Campinas is one of the major cities in the State of Sao Paolo situated to the west of Rio de Janeiro. The City was founded in 1774 as a small trading post for miners and local farmers. It has an estimated population of 1 million residents. Crime mainly caused by urban migration and unemployment has recently started becoming a serious problem especially in the City’s favelas.

Economy:

Campinas is an economically vibrant industry with hundreds of industries and international firms based here. A technology advanced city, industry in Campinas produces; automobiles, electronics, telecommunication equipment, petroleum refining, food processing and pharmaceutical products.

Transport:

Campinas is adequately linked to other towns and cities in Sao Paolo via highways. The City is home to the Viracopos International Airport which caters for domestic and international passenger and cargo flights.

Tourism:

Campinas is more of a commerce city and most visitors here are usually on business trips or locals seeking employment. However there are a few interesting places to visit such as; the Coffee Museum, the Aquatic History Museum, the Monsenhor Jose Salim Ecological Park, the Santa Genebra Forest and the Sciences Dynamic Museum. Campina also has a number of night clubs featuring live entertainment and a variety of restaurants serving local and foreign cuisine.