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Before you go
Your trip to Barretos.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Barretos – SP Destination Águas Sertanejas about 420 km from São Paulo
How to get there
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Aeroporto de São José do Rio Preto (SJP) São José do Rio Preto · 115 km
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Terminal Rodoviário de Barretos 2 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Via highways in northern São Paulo state, about 60 km from Olímpia and 420 km from the city of São Paulo. The bus station has lines from São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto and other cities. The nearest airports with regular flights are São José do Rio Preto and Ribeirão Preto, a little more than 100 km away.
How many days
One day for the Parque do Peão, the Memorial do Peão and the downtown area. During the Cowboy Festival, three or four days.
When to go
In August, for the Cowboy Festival. August is dry, with hot days and cooler nights; from December to March it is very hot and rains more.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Practical tip. The Parque do Peão is a few kilometers from downtown, and having a car makes it easier to combine Barretos with Olímpia and other nearby towns.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Barretos
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Morning
Parque do Peão and Memorial
Visit the Parque do Peão, the horseshoe-shaped arena designed by Oscar Niemeyer and the Memorial do Peão de Boiadeiro, which tells the story of the festival.
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Afternoon
Downtown and Lakes Region
Return to downtown to see the Cathedral of the Divine Holy Spirit and finish the day walking around the Lakes Region.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Barretos outside the Cowboy Festival?
The Parque do Peão, with Oscar Niemeyer’s arena and the Memorial do Peão de Boiadeiro, the Cathedral of the Divine Holy Spirit and the Lakes Region.
How far is Barretos from Olímpia?
About 60 km, which makes it possible to combine both cities on the same trip.
What is the nearest airport to Barretos?
São José do Rio Preto and Ribeirão Preto, a little more than 100 km away, with regular flights.
Is the Parque do Peão open outside the festival?
Yes, the park receives visitors year-round. Confirm opening hours before you go.