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Sao Jose Dos Campos
São José dos Campos is a municipality and a major city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil and one of the most important industrial and research centers in Latin America.
It is located in the Vale do ParaÃba (Paraiba Valley), between the two most active production and consumption regions in the country, São Paulo (80 km from the city) and Rio de Janeiro (320 km).
According to a 1999 UN study, São José dos Campos was rated one of the top 25 Brazilian cities for quality of life. With its high per capita income, long life expectancy and high level of infrastructure, São José dos Campos is a safe and secure city that offers a wide variety of stores and services. A native of São José dos Campos is called joseense.
Geographic information
Area
total area: 1099.60 km² (about 425 miles²)*urban area: 298.99 km² (27.19%)*metropolitan area (east): 45.04 km² (4.09%)*metropolitan area (north): 81.18 km² (7.38%)*rural: 673.39 km² (61.23%)
Borders
Northern Border: Camanducaia, Sapucaà Mirim in Minas GeraisSouthern Border: JacareÃ, Jambeiro in São Paulo StateEastern Border: Monteiro Lobato, Caçapava in São Paulo StateWestern border: Igaratá, Joanópolis, Piracaia in São Paulo State
Cityscape
The municipality is comprised by three districts: São José dos Campos - the city itself, (also the seat), Eugênio de Melo and São Francisco Xavier. The last one is known for its natural sites and ecotourism.
The district of São José dos Campos is also subdivided into 2 subdistricts (São José dos Campos and Santana do ParaÃba).
However, for administrative purposes, the city is composed of 7 urban regions: Center, North, South, West, East, Southeast and São Francisco Xavier.
Climate
The climate is humid and subtropical, with the dry season in winter. The greatest precipitation occurs from November to March, contributing to 72% of the annual volume.
The annual average relative humidity is 76%. Tropical air masses predominate during 50% of the year and colder air masses predominate for the rest of the year
In the summer, the average maximum temperature is 29 °C and in the winter, the average minimum temperature is 12°C. The average annual temperature is 20 °C.
Köppen climate classification: Cfa
Topography
Highlands predominate in the north region of the municipality, whose altitudes range from 660 the 975 meters. They are called Serra da Mantiqueira (Mantiqueira Range). There are also peaks and mountains that can reach up to 2082 meters.
In the urban area, there are rolling plateaus and hills.
In the south, the ridges of Serra do Mar form the boundary between the coastal plain and the inland plateau (planalto), which has an altitude of 400 to 500 meters.
Municipality: Elevations 550 m to 2,082 mCity: Elevations 550 m to 690 m, average of 660 meters
Hydrology
The municipality is located in the Hydrological Basin of the ParaÃba do Sul River that crosses the city longitudinally and names the region as Vale do ParaÃba (Paraiba Valley). The river has larger tributaries on the left bank than the right. However, on the right banks, the Jaguari River, Buquira River,and other tributaries are an important part of the city's drainage system. Some of these...
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| Tropical Islands of Rio de Janeiro |
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Your coach will pick you up from your hotel and will take the Rio-Santos road to Itacuruca. There you will board a schooner (locally known as 'saveiros'). A tray of tropical fruits will be served on board. A bar is also available on the boat. (Beverages are not included in tour price).
The schooner cruises the Sepetiba Bay, an area rich in natural beauty, where it is common for passengers to spot dolphins, giant king-fishers, parrots, turtles and sting-rays.
After stopping for a swim, you will continue to a tropical island where a delicious buffet lunch will be served. After lunch, there will still be time to explore the island before returning to Itacuruca.
The coach returns via Barra, a charming residential area of Rio, as well as America's Avenue with its modern shopping centers and buildings, Ayrton Senna Avenue and Sernambetiba Avenue, where exciting night life resides.
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| Jeep Tour of Rio de Janeiro |
4 hours |
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Enter the Tijuca Rain Forest on a open jeep where it is possible to see the contrast of a tropical forest in the middle of a big city. Pass by the 'Cachoeira dos macacos' (monkey's waterfall). At 'Vista Chinesa' (Chinese view) where you can take pictures, you will hear the history of the reforestation process of the forest and the importance of the 'Mata Atlantica' (Atlantic Forrest). You will also pass by the 'Mesa do Imperador' (Emperor's table), Cascatinha (Taunay's waterfall), and Capela Mayrink (Mayrink Chapel).
This tour involves trekking of approximately 1 hour through an easy trail, where the botanical aspect is developed, and you will have straight contact with the local nature ecosystem. During this tour you will be able to see different types of tropical fruits, trees, monkeys and other animals, as well as various kinds of birds and butterflies.
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In the city tour, you are invited to accomplish a historical and tourist recognition of the city of Fortaleza! The Portuguese people were the first non-native settlers of Ceara, that in dispute with Dutchmen around the Fort of Schooneborch, originated the small village that would officially become the city of Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assuncao, on April 13th, 1726. On this tour, you will visit the ancient and the young Fortaleza, which is today the fifth Brazilian capital with a population of approximately 2,200,000. The locals have worked together to maintain the beauty of the capital, and has kept its historical buildings and attractions, such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, Central Market, the President Castelo Branco Mausoleum, the Martyrs Square, the Center of Tourism and the Statue of Iracema in stunning conditions. The Beach of Meireles with its famous crafts fair, the beach that shelters the Rafts Harbor of Mucuripe and the famous beach 'Praia do Futuro' are also extremely popular attractions around Fortaleza. Other extraordinary monuments such as the Museum of Ceara and Jose de Alencar Theater are also found in the historical city of Fortaleza!
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