'''Campo Grande''' [http://www.campogrande.ms.gov.br] is the capital city of Mato Grosso do Sul in Brazil
Understand
Campo Grande is a modern, pleasant town of 800,000 (2007) that sits in the middle of Brazilian cattle country. The city serves as the main gateway to the southern part of the Pantanal. It is known in Brazil for as the ''brown city'' because of the local soil color. Its inhabitants are called campo-grandenses.
The culture of the city betrays a heritage of native Indians and diverse races (Italian, German, Syrian-Lebaneses, Japanese, Paraguayans, Bolivians, among others).
Get in
Campo Grande has an airport served by TAM [http://www.tam.com.br/] and Gol [http://www.voegol.com.br/].
There are buses to numerous destinations, including Corumba (5-6 hours, on the border with Bolivia), Bonito, Iguacu Falls, Sao Paulo (13 to 15 hours) and Rio de Janeiro (20 hours).
When arriving by bus, there is the Campo Grande Youth Hostel directly across from the bus station. It is quiet and conveinient for those on a small budget.
Get around
Campo Grande's center is small enough for walking around.
The '''tourist office bus''' or '''City Tour''' on the corner of Av. Alfonso Pena and Av. Noroeste can be very helpful and the staff speak English.
See
Parks
'''Inferninho''' - This, park located outside of the urban perimeter, has some waterfalls.
'''Ayrton Senna Park''' - Tuesday to Sunday, 8 am to 7 pm.
'''Parque Ecologico do Soter''' - It is the newest park in the city. Projected as a model park, it is comprised of 22 hectares of green areas, multi-sports squares, skate park, cycling trails and a ''churrasco'' kiosk.
'''Park Estadual do Prosa''' - Area of 135 hectares with motorbike trails.
'''Park Florestal Antonio de Albuquerque/Horto-Florestal''' - A green area of 4.5 hectares with some species of native trees. A prominent landmark of the city, it also possesses a library, snack bar, playground, skate park, and cycling trails.
'''Itanhanga Park''' ? Kiosks and a children's park. 6:30 am - 9:30 pm.
'''Jacques da Luz Park'''
'''Parque das Nacoes Indigenas (Afonso Pena av.)''' ? considered one of the biggest urban parks of the world, with an extension of 119 hectares. It offers good infrastructure for leisure and sports.
'''Parque dos Poderes''' ? It also shelters diverse sectors of the state administration and the infrastructure of the TVE. Although urbanizado, is possible to find quatis, armadillos and lobinhos.
'''Ary Coelho Plaza''', Afonso Pena av. ? Its huge fountain was once a stage for grand political events. It is the most traditional square of the city.
'''Praca Cuiaba'''
'''Praca of Araras (Av. Joao Rosa Pires with Dom Aquino)'''
'''Belmar Fidalgo Sporting Complex'''
'''Praca dos Imigrantes'''
'''Praca Oshiro Takamari''' - where the Aboriginal Fair functions
'''Praca da Republica''', Av. Afonso Pena. Containing a monument to Japanese immigration.
'''Praca Vilas-Boas''' - Known for its fish-like shape.
Museums
'''Arnaldo Estevao de Figueiredo Memorial House''', Av. Calogeras, 2163. Constructed in 1921, it keeps alive the history of Mato Grosso do Sul.
'''Museum of Search and Rescue Aviation''' (''Museo de Aviacao de Busca e Salvamento'')
'''Museum of Image and Sound''' (MIS)
'''Museum of Contemporary Art''' (MARCO, R. Barao do Rio Branco, 2155). In addition to local plastic artists, this museum presents samples of artists of other states.
'''Museum of Natural History'''
'''Jose Antonio Pereira Museum''', Av. Guaicurus. Donated by the founder of the city to one of its children. Today it recounts the history of the state capital.
'''Lidia Bais Museum'''
'''Dom Bosco Regional Museum''', R. Barao do Rio Branco, 1611. Learn about the Bororo, Caraja and Xavante tribes.
Patrimonio
'''Estation Ferroviaria da Novoeste (old Railroad the Northwest of Brazil - N.O.B.) ''' - was construido by a comitiva (that it arrived in 1907), commanded for the engineer Emilio Schenoor, who signed contract with the federal government. patrimonio protected for law.
''' Monument of the Aviator ''' - the airplane was used in 2a world-wide war and homages the Tenete Aviator Keys Son
''' Monument of Japanese Immigration ''' - the Japanese colony of the state homages, that arrived at the beginning of century XX.
''' Monument of the Immigrants (Landmark of the Foundation of the city) ''' - it homages the first families of migrantes that had come of Minas Gerais and is represented by an ox car.
''' Dwelling of the Bais (Av. the Northwest, 5140) ''' - tumbled as historic site, is a permanent space for musical expositions of art and spectacles. Constructed in 1918 and revitalized in 1993, today he is palco of cultural samples and tourist information
''' Obelisco ''' - inaugurated in 1933 and tumbled as patrimony in 1975. Considered a reference of the city
''' Palace of the Communications ''' - known as Educative TV, the palace consumed about 8 million dollar in its construction. Considered the higher masonry tower of the world with 100m and the direction of the TVE functions there.
''' Clock of the 14 (Av. Calogeras with Alfonso Pena) ''' - He was one of the first monuments that the city received, was demolido and after some decades, was rescued given its historical value. Inaugurated in 2000, she is one talks back of the original, that was demolido on behalf of the progress. * ''' Village of the Railroad workers ''' - constructed for the installation of the employees and its familiar ones.
Churches
'''Igreja Matriz de Santo Antonio/Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Abadia''' - constructed in homage to the patron of the city in 1880, it was the first church to be constructed in Campo Grande.
'''Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Perpetuo Socorro'''
''' Parish of San Francisco de Assis''', R. 14 of July. Situated at the side of the railroad station. Considered one of the biggest historical constructions of Campo Grande, it is a landmark in the oldest part of the city.
''' Parish of Sao Jose''', R. Dom Peter Celestino, corner with r. Dom Aquino. Constructed in 1938, it is among the most frequent churches in the city.
Do
Get a sweet tan.
Buy
The local crafts are definitely what you go to want to go for here. Also try some typical fruits such as araca and bocaiuva. Don't fail to stop by the '''House of the Craftsman''' and '''Barroarte Fair'''. '''Rua 14 de Julho''' is also a good option for purchases.
Artesanato
'''Barroarte'''
'''House of the Craftsman '''
'''Central Fair'''
'''Aboriginal Fair''' - Where the indians didisplay and market their handicrafts.
'''Memorial of the Indigenous Culture '''
'''Antonio Valente Municipal Market ''' - constructed in 1933.
''' First Trace '''
''' Land & Tram '''
Malls
'''Camelodromo ''' - Organized "shopping mall" of street vendors with 464 "stores", mostly selling cheap imports and knock-offs.
'''Marrakesh Center ''', Rua Antonio Mario Coelho, corner with Rua 25 de Dezembro. Small commercial center with 20 stores.
'''Shopping Campo Grande ''' - Only actual major shopping mall in town, with 160 stores and 10 theatre multiplex called Cinemark.
'''Shopping Pantanal ''', Rua Mal Candido Mariano Rondon, 1518. Small commercial center with 90-plus stores.
'''Patio Avenida ''', Avenida Afonso Pena has a little theater, academy, a lan house, and some stores.
Eat
'''A Saladeria''', Shopping Campo Grande, 2nd floor. Tel.(67) 3029-2068 - Salad and Grill
'''A Tavola Con Toscano ''', Rua Jornalista Belizario Lima, 388. Tel.(67) 3324-2634
'''Acepipe Restaurante''', Rua Eduardo Santos Pereira, 645. Tel.- (67) 3383-4287
'''Bar e Restaurante Litani''', Rua Euclides da Cunha, 707 - Jardim dos Estados - Cozinha arabe
'''Bella Parmegiana''' , Shopping Campo Grande Lj. 803. Tel.(67) 3326-5444
'''Boi de Ouro''', Rua Antonio Arantes, 307. Tel.(67) 3326-5463
'''Campo Grande Youth Hostel''', Rua Joaquim Nabuco 185, has a noisy but convenient cafe just outside the reception. It has beer and vegetarian options.
'''Cantina Mama Italia''', Rua Dr. Arthur Jorge, 1223. Tel.(67) 3384-3926/82-8328
'''Cantina Masseria''', Av. Afonso Pena, 4311. Tel.(67) 3325-7722
'''Cantina Romana''', Rua da Paz, 237. Tel.(67) 3324-9777
'''Carlitos Pizzaria''', Rua Maracaju, 1428. Tel.(67) 3321-5486
'''Casa Colonial''', Av. Afonso Pena, 3997. Tel.(67) 3383-3207
'''Casa das Delicias''', Rua Candido Mariano, 1661. Tel.(67) 3384-2794
'''Casa do Peixe'''. Rua Joao Rosa Pires, 1030. Tel.(67) 3382-7121
'''Churrascaria Nilson''', Rua Jose do Patrocinio, 165. Tel.(67) 3342-5413
'''Costelaria do Gaucho Gastao''', Rua 14 de julho, 775. Tel.(67) 3384 4326
'''Delicias na Brasa''', Av. Mato Grosso, 2129. Tel.(67) 3325-9585
'''Dom Marchitto Pizzaria''', Rua Dom Aquino, 1600. Tel.(67) 3324-3643
'''Dom Pauligi Pizzaria''', Rua Dr. Arthur Jorge, 933. Tel.(67) 3325-7885
'''Emporio Arabe''', Rua 15 de Novembro, 2090. Tel.(67) 3383-154.
'''Fogao de Minas''', Rua Dom Aquino, . Tel.(67) 3325-5287
'''Galeteria Zanoto''', Rua Amazonas, 983. Tel.(67) 3321-0419
'''Gato Mia Pizzaria''', Rua Candido Mariano, 2511. Tel.(67) 3382-1036
'''Gourmet Parque''', Palacio Popular da Cultura. Tel.(67) 3326-4385
'''Khalil Karnes''', Rua Furnas. Tel.(67) 3326-3715
'''Komilao Restaurante''', Rua Candido Mariano, 2.383. Tel.(67) 3321-4286
'''L' Acqua In Bocca Pizzaria''', Av. Mato Grosso, 2521. Tel.(67) 3326-0003
'''Manura Cozinha Arabe''', Av. Mato Grosso, 579. Tel.(67) 3384-1464
'''Micheluccio Pizzaria''', Rua Euclides da Cunha, 135. Tel.(67) 3383-4218
'''Mr. Pizza''', Shopping Campo Grande Lj. 801. Tel.(67) 3326-8500
'''Multiplus Restaurantes''', Rua Candido Mariano, 2512. Tel.(67) 3325-6447
'''Nikko Restaurante''', Av. Ernesto Geisel, 5055. Tel.(67) 3382-8390
'''Nutrimais Alimento''', Aeroporto Internacional. Tel.(67) 3363-1885
'''Peixaria Corumbaense''', Av. Mato Grosso, 2661. Tel.(67) 3326-9381
'''Peixaria Pantanal''', Rua Rui Barbosa, 1111. Tel.(67) 3384-5677
'''Pizza & Pizza''', Rua Jose Antonio, 182. Tel.(67) 3325-6768
'''Pizza House''', Rua Jose Antonio, 523. Tel.(67) 3325-3000
'''Pizzaria Pantanal''', Rua Rui Barbosa, 1111. Tel.(67) 3384-5677
'''Pizzaria Romana''', Rua Bahia, 463. Tel.(67) 3321-3306
'''Restaurante Centurion''', Rua da Paz, 530. Tel.(67) 3321-1060
'''Restaurante e Pizzaria Afonso 3007''', Avenida Afonso Pena, 3007. Tel.(67) 3317-4810 - Excellent buffet during lunch and "rodizio de pizza" in the evening. Delicious Feijoada on Saturdays during lunch.
'''Restaurante China''', Rua Pedro Celestino, 750. Tel.(67) 3382-5091
'''Restaurante Famiglia Gianelli''', Tel.(67) 3384-4444/6431 email:gianelli@enersulnet.com.br -
'''Restaurante Feijao Preto''', Rua J. P. Souza, 831/Av. Marechal C. M. Rondon, 1.289. Tel.(67) 3325-4478/4487
'''Restaurante Fogo Caipira''', Rua Jose Antonio, 145 - Centro. Tel.(67) 3324-1641
'''Restaurante Hong Kong Senshin-An''', Rua Dr. Joao Rosa Pires, 761. Tel.(67) 3324-3237
'''Restaurante Hora do Almoco''', Rua Candido Mariano, 1656. Tel.(67) 3384-5386
'''Restaurante Palladares''', Rua Rui Barbosa, 3059. Tel.(67) 3324-7474
'''Restaurante Shimada''', Rua Antonio Correa, 776. Tel.(67) 3324-9752
'''Restaurante Yaki Soba''', Av. Ernesto Geisel, 5115. Tel.(67) 3321-0305
'''Rotisseria Campo Grande''', Av. Mato Grosso, 3025. Tel.(67) 3326-0602
'''Sabor Enquilo''', Rua Afoson Pena, 2223. Tel.(67) 3321-4726
'''San Marino Pizzas''', Av. Afonso Pena, 2716. Tel.(67) 3321-5084
'''Soba House''', Rua Tiete, 84 - Vila Planalto. Tel.(67) 3321-7391 - Tem pacu frito, caldo de piranha, dobradinha, etc.
'''Sobachopps''', Av. Mato Grosso , 2800. Tel.(67) 3326-5744
'''Sobaria Caranda''', Rua Vitorio Zeolla, 1870. Tel.(67) 3326-8001
'''Tasciana''', Rua das Garcas, 427. Tel.(67) 3321-8621
'''Tempero Baiano''', Rua Dom Aquino, 2.331. Tel.(67) 3324-5001
'''Vitorio's Churrascaria''', Av. Afonso Pena, 1907. Tel.(67) 3324-5001
'''Viva a Vida''', Rua Dom Aquino, 1.354 - Centro. Tel.(67) 3384-6524. Comida vegetariano.
'''Yotedy''', Parque das Nacoes Indigenas, 6200. Tel.(67) 3326-8137
'''Zitao Churrascaria''', BR 163 Km. 502. Tel.(67) 3354-1347
Drink
'''Atualmente''' Rua Brilhante, 2110. Tel.(67) 3331-1884
'''Aquila Fast Food''', Rua Dr. Arthur Jorge, 2042. Tel.(67) 3384-6777
'''Bar da BRAHMA ''', Rua Dr Mario Edson de Barros, 64. Tel.(67) 3326-2587
'''Bar do Ze''', Rua Barao do Rio Branco, 1213. Tel.(67) 3324-4169
'''Bilhar Snooker Sport Bar''', Rua 25 Dezembro, 1.737. Tel.(67) 3382-1134
'''BOB'S''', Shopping Campo Grande Lj. 802. Tel.(67) 3326-6271
'''Cafe Mostarda''', Avenida Afonso Pena, 3952. Tel.(67) 3324-4169
'''Cantina Mato Grosso''', Av. Mato Grosso, 5017. Tel.(67) 3326-4667
'''Cervejaria Bier Hof Chopp''', Av. Mato Grosso, 5017. Tel.(67) 3326-4576
'''Choperia 4 mil''', Av. Afonso Pena, 4.000. Tel.(67) 3325-9999
'''Confraria da Batata''', Rua Jose Antonio, 157. Tel.Fone: 67 3384 3333
'''GUGU Lanches''', Av. Afonso Pena, 1465. Tel.(67) 3321-4520
'''Kitanda Cafe Bar''', Rua Antonio Maria Coelho, 2421. Tel.(67) 3321-6839
'''Lalai Doces''', Rua Bahia, 999. Tel.(67) 3383-4160/3321-4777
'''Luz da Lua''', Rua Pedro Celestino, 1681. Tel.(67) 3382-1080
'''Madallena''', Rua Pedro Celestino, 1641. Tel.(67) 3383-5060
'''Narguille Bar''', Rua Espirito Santo, 429. Tel.(67) 3383-4505
'''Park's''', Rua Itacuru, 140 - Itanhanga. Tel.(67) 3382-6829
'''Pessimus''' Av. Afonso Pena, 3901.
'''Tabua de Frios''', Rua Antonio Maria Coelho, 2699. Tel.(67) 3324-8661
Kitai - Comida Japonesa. ua Euclides da Cunha, 228. ardim dos Estados. 67) 3213-1333. ww.sushikitai.com.br. Comida Japonesa com qualidade e bom preco.
Night Clubs
'''Tango''', Rua Candido Mariano, 2181. Tel.(67) 3028-4714
'''Tozen ''', Parque de Exposicoes Laucidio Coelho, 792.
'''Club Garage ''', Rua 13 de Maio, 2825. Tel.(67) 3383-3930 www.clubgarage.com.br
'''Free Song Karaoke''', Rua 7 de Setembro, 804 - Centro. Tel.(67) 3324-0707
'''Valley Acoustic Bar, Rua Jose Antonio, 792, Tel.(67) 3025-5676, www.valley.com.br
Sleep
'''Campo Grande Youth Hostel''', Rua Joaquim Nabuco 185, +55 67 3042-0508, +55 67 3321-0505. ''Hostelling International'' hostel with cheap private rooms located directly in the front of the bus station swimming pool and breakfast included.
'''Hotel Grande Anel''', Av. Matias Albuquerque, 39. Tel.(67) 3354 1260.
'''Hotel Iguacu''', Rua Dom Aquino, 761. Tel.(67) 3384 4621.
'''Hotel Nacional''', Rua Dom Aquino, 610. Tel.(67) 3384 6715.
'''Village Palace Hotel''', Rua Dom Aquino, 804. Tel.(67) 3382 1430.
'''Hotel Advanced''', Av. Calogeras, 1909. Tel.(67) 3321 5000
'''Hotel Binder Concord''', Av. Calogeras, 1624. Tel.(67) 3321 2999. Av. Calogeras, 1909(67) 3321 5000
'''Caranda Hotel''', Rua Joaquim Nabuco, 62. Tel.(67) 3382 8384.
'''Exceler Plaza Hotel''', Av. Afonso Pena, 444 - Amambai. Tel.(67) 3321-0102, [http://www.exceler.com.br]. Confortavel. Em avenida movimentada, perto do Aeroporto. Piscina, sauna, quadras, bar. Aceita cartoes de credito.
'''Hotel Americano''', Rua 14 de Julho, 2311. Tel.(67) 3321 1454.
'''Hotel Athenas''', America, 608. Tel.(67) 3382-1450.
'''Hotel Buriti''', Rua Antonio Maria Coelho, 2.301. Tel.(67) 3321-2211.
'''Hotel Campo Grande''', Rua 13 de maio, 2825. Tel.(67) 3324-8349.
'''Hotel Galli''' , Av. Afonso Pena, 754. Tel.(67) 82 6555.
'''Hotel Gaspar''' , Av. Mato Grosso, 02. Tel.(67) 3383 5121.
'''Hotel Internacional''', Rua Alan Kardec, 233. Tel.(67) 3384-4677.
'''Hotel Metropolitan''', Av. Ernesto Geisel, 5100. Tel.(67) 3324-4688.
'''Hotel Paris''', Av. Costa e Silva, 4175. Tel.(67) 3387 1795.
'''Hotel Pousada Kaima''', Av. Calogeras, 1.699 - Centro. Tel.(67) 3324-5187. Apartamentos com ar, som e TV.
'''Hotel Real''', Av. Costa e Silva, 3895. Tel.(67) 3387 2233.
'''Hotel Roma''', Av. Redentor. 213. Tel.(67) 3341 1264.
'''Hotel Uniao''', Av. Calogeras, 2.828 - Centro. Tel.(67) 3382-4213. Rooms with AC, minibar, TV, breakfast, and dedicated parking.
'''Hotel Vale Verde''', Av. Afonso Penas, 106 - Amambai. Tel.(67) 721-3355, [http://www.hotelvaleverde.com.br]. Pool and bar.
'''Hotel Vania''', Rua Marechal Candido Mariano Rondon, 1.004 - Centro. Tel.(67) 3384-2338.
'''Hotel Zys''', Rua Barao do Rio Branco, 342. Tel.(67) 3383 3778.
'''Indaia Park Hotel''', Av. Afonso Pena, 354. Tel.(67) 3325 9400.
'''Jandaia Hotel''', Rua Barao do Rio Branco, 1271 - Centro. Tel.(67) 3321-7000, [http://www.hoteljandaia.com.br] Comfortably located downtown. Swimming pool, gameroom, gym, bar. Accepts all major credit cards.
'''Novotel Campo Grande''', Av. Mato Grosso, 5.555 - Jd. Copacabana. Tel.0800-111790/(67) 3326-1177. Comfortable but a bit far from downtown. Spacious rooms. Swimming pool, game room, table tennis, playground, bar. Accepts credit cards.
'''Pousada Dom Aquino''', Rua Dom Aquino, 1806. Tel.(67) 3321 0887.
'''Pousada Mangabal''', Rua Jose Antonio, 815 - Centro.
'''Palace Hotel''', Rua Dom Aquino. 1501. Tel.(67) 3384 4741.
'''Turis Hotel''', Rua Trindade. 322. Tel.(67) 3342 0575.
Get out
Corumba
Bonito
Dourados