North Coast (São Paulo)

The "Historical Valley" is a cluster of small cities of the Paraíba valley that had large importance during the XIX century coffee farming era. Most of the circuit can be visited using the Rodovia dos Tropeiros historical road, used since the XVII century, that links Rodovia Dutra (near Cachoeira Paulista) to Bananal. The road passes through the cities of Silveiras, Areias, São José do Barreiro, Arapeí and Bananal, offering historical constructions, both in the urban and rural area, and beautiful views of the Serra da Bocaina. Outside the Tropeiros road, the circuit includes the cities of Cunha and Queluz.

This circuit does not offer much in terms of historical constructions, but rather cooler temperatures, beautiful nature and fresh mountain air of the Serra da Mantiqueira. It is composed by the cities of Campos do Jordão, Santo Antônio do Pinhal, São Bento do Sapucaí, Pindamonhangaba, São Francisco Xavier (district of São José dos Campos), Monteiro Lobato and Piquete. Campos de Jordão is the most used base for exploring the circuit, but high accommodation prices, especially in July, may make you consider other cities. Taubaté, although not part of the circuit, may be a convenient base if you also want to explore other parts of the region.

This small circuit is composed by the cities of Aparecida, Cachoeira Paulista and Guaratinguetá, offering historical and cultural attractions related to the Catholic faith.