Our Lady of Aparecida

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Sat 10 Oct – Mon 12 Oct is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.

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Where to go for Our Lady of Aparecida

Our Lady of Aparecida, Brazil's patron saint, is honoured on 12 October, which is also Children's Day. In spring the date suits pilgrimages, family trips and short getaways to mountain towns or the coast, especially when it falls on a Monday or Friday.

Budget-friendly

• Guaratinguetá · São Paulo

  Next to the town of Aparecida, Guaratinguetá is a practical base for visiting the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, the focus of the holiday. It is also the birthplace of Frei Galvão, the first Brazilian-born saint.

  Typically around 12 October: high 29°C (84°F), low 17°C (62°F), rain on 59% of days.

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• Poços de Caldas · Minas Gerais

  A spa town on a high plateau in southern Minas Gerais, with thermal baths, a cable car up to a viewpoint over the city, and sweets and cheeses sold around the central square. Mild spring days suit walks in the surrounding hills.

  Typically around 12 October: high 32°C (90°F), low 19°C (66°F), rain on 44% of days.

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• Santos · São Paulo

  The coffee port of São Paulo state has long beachfront gardens, a coffee museum in the old Coffee Exchange and a museum about Pelé, who played for the local club. It is close enough to the state capital for an easy weekend.

  Typically around 12 October: high 26°C (78°F), low 20°C (68°F), rain on 57% of days.

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Mid-range

• Blumenau · Santa Catarina

  Founded by German immigrants, Blumenau keeps that heritage in its half-timbered buildings, breweries and dishes such as sausages and stuffed duck. The city holds its Oktoberfest in October, so check the festival dates whether you want to join it or avoid it.

  Typically around 12 October: high 23°C (74°F), low 15°C (58°F), rain on 69% of days.

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• Curitiba · Paraná

  The capital of Paraná is known for planned green spaces such as the Botanical Garden, the Ópera de Arame theatre set in a former quarry, and the Italian restaurants of Santa Felicidade. Spring is a pleasant time for its parks.

  Typically around 12 October: high 24°C (75°F), low 14°C (57°F), rain on 69% of days.

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Trip ideas chosen by Public Holidays World, not sponsored. “Typically” lines are past averages, not forecasts; when the date is within about 9 days, a forecast is shown too.