São José dos Campos

Tucked into the Paraíba do Sul River valley between the Serra da Mantiqueira and Serra do Mar, São José dos Campos is a city whose character is shaped by its position in one of southeastern Brazil’s main transport corridors. The Presidente Dutra highway links it with São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, while the surrounding valley remains an important route through the state. São José dos Campos is a major centre of Brazilian aerospace research and manufacturing: the National Institute for Space Research is based here, and aircraft maker Embraer was founded in the city in 1969. Its identity is distinctly urban and technological, set against the mountain horizons of the Paraíba Valley. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on the Paraíba Valley and São Paulo state.

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