Vinhedo

Vinhedo is a municipality in São Paulo state, located roughly 55 kilometers north of the capital at an elevation around 690 meters. The town sits on rolling terrain with residential neighborhoods, green spaces and some industrial zones spread across gently sloping streets and small parks.

The settlement grew from a small village called Rocinha and became an independent municipality in December 1948 after a public referendum. Growth accelerated in the following decades when industries moved in and the area became a residential hub for commuters from the metropolitan region.

The town takes its name from the early vineyards once planted across the area and celebrates this heritage through an annual grape festival. The event brings residents and visitors together around local food, wine-making demonstrations and live music.

The town is accessible by car from São Paulo via well-maintained rural highways and serves as a quieter lodging option for travelers seeking to avoid the urban center. Several language schools in the area offer short programs for visitors, and a few public parks provide spots for easy walks during the day.

The town scores above average on Brazilian development indicators for education and income, while recording one of the lowest rates of extreme poverty in the country. This combination shows in daily life, where well-kept school buildings and public facilities shape the urban landscape.

Location: São Paulo

Inception: 1948

Elevation above the sea: 691 m

Shares border with: Itatiba, Louveira, Itupeva, Valinhos

Website: http://vinhedo.sp.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -23.03000,-46.97500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:11