- 1 Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro, Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, s/nº (taking the access to the airport), ☏ +55 12 3947-7844. Sa Su 09:00-17:00. Created to rescue the history of the technological progress the city, showcasing mainly military and aerospace equipment developed in the country, including the second prototype of the Bandeirante, the first Brazilian commercial and military aircraft. In the outside there is a tribute to the men who died in an accident at the Alcântara Launch Center, in 22 August 2003. free.
- 6 Igreja Matriz de São José dos Campos, Pça. Cônego João M. Guimarães, 69 - Centro, ☏ +55 12 3921-5516. Located in the place of foundation of São José dos Campos. It was constructed in 1934 to replace the original church, which had collapsed in 1831.
- 7 Parque Santos Dumont, Rua Engenheiro Prudente Meirelles de Moraes, 1000 - Vila AdyAna, ☏ +55 12 3921-7066. 04:00-22:00. The urban park pays a tribute to the Brazilian aviation pioneer Santos Dumont. It contains the third prototype of the Brazilian-made Bandeirante aircraft, and a replica of the 14-Bis airplane made by Santos Dumont. It also contains sport facilities and a Japanese garden. free.
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Private airport and city transfers for São José dos Campos — fixed price, driver waiting for you.
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- Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.