Food and Drink
- Local Brewery
- Cervejaria Landel or Seo Rosa
- Wine Bars
- Bardot Vinho e Gastronomia (Cambuí)
- Best Food Delivery App
- iFood (Dominates the market)
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Picanha na Tábua and Coxinha from Padaria Riviera
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Gandiva Vegetariano and Estação Vegana (Barão Geraldo)
- Best Dessert Spots
- D' hisse Confeitaria or Sergel (Famous local ice cream shop)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Mercado Municipal de Campinas (Mercadão)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Mercado Livre, Amazon.com.br, and Magazine Luiza
- Grocery Delivery
- Pão de Açúcar (app) or Rappi Turbo
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Rua dos Bandeirantes in Cambuí for upscale bars; Barão Geraldo for student pubs
- Street Food Stalls
- Feira Noturna (Night Market) at Centro de Convivência
- Popular International Cuisine
- Lagundri (South Asian) and Kaizen Japanese Food
Essentials
- City
- Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
- Population
- Approx. 1,139,000
- Internet Speed
- 95 Mbps average (Fiber is common via Vivo or Claro)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 USD ≈ 5.00 BRL (Real); banks include Itaú, Bradesco, and Santander
- Tap Water
- Not recommended for drinking; use filtered water or buy bottles (Galão)
- Power
- 127V/220V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type N (three-pin Brazilian standard)
- SIM Card
- Vivo, Claro, and TIM; R$ 30 - R$ 60 for 10GB+ data
- Banking for Expats
- Nubank (digital), Revolut (multi-currency), and Wise are widely accepted
- Accommodation
- Airbnb, QuintoAndar (long-term), and local Pousadas
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, PIX (instant transfer) and cards are used everywhere, even by street vendors
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb and Booking.com; average R$ 3,500/month for a central studio
- Budget Accommodation
- Hostel Sousas (R$ 80/night) or Ibis Budget Campinas Aquidaban (R$ 180/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Cambuí (High-end, safe, nightlife) and Barão Geraldo (Bohemian, near UNICAMP)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Cambuí for amenities or Mansões Santo Antônio for modern gated apartments
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Impact Hub Campinas (Cambuí) - R$ 70/day pass
- Best Cafe for Work
- Starbucks at Iguatemi Mall or Maria Antonieta (Cambuí) - Great Wi-Fi and pastries
- Networking Events
- Campinas Tech Meetups often held at the Unicamp Innovation Agency (Inova)
- Social Events for Expats
- InterNations Campinas Chapter and local Language Exchange meetings at Giovannetti
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber (most popular) and 99 (often cheaper)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Tembici (Itaú bike-sharing) available in major parks and Cambuí
- Best Beach Nearby
- Santos or Guarujá (approx. 2.5 hours drive / 160km)
- Top Regional Airline
- Azul Brazilian Airlines (Hub located at Viracopos Airport)
- Top International Airline
- TAP Air Portugal, Copa Airlines (both fly from Viracopos/VCP)
- Highway Access
- Excellent; Rodovia Bandeirantes (SP-348) and Rodovia Anhanguera (SP-330)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Terminal Multimodal Ramos de Azevedo (Main bus terminal)
- Public Transport Passes
- Bilhete Único Campinas (R$ 5.90 per ride)
- Regional Travel
- Cometa or Caprioli buses to São Paulo (1.5 hours, R$ 45)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Hospital Vera Cruz or Centro Médico de Campinas
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Surya Yoga (Cambuí) and Arte de Viver (Barão Geraldo)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Smart Fit (Multiple locations, R$ 120/month) and Bodytech (Iguatemi Mall)
- Laundry Services
- 5àsec Textile Expert (Cambuí) and local 'Lavanderia Self-Service' outlets
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Torre do Castelo (Water tower with 360 view) and Catedral Metropolitana
- Museums & Art Venues
- MACC (Museum of Contemporary Art of Campinas)
- Historical Sites
- Fazenda Tozan (Coffee history tours) and Maria Fumaça steam train
- Religious Sites
- Basílica Nossa Senhora do Carmo
- Annual Events
- Campinas Restaurant Week and Virada Cultural
- Cultural Districts
- Barão Geraldo (Arts and University district)
- Theater Venues
- Teatro Castro Mendes
- Local Markets
- Feira de Artesanato no Centro de Convivência (Weekends)
- Music Scene
- Wood’s Campinas (Sertanejo) and Delta Blues Bar
- Street Art
- Vila Itapura murals and various underpasses/viaducts
- Cooking Classes
- Edu Guedes Cooking School (Campinas branch)
- Art Galleries
- Galeria de Arte Unicamp
- Historic Buildings
- Palácio dos Jequitibás (City Hall)
- Local Heritage
- Coffee production heritage; Campinas was the 'Coffee Capital' of Brazil
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Parque Portugal (Lagoa do Taquaral) and Joaquim Egídio district
- National Parks Nearby
- Serra do Japi (Jundiaí, 40 mins away) - Atlantic Forest reserve
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Ciclovia do Taquaral (5km loop) and the trails in Sousas
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Pico das Cabras in Joaquim Egídio (Observatory area)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Bosque dos Jequitibás (Urban forest)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Private campsites in the Serra das Cabras area
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Correios (Post Office) and Loggi
- Tech Repair Services
- Oficina do Smartphone (Cambuí)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Tênis Clube de Campinas
- Language Classes
- Cultura Inglesa or local tutors via Superprof
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Biblioteca Central Cesar Lattes (Unicamp) - Huge and academic
- Community Centers
- SESC Campinas (Excellent subsidized arts/sports)
- Gaming Lounges
- X- there is no major commercial lounge; most gaming is at 'Lan Houses' in the center
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Horse Racing at Hipódromo de Campinas (Bonfim)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. R$ 7,500/m² (e.g., 40m² = R$ 300,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. R$ 5,000/m² (e.g., 40m² = R$ 200,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. R$ 8,200/m² (e.g., 60m² = R$ 492,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. R$ 5,500/m² (e.g., 60m² = R$ 330,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. R$ 7,800/m² (e.g., 80m² = R$ 624,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. R$ 5,200/m² (e.g., 80m² = R$ 416,000)
- Corporate Tax
- Approx. 34% (Combined IRPJ and CSLL)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- Currently 0% in Brazil (subject to legislative change)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents after 183 days
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 27.5%
- VAT
- Complex system (ICMS, IPI, PIS, COFINS) totaling approx. 25-30%
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, profits from foreign subsidiaries are taxed in Brazil
- Property Tax
- IPTU (Annual, varies by zone and size; approx. 1% of market value)
- Property Transaction Tax
- ITBI (Typically 2% to 3% in Campinas)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No 0% tax; however, Brazil offers a specific Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV)