The new cable car in Parque Capivari, in Campos do Jordao, was opened on Sunday (6). The works, which began on November 22, 2021, are part of the third phase of the park revitalization project, which has a total cost of R$70 million. The cable car has two ride models, one for each enclosed cabin, seating up to eight people, and the other with a six-person chair. According to the government of São Paulo, this is the first hybrid model in Latin America.
Travel time is 3 minutes, at an altitude of 1800 meters and a maximum speed of 4 meters per second. The visitor can choose the cabin, closed or chair, to reach the viewpoint of Morro do Elefante. The attraction began in 1971 and was the first cable car operating in the country. Tickets can be purchased from Site from the garden And they cost R$59 each. The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday through Sunday.
The inauguration was attended by Governor Rodrigo Garcia and gave a free performance by singer Evan Lenz and the Brazil Jazz Sinfonica, as part of the Arte Primavera – Campos: Florada Cultural Festival. At that time, García changed the name of Parque Capivari to Parque João Doria Capivari, in honor of the publicist and former federal deputy João Doria, father of the former state governor of the same name.
Doria was born in Salvador on December 21, 1919 and died on October 17, 2000. His state during the military dictatorship, in April 1964, was rescinded by Institutional Act No. 1, and exiled in Paris, where he studied Psychology at the Sorbonne and a master’s degree from the University of Sussex, UK.
Parque João Doria Capivari is privately managed by franchisor Eco Jordão. In addition to the cable car, it has a food court, a ferris wheel, Barkidspedal boats, mini train, carousel, super racing and a lake.
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Festival programming Arte na Primavera – Campos: Florada Cultural presents different artistic languages, such as theatre, dance and music. There are 11 shows and ten attractions, which will run through the end of this month. On the twelfth, at 4 p.m., A show it will be viola wheelWith Yasser Chidiac in Parque da Laguinha. And on the 13th, Paula Lima and São Paulo Big Band will also perform at 4pm.
On the 19th, at 19:00, and on the 20th, at 16:00, the show will be shown yarn from the body group. Dramatic Comedy the list, with Lilia Cabral and Giulia Bertoli, it will be presented on the 26th, at 7 pm, in the auditorium of Claudio Santoro. Ticket reservation required Site Simbla.
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