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São Carlos / Where coffee meets culture

MeowScore 😻91/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

May

Great weather and perfect time to visit nearby Cachoeira Saltão.

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january

Visit the beautiful Basilica of Sao Carlos in January for a spiritual experience.

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february

Explore the city's vibrant Carnaval scene in February with street parties and parades.

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march

Visit the Parque Ecologico de Sao Carlos in March to enjoy the pleasant weather and spot exotic tropical birds.

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april

Celebrate Easter in April with traditional events and delicious food at Sao Carlos' many churches.

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may

May is the perfect month to visit the nearby Cachoeira Saltão waterfall and enjoy a refreshing dip.

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june

Experience the Festas Juninas - traditional June celebrations - with dances, music, and food.

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july

Catch the Winter Festival with theater and music performances in July.

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august

August is Sao Carlos' coldest month, ideal for cozying up with hot chocolate and a good book.

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september

Celebrate Brazilian Independence Day on September 7th with fireworks and street parties.

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october

The Formula One Grand Prix takes place in October - a must-see for racing fans.

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november

November is the perfect month for hiking in nearby Serra do Itaqueri and enjoying the beautiful wildflowers.

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december

Experience a traditional Brazilian Christmas with festive decorations and plenty of delicious food.

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Wallet friendly

Bigmac $?

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Sao Carlos is quite affordable for visiting cats, with reasonable prices for food and accommodation. However, shopping is not very diverse and prices for souvenirs can be a bit high.

Visit the local farmers market for fresh and cheap produce. Bargain when buying souvenirs from street vendors.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short visit for exploring

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short visit for exploring

Sao Carlos is a small city with limited tourist attractions.

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internet situation

meh Speed

Varies between providers and locations

good Availability

Generally accessible but not ubiquitous

great Cellular

Most major providers have good coverage

Electric socket type B

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

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biking hostile

Lack of infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate infrastructure

LGBTQ tolerated

Moderate

This city is like catnip for adventurous cats with curious whiskers and a taste for unique paw-sibilities.

The cat-tractive architecture and lively nightlife will have cats prowling the streets until the break of meow.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Cervejaria Madalena
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Paróquia São Sebastião
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Mercado Municipal
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USP - Universidade de São Paulo
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Parque Ecológico de São Carlos

The mainstream

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Cervejaria Madalena

A hip brewery serving up some of the best craft beer in the region. A purr-fect spot to unwind after a long day. 🍺🐾😻

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Paróquia São Sebastião

A grand and historic church with stunning stained glass windows. A must-visit for any cat-tholic! ⛪🐾🙏

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Mercado Municipal

A bustling indoor market with fresh produce, meats, and local handicrafts. Cat-ivating scents and sights! 🍎🐟🎨

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USP - Universidade de São Paulo

A prestigious and sprawling university campus with beautiful architecture. A purr-fect spot to sharpen your claws! 🏛️🐾📚

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Parque Ecológico de São Carlos

A lush green park with trails, a lake, and a variety of flora and fauna. Meow-gnificent! 🌳🐾🌸

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Off the beaten path

1
Mamulengo Theater
2
Paróquia de São Sebastião
3
Museu TAM - Photographic exhibition
4
Estação de Tratamento de Esgoto (ETE)
5
Praça dos Voluntários

Off the beaten path

1
Mamulengo Theater

A small theater that puts on puppet shows, including one featuring a colorful cat puppet named Melinda. Pawsitively delightful! 🎭🐾🐱

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Paróquia de São Sebastião

A beautiful church with stained glass windows, beautiful paintings, and a peaceful atmosphere. A place to find some inner cattitude and reflect. 🙏😺🌟

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3
Museu TAM - Photographic exhibition

This aviation museum has a lesser-known photographic exhibit on display, showcasing stunning imagery of planes and pilots. Purr-fect for photo enthusiasts. 📷✈️🐱

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4
Estação de Tratamento de Esgoto (ETE)

Surprisingly picturesque, this sewage treatment plant has a beautiful mural and sculptures. A unique spot for an industrial-chic photoshoot. 👀📸🌋

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5
Praça dos Voluntários

A lovely square with a small pond, perfect for cat-watching and sunbathing. There's also a statue of a soldier cat to admire. 🐾🌳🐟

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biking hostile

Lack of infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate infrastructure

LGBTQ tolerated

Moderate

Mindful meoweler tips

Pão de Queijo is a must-try snack

This cheesy bread ball is a traditional Brazilian snack and a staple in Sao Carlos' cuisine. Be sure to grab some to-go!

Visit the Science Museum

The Catavento Cultural and Educational Space is a great spot to learn about science, technology, and sustainability. Fun for cats of all ages!

Experience the Catuaba nightlife

Head to the trendy Catuaba Street for a night out on the town! It's the hub of Sao Carlos' nightlife scene, with plenty of bars and clubs for cats to choose from.

Useful external sites

www.saocarlos.sp.gov.br/index.php/turismo

Sao Carlos Official Tourism Website↗

Official Website of Sao Carlos city that provides information about attractions, activities, events, accommodations, and everything that visitors need to know before traveling to Sao Carlos.

www.tripadvisor.com.br/Tourism-g2349255-Sao_Carlos_State_of_Sao_Paulo-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

A travel website that provides reviews and recommendations about hotels, restaurants, attractions and things to do in Sao Carlos

www.booking.com/city/br/sao-carlos.pt-br.html

Booking.com↗

Website for booking accommodation in Sao Carlos that features a variety of hotels, apartments, and vacation rentals.

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