Saint Francis Xavier it was once considered a corner for cool people, but its true vocation is rest and contemplation. Well located and withdrawn at the same time, this district of São José dos Campos it is located in a valley embraced by the Serra da Mantiqueira mountain range, just two and a half hours from São Paulo capital. With good tourist infrastructure, it offers options for all tastes. The care in hospitality is a common feature, from the finest to the most modest place, and this quality extends to accommodation, gastronomy and leisure options. it is to feel like a guest of this little Eden and come back more often.
Understand
Saint Francis Xavier it was the passage and landing of drovers who came from Minas Gerais to trade in the most populated regions of the Paraíba Valley, in particular São José dos Campos and jacarei. The trail used descended to Serra de Santa Barbara through the dense forest, passing by the snorer and Soca water, heading to the Santana Neighborhood in São José dos Campos, the main commercial center at the time.
The village created in 1882 consisted of a chapel built in rammed earth and about ten houses, a public school, a warehouse and a pharmacy (pharmacy).
In 1911, public lighting was inaugurated. The small kerosene lamps were brought from São José dos Campos and placed in the streets at a distance of 10 meters from each other. A person walked the streets daily to light them and then at 10 pm to turn them off. At that time, all urban improvements were carried out by the residents themselves, coordinated by a City Hall inspector who called people to work. Access to São José dos Campos at this time was through the Cafundó and Água Soca districts.
Saint Francis Xavier it was one of the strategic points of the Paulistas in the Revolutions of 1930 and 1932. The surveillance of the SP-MG border was carried out by 150 men. At this time, the residents report that many families left their land for fear of the revolution, and for the abuse of soldiers who consumed food without paying and used the horses without even asking to borrow.
From 1932 onwards, Mr. Pedro David, while councilor in São José dos Campos, opened roads between the neighborhoods, inaugurated electricity and carried out other improvements. The parish church was renovated between 1942 and 1951 and only the tower remained in rammed earth. The population was supplied with water from streams and springs in the region; to solve this problem, a small reservoir was installed and distributed water through spouts installed at strategic points in the city. In mid-1976, the supply was taken over by a state-owned company, through household connections. Even today you can find brands from that time, there are still two spouts, both on Rua Luciano José das Neves.
Saint Francis Xavier of 322 km², it has lived much of its history exclusively in agriculture, but since 1992 its ecotourism vocation has grown, especially due to a municipal law that transformed more than half of the District into an environmental preservation area, imposing severe restrictions on deforestation and new construction. . Saint Francis Xavier today is also a State APA by Law No. 11.262 of 11/08/2002 and is the most significant green area in the Municipality of São José dos Campos.
Saint Francis Xavier it is 720 m altitude and can be reached from the SP 50, which connects São José to Monteiro Lobato. There are about 54 km of asphalt full of curves and nature, in a peculiar touch. If the goal is more adventure, you can get there on an even more fun stretch of ground, via the Ezequiel Alves Graciano Road that connects São Francisco Xavier to Joanópolis and Monte Verde, in Minas Gerais. From Joanópolis there are 10 km of asphalt, 15 km of land, some farm gates, over 27 km of asphalt, totaling no more than 50 km. Along the way you will find some of the coolest landscapes in Mantiqueira and can be covered by car, as long as you are calm and patient, on a day reserved for contemplation.
Electricity
It is used in Saint Francis Xavier only one type of voltage: 220V with alternating current of 60 Hz. Check the voltage switch before turning on any non-bivolt appliance. The city has excellent electrical service.
Climate
Temperatures
Average annual - 17.5°C
Summer - From 10 to 33.5°C
Autumn - From 6 to 30°C
Winter - From 1.5 to 25°C
Spring - From 8 to 30.5°C
To arrive
By car
- Starting from São Paulo: Via Nova Dutra, follow to São José dos Campos and take the exit at Km 152 (notice that the mileage is decreasing), follow the roadside road, go under the viaduct and take the access loop. now you are in ring road and just follow the signs for San Francisco Xavier. Via Ayrton Senna Go to Km 96 from oak pinto, access the Tamoios Highway (SP 99) in the sense São José dos Campos, and enter the ring road. From there, just follow the signs for São Francisco Xavier. From Sampa to there it is about 138 km.
- starting from Rio de Janeiro: Via Nova Dutra, follow to São José dos Campos and take the exit at Km 147, follow the road marginal and take the exit to Nelson D'Ávila Avenue. At the third lighthouse (corner of Habib's), take a right and access the ring road. Now just follow the signs for San Francisco Xavier. Via Ayrton Senna, go to Km 98, access the Tamoios Highway (SP 99) in the sense São José dos Campos, and enter the ring road. From there, just follow the signs for São Francisco Xavier. From Rio to there are about 375 km
By bus
THE Eight Brothers (12-3941-3019) there are vehicles leaving the "new bus station" in São José dos Campos (phone 12-3922-0956) and the São Bento bus (12-3921-7277) has a bus service leaving every hour from the “old bus station” (12-3941-3019).
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Saint Francis Xavier it has some bike and trekking trails, free flight ramp, paragliding and canoeing. Most of the attractions are on private land.
- . It is a public waterfall, 15 meters high and several falls. It is located in the tourist area of Pedro David. Pedro David Municipal Road 3 km beyond São Francisco Xavier, towards Joanópolis.
- . 1,600 m altitude on average – takes you to beautiful landscapes on the border with Sapucaí Mirim, already in Minas Gerais. Access is via municipal roads Peter David (15 km) and Rio Manso (10 km on land). There, meet the Tapir Snout Peak (1712 m, rappel with a 65 m descent in the first phase and minus 40 m in the second. ) and the Blue Grass Stone (1400 m).
- . 1,578 m of altitude – there are also some rapids along the way. To get to know it, it is 20 km along the Pedro David Municipal Road and the last 12 through the Santa Bárbara Municipal Road on a well-preserved, even wet, stretch of land. ask for the Red stone (1 836 m), which is 3 km from Estrada Santa Bárbara on the Municipal Road that takes its name from the stone.
- , Santa Barbara road, km 08, ☎(12)3926-1214 - (12)99771-2103(Whatsapp), email: [email protected]. Trails and waterfalls, well signposted and easily accessible. For those who don't stay there, there is a ticket payment
Knife
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Workshops and Crafts
- , Estrada do Rio Manso 2 317.
- , Estrada Ezequiel Alves Graciano 16 000.
- , Ezequiel Alves Graciano 360 Road.
- , Estrada das Lavras 4 800. Production of exclusive ceramic pieces.
With the
- , Rua Ezequiel Alves Graciano 16 - Center, ☎(12) 3926-1422. Sunday and Monday from 11am to 7pm and Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 8pm.. Trout specialty with the most incredible flavors imaginable. In addition to taking care of the kitchen, chef and owner Marina Fornitano creates handicraft items that decorate the environment. Overlooking the Serra da Mantiqueira, the room accommodates customers interested in tasting trout-based dishes. The chips of smoked fish with cashew nuts and toast is a starter for recipes such as the tropical one, which combines fish fillet with banana heart, shitake and raisin. Among the drinks, the passion fruit caipirosca is the most requested. The applesauce with cinnamon completes the meal. BRL 20.00 - BRL 80.00.
drink and go out
- , São Sebastião Square 105. Thursday and Friday from 4 pm to 11 pm, Saturday and holidays from 1 pm to 0:30 am and Sunday from 1 pm to 7 pm. January and July holidays are also on Wednesdays.. Scraps from the former São Paulo Gasometer, a 19th century manufacturing structure, crossed the curves of the Serra towards Mantiqueira to be rebuilt in São Francisco Xavier. There, the Photozophy Art & Kitchen, a space to feed body and soul. Among the cuisine specialties are handcrafted dishes, created with fresh ingredients and whenever possible organic. Salads, pastas, meats, desserts that explore combinations and flavors of products from the region and international cuisine. O Photozophy highlights its cultural vocation with a program throughout the year. Every Saturday and holidays, artists who show why Brazilian music is so admired around the world take to the stage.
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Economic
- , Canon Antonio Manzi 76 Square - Center, ☎(12) 3926-1180. Great location in downtown San Francisco Xavier.
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