Therapeutic water, rural tourism and water sports
Lindoia is regarded as the Brazilian Capital of Mineral Water and accounts for 40% of the mineral water consumed nationwide.
The Grande Lago (Big Lake) Complex has leisure options for travelers of all ages. In the big lake, which is 5 km long, the town hosts jet ski races and the São Paulo state championship of wakeboard.
The Cristo Redentor statue, the Arched Bridge and the Morro do Mosquito mountain, which is 1,200 meters above sea level, are other attractions of this town.
Several farms are open for visitation, and there it is possible to learn how wine and cachaça are made according to the local tradition, besides tasting typical local products and buying local handicraft.
Main attractions
Garrafa (Bottle Statue), Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer Statue), Largo da Matriz Square, Arched Bridge, Nossa Senhora de Brotas Shurch, Grande Lago Lindoia Lake, Peixe River, Rural Tourism.
Main events
Carnival (February/March), Anniversary (March), Saint Benedict Feast (June), Winter Festival (July), Rodeo (August), Patroness Feast (September), Guitar Festival (October).
Services
City Hall: www.lindoia.sp.gov.br
Tourist Office: (55 + 19) 3898-9900
Getting there
Lindoia is 135 km from São Paulo (SP).
Car: Rodovia Fernão Dias (BR-381) until you reach Atibaia and then take Rodovia Dom Pedro I (SP-0-65) until you reach Itatiba. Then take Rodovia das Águas (SP-360).
Bus:
Rápido Fênix - www.rapidofenix.com.br - Phone: (55 + 11) 2221-3906
Viação Bragança - www.viacaobraganca.com.br - Phone: (55 + 11) 6221-4718
Buses depart from Terminal Rodoviário Tietê (São Paulo - SP).
Hotels and Restaurants
Accommodation
Hotel Santiago 33 - Avenida 31 de Março, 845 - (55 + 19) 3898-1347
Pousada do Grande Lago - Rua Ver. Atílio Silotto, 153 - (55 + 19) 3898-2085
Hotel Fazenda Morro de Santo Agostinho - Rodovia Lindoia/Socorro SP 147 - Km 15,5 - (55 + 19) 3898-7111
Hotel Fazenda Pousada Sossego - Estrada vicinal Dr. Ângelo Antônio Mérola, Lavras - (55 + 19) 3898-1337
Pousada Bicigas - Avenida do Lago, 450 - (55 + 19) 3898-1412
Pousada Villa Vianna - Rod. Eng. Constâncio Cintra, KM 167 s/n- (55 + 19) 7816-7637 / 3898-1374
Chalé Parque Aquático - Avenida do Lago s/n - (55 + 19) 3898-1838
Dining
Bistekão - Avenida 31 de Março, 400 – Centro - (55 + 19) 3898-1790/ 97786812
Fogão D’Lenha - Rua Cel. Estevam Franco, 280 – Centro - (55 + 19) 3898-1716/3898-3462
Rancho do Leitão - Estrada Municipal Dr. Ângelo Antonio Mérola, s/n- (55 + 19) 7822-8482 / (55 + 19) 7822-7462
Churrascaria Godoy - Avenida 31 de Março, 845 – Centro - (55 + 19) 3898-1106
Zamboim - Avenida 31 de Março, 1005 – Centro - (55 + 19) 3898-1299
Terraço Caipira - Rodovia SP 147 km 23,7, Bairro dos Costas - (55 + 19) 3898-1277
