Much like Aspen, Campos de Jordão is the winter vacation spot of the elite, though unlike Colorado, there’s no snow in Campos. It’s located 167 from the city of São Paulo, located in the state of the same name. The city was founded in 1874 in the Serra da Mantiqueira, one of the tallest mountain ranges in Brazil. The city of 44,000 primarily gains revenue from tourism, boasting luxurious hotels and resorts frequented by the movers and shakers of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

htl.jpg
Campos de Jordão in many ways imitates European cities in the Alps. It was designed to look like a European village, with much of the architecture appearing Swiss or German. In addition, one of the city’s attractions is are the chocolate shops, which produce locally-made delicacies. Each year, the city hosts the Winter Festival, an international event featuring classical music performances and classes.

Two of the main attractions of the city include the old-fashioned railway and the Pedra do Baú. Built in 1914 by a British company, the railway still has operating trains that tourists can ride. The Pedra do Baú is a huge plateau that encompasses the mountain range of the area, where visitors can hike for views of the valley.