São Paulo · Brazil
Where to stay in Barueri
Barueri is a city in São Paulo, Brazil, home to about 334,000 people.
- Best months
- June to August
- Nearest airport
- CGH26 km · Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport
- Currency
- BRLBrazilian real
- Time zone
- America/Sao Paulo
- Language
- Portuguese, Brazilian Sign Language
About
About Barueri
Barueri is a Brazilian municipality in the State of São Paulo located in the northwestern part of the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo. The population is 316,473 (2022 census) in an area of 65.70 km2 (25.37 sq mi).
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Things to do
What to see and do in Barueri
See
Other than the skyscrapers and the "artificial urban feel" of Alphaville, there are a few places in Barueri worth visiting.
- Parque Ilha do Tamboré
- Fonte Cunhatã
- Igreja Matriz de Barueri
- Municipal Museum of Barueri
Do
Alphaville is a typical business tourism destination, with not much to do besides shopping, drinking and dining. Sports are mostly done inside the gated communities, and cultural activities are few (mostly children-oriented) as they tend to be absorbed by nearby São Paulo.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Barueri
3 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Tree Premium Alphaville | 2.9 km | |
| HB Hotels Sequóia Alphaville | 3.1 km | |
| Sol Alphaville Hotel & Residence | 3.2 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Barueri
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Barueri are June to August. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C; January is the wettest, with about 281 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Barueri: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), about 26 km from the city centre in a straight line; São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, 42 km) and Viracopos International Airport (VCP, 62 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
By far the best way to get to Alphaville from São Paulo is by car, by taking BR 374 (Rod. Castelo Branco), utilizing exits 21 through 23 to access the neighbourhood. Toll payment is required. For Barueri, utilize exits 26 through 28, closest to the city center. From São Paulo, the Alphaville center can be reached by metropolitan bus (EMTU). There are several bus options (check the EMTU website), but they typically take 2 hours and costs about 12 reais. The bus lines that depart from metro stations in São Paulo are 116, 818 (Armênia station), 378, 378PR1 (Paraíso) and 524 (Barra Funda).
Getting around
The Alphaville and Barueri centers are compact enough to be explored on foot. Public transport consists of buses, operated by Benfica. A car is generally the most convenient way of moving from one part of the city to another.
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CGH · Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport
GRU · São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport
VCP · Viracopos International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Barueri
Eat
As one may expect, Alphavile is the center of high-end gastronomy in Barueri. There is no shortage of choices of restaurants, but there isn't much authenticity either - the best restaurants in the area are native from São Paulo or other cities.
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Questions
Barueri: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Barueri?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Barueri are June to August. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C; January is the wettest, with about 281 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Barueri?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), about 26 km from the city centre in a straight line; São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, 42 km) and Viracopos International Airport (VCP, 62 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Barueri?
Brazilian real (BRL).
Nearby
Destinations near Barueri
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.