Study Abroad in São Paulo: Cultural Excursions

From São Paulo, it is easy to reach many other locations in Brazil. The beaches on the Atlantic coast are just a short distance away; within easy reach for a day visit.

Guarujá (day visit)

Included in program fee

Students take a day trip to Guarujá, a beautiful beach in the state of São Paulo.

Transportation, lunch and some monitored activities are included.

São Roque (day visit)

Included in program fee

Visit São Roque, a beautiful city with a Mountain Park and vineyards. There is also the chance to see the San Antonio cathedral and to pass by the chocolate shop where you can see chocolates being made.

Transportation, lunch and the entrance to the Mountain Park of São Roque are included. Activities in the Mountain Park and ski and snowboarding equipment are not included.

Optional 3-day visit to Rio de Janeiro ($845)

Fly to Rio de Janeiro and transfer to a hotel situated in the famous Copacabana or Ipanema district.

The next day, visit to the statue of Christ the Redeemer located at Brazil’s most recognized location, the top of Corcovado Hill. Then head to Pão de Açucar (“Sugar Loaf”) which has become one of Rio’s main attractions due to its sheer height and unmistakable outline.

The next morning, take a tour of Jardim Botânico then enjoy free time before returning to São Paolo.

Flights, transportation, accommodations, breakfast, lunch and entrance fees as indicated are included. Students must enroll and pay for this excursion by April 15. Students who apply after the deadline may enroll subject to availability. If a minimum enrollment of 10 is not achieved, the tour may be cancelled. Once paid for in the U.S. optional excursions are non-refundable.

Dates and itineraries for all excursions are tentative and subject to change.