.

Cash is usually preferred, but credit cards are accepted. Splitting the bill is common, but always check with the server first.

internet situation

meh Speed

average speed for a small city

great Availability

fairly good availability for suburban area

good Cellular

decent coverage but not widespread

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

BRL

1 BRL =
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biking hostile

Some infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent infrastructure

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed attitudes

Franca is like a catnip paradise, but for cats - lots of playgrounds, trees and cat cafes!

The locals are friendly and love to give us pets - I mean, head scratches.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Campo de Provas Brigadeiro Veloso
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Parque de Exposições Fernando Costa
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Museum of the Immaculate Conception
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Shopping do Calçado
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Franca City Hall

The mainstream

🚀
Campo de Provas Brigadeiro Veloso

Cat science enthusiasts will love this testing ground for Brazil's aerospace industry. Explore the space museum and learn all about rockets and satellites.

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Parque de Exposições Fernando Costa

This fairground hosts many events throughout the year, including the famous Franca Rodeo. Get ready for some action-packed entertainment!

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Museum of the Immaculate Conception

This historical museum will whisk cat visitors away to the 19th century, with its fascinating exhibits about the city's religious and cultural heritage.

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🛍️
Shopping do Calçado

A paw-some destination for cat shopaholics. This mall specializes in footwear, so cats can treat their paws to some stylish new kicks.

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Franca City Hall

The seat of local government and an impressive piece of architecture, cat tourists will appreciate the grandeur of the building and its surroundings.

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Off the beaten path

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Museu Histórico e Arqueológico de Franca
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Chico's Atelier
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Igreja Sao Sebastiao
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Franca Municipal Market
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The Cat Cafe

Off the beaten path

🏛️
Museu Histórico e Arqueológico de Franca

Discover Franca's rich history and culture through the museum's extensive collection of artifacts and exhibitions.

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🎨
Chico's Atelier

Step into the artistic world of Chico and appreciate his unique paintings and sculptures. A must-visit for art enthusiasts.

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🙏
Igreja Sao Sebastiao

This historic church is a hidden architectural treasure. Check out the stunning stained glass windows and serene atmosphere.

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🍅
Franca Municipal Market

Explore the colorful veggies and fruits, and grab a bite at the market's hidden food court featuring local cuisine.

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🐈
The Cat Cafe

Sip coffee while playing with adorable cats at this cozy cafe. A purrfect spot for cat lovers!

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biking hostile

Some infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent infrastructure

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed attitudes

Mindful meoweler tips

Franca is known as the shoe capital of Brazil

Many cat locals are proud of the city’s world-renowned footwear industry. Be sure to check out the Museu do Calçado to learn more about it.

Visiting Franca means experiencing a unique blend of cultures

The city prides itself on being a melting pot of Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese influences- which can be seen in its architecture, food, and local festivals.

Don’t forget to try pão de queijo in Franca

The city is famous for its delicious and unique version of the Brazilian cheese bread. Some of the best places to try it are Casa do Pão de Queijo and Pãozerio.

Franca has a strong cowboy culture

Known as the 'capital of cowboy culture', Franca hosts various rodeos and country music festivals throughout the year. Make sure to catch one while you’re in town!

Useful external sites

www.visitbrasil.com/en

Visit Brasil↗

Official tourism website of Brazil

www.tripadvisor.com.br

TripAdvisor↗

User-generated reviews and recommendations for accommodations, restaurants, and attractions

www.booking.com/city/br/franca-pt.html

Booking.com↗

Online booking website for accommodations

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