Discover some of the best cities to enjoy warm waters all year round
I thought to myself: I must not be the only person who shies away from cold sea water or waterfalls
So if you also prefer to  relax in the warmth
check out some of the towns with  thermal waters in the interior of São Paulo
 The small town about  300 km from the capital of São Paulo offers several leisure options in the middle of nature
you can access the town’s medicinal water springs
The municipal spa has a structure with baths for individual treatments
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The resort has a structure for those who want to enjoy the benefits of thermal waters without sacrificing comfort
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is one of the eleven municipalities in São Paulo considered to be&nbsp;hydromineral resorts in the state
you can enjoy the waters and treatments of the Thermal SPA
There are three types of water here: the Fountain of Youth
the Gioconda Fountain and the Almeida Salles Fountain
Each of them has medicinal and healing properties
my favorite cost-benefit option was the Piccola Pousada
an interior garden and breakfast included in the night&#8217;s stay
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small islet and mini-peninsula in a space that allows them to truly immerse themselves in nature
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Águas de Lindóia is considered the thermal capital of Brazil
That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s the best known and most visited
the Municipal Spa of Águas de Lindóia not only offers baths to treat ailments
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Olímpia is home to the Thermas dos Laranjais water park
The hot springs park is the  fifth largest in the world and the most visited in Latin America
This is the right choice if you have children
because the structure is perfect for fun for all ages
 In the center-west of the state, Lins is another key destination for those looking to relax with thermal waters in São Paulo. The quiet town promises a sigh of tranquillity for visitors, being approximately 430km from the capital.
For accommodation, we recommend the Blue Tree Thermas de Lins resort. The complex is full of comfort and tranquillity for guests, with a spa, massages and various special baths. In other words, an unmissable destination for relaxation!
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heading to Brazil to experience the sport and now back for more
who finished at John McGlashan College last year
was set to study engineering at the University of Otago
he got an offer to train and play with the academy at Brasilis FC in Aguas de Lindoia
Lund and club teammate Josh Skryba went for a month
there was a chance they would be asked to stay longer
eating and breathing football in the country many consider the home of the sport
The club acts as a gateway club for players to develop and progress to larger clubs
who turned 18 the day he flew out to Brazil earlier this month
"These last few weeks have had so much going on and things have been moving so fast that I didn’t really had a chance to fully process it all
Before I knew it I was leaving Dunedin and at the airport in Sao Paulo," he said
"In the build-up to leaving this time it definitely felt surreal and even while travelling
but I think once I touched down there the scale of what I was doing started to kick in a bit more."
who was captain of the 1982 Brazilian World Cup team
one of the greatest sides to ever grace the pitch
"Oscar still owns the club and is very involved
I also see him in the gym — he is in great shape
He speaks good English and we have had a couple of brief conversations
It’s pretty amazing to be in a club with this pedigree."
Lund is playing preseason matches at the moment as the season is on at the same time as in New Zealand
I was unsure what to expect this time around in Brazil as the game dynamic is far different from training
"The main difference is mainly the speed of the game and the intensity with which they train and play
the style of play is also somewhat different
this changes relative to what team you are playing against."
Brasilis FC plays in the fourth division of the Sao Paulo State Championship but is more of a feeder club
Lund’s Portuguese is not great — he know a few words — but many people speak English and he can get by
The centre back is taking it day by day though he will be back for Northern this season
"The only definites I have at this stage are returning to New Zealand at the latest in mid-July
as this is as long as I can be here without having a visa and also having a short break
so I will evaluate at that point how things are going
I really have no idea what the future holds for me and at this point I am not planning on getting too bogged down in making future plans
It will take a bit of time to fully adjust and hence get a better perspective on where things are at
the focus is getting up to speed with the style and standard of football
and although our state doesn't have such well-defined seasons
the warm weather is inviting you to hit the road and visit cities that are worth a visit
the municipality preserves its tropeira culture
present in its cuisine with dishes such as arroz-de-carreteiro and feijão-de-tropeiro
as well as offering cozy inns for all styles
is the largest in Latin America and a highlight of the municipality
Other attractions include the Manoel Jorge Forest
with the largest karting track in the world
the Festival of Nations brings together culture and solidarity
making it an unmissable destination for all ages
Limeira has attractions such as the Horto Florestal
The city also preserves historic coffee plantations and important events
ideal for hiking and for getting in touch with the rich biodiversity of the  Atlantic Forest
the Municipal Spa of Águas de Lindóia not only offers baths for treating ailments
its tourist attractions include Morro do Araçoiaba
where the first mines in the region and the first smelting ovens were discovered
One example is the well-known natural pools with clear waters and white sandy bottoms
You can also go hang gliding and abseiling
Its mountainous terrain is ideal for those looking to get in touch with nature
The city offers many options and  is known for rafting