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Brazil

Guaratinguetá / Home of the samba bananas

Best month

March

Warm weather and vibrant festivals. 🌞🎉

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january

Visit for great summer weather and fun Carnaval celebrations! 🎉

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february

Explore the beauty of the city's historic architecture and enjoy the warm weather. ☀️🏛️

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march

Escape the cold and enjoy the vibrant street fairs and festivals. 🎉🌞

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april

Experience the Easter festivities and visit nearby waterfalls for scenic hikes. 🐇🏞️

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may

Visit for pleasant temperatures and explore Guaratingueta's rich cultural heritage. 🏛️🌺

🎂🍝
june

Enjoy the festivities surrounding the Feast of St. Anthony and indulge in delicious food. 🎉🍴

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july

Witness the colorful kite festival and try traditional food. 🎉🪁

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august

Experience the city's lively dance and music scene. 💃🎵

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september

Explore the stunning natural landscapes and enjoy the mild weather. 🏞️🌤️

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october

Attend Oktoberfest celebrations and sample locally brewed beer. 🍻🥨

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november

Visit nearby beaches and enjoy the warm temperatures. 🏖️🌞

🎁🎅
december

Experience the lively Christmas celebrations and enjoy local delicacies. 🎄🎉

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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From a visiting cat's perspective, shopping in Guaratingueta - Brazil is moderately priced. It's not necessarily cheap, but it's also not overwhelmingly expensive.

For budget-friendly shopping, check out the Street Market on Fridays and avoid shopping in touristy areas.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short stopover

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short stopover

Common stopover on route between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Tipping

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Cash payment is preferred; Splitting the bill is common practice

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Electric socket type B

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

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Off the beaten path

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Toca da Onça Waterfall
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Serra da Mantiqueira
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Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio Church
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São Benedito Church
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Centro Cultural Raul de Leoni

Off the beaten path

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Toca da Onça Waterfall

Hidden among lush vegetation, this waterfall is a paw-some spot to take a dip on a hot day. With its hidden location, cats can enjoy some peace and quiet away from the crowds. 💦

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Serra da Mantiqueira

Venture outside the city to this breathtaking mountain range, where cats can take a hike or simply admire the view. Make sure to bring your camera - the photos will be clawsome. 🌄

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Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio Church

This gothic-style church is a bit older than São Benedito, but just as impressive, with unique stained glass windows. A must-visit for cat-tholics. 🕍

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São Benedito Church

This charming church is not a-fur from the city center but is often overlooked by tourists. Its 18th-century architecture is paw-some to behold. ⛪️

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Centro Cultural Raul de Leoni

A cultural center with art exhibits, theater shows, and a beautiful garden. A purrfect place for cat lovers seeking some cultural enrichment. 🎭

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative attitudes

Mindful meoweler tips

Traditional Food

Guaratingueta is known for its delicious feijão tropeiro, a traditional dish made with beans, bacon, manioc flour, sausage and spices.

Religious Roots

Founded by the Jesuits in the 17th century, Guaratingueta is deeply tied to religious traditions and home to the Basilica of the National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aparecida, the second-largest Catholic church in the world.

Famous Sons

Guaratingueta is the birthplace of many famous Brazilians including journalist Caco Barcellos and soccer player Jorginho.

Useful external sites

www.visitbrasil.com/en

Visit Brazil↗

Official Brazilian tourism website

www.tripadvisor.com.br

TripAdvisor↗

Travel information, reviews, and recommendations

www.booking.com/city/br/guaratingueta.en-gb.html

Booking.com↗

Accommodation booking website

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