Day Trip to Aparecida

On this day trip to Aparecida from Sao Paulo, you'll explore the Brazilian city famous for the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, one of the largest in the world.

Description

We will depart from Sao Paulo and travel north-east to Aparecida, located in the valley of the River Paraíba do Sul. The city welcomes thousands of pilgrims annually.

Our first stop will be Porto do Itaguaçú, where the image of Our Lady of Aparecida was discovered in the 18th century. Here, you can see the small chapel dedicated to her, situated by the River Paraíba do Sul.

Next, we will visit the historical center of the city to see the Old Basilica of Aparecida. You will have 40 minutes of free time to explore or shop. Afterwards, we will cross the Passarela da Fé, a 35-meter high walkway connecting the Old Basilica with the National Shrine. This 389-meter-long walkway was built in 1972 and has become a tourist attraction.

The crossing will take approximately 20 minutes. Once at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, one of the world’s largest basilicas, you will explore its highlights, including the Sala das Promessas.

Later, you'll have free time for lunch and to explore the city, including options like the cable car, the Tower Museum, or Monte das Oliveiras. We will then return to the initial meeting point in Sao Paulo.

Hotel pickup

This day trip includes hotel pickup from hotels within a 4-mile (6-km) radius of Praça da Sé. If your accommodation is in a different area, pickup will be at the meeting point at 2355 Avenida Paulista.