Campos do Jordão is a Brazilian tourist city located in the Serra da Mantiqueira, in the state of São Paulo.
It was founded in the year 1874 and developed as a tuberculosis treatment center in the 1920s due to its cold and dry climate.
In the 1940s, it began to attract tourists from São Paulo's high society, and has since become a popular destination for those looking to escape the heat of nearby cities.
The city is also known for its European architecture, its natural landscapes, its gastronomy and its cultural festivals.
See more about the history of Campos do Jordão
See also information on São Paulo.
