Amparo
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Amparo is a Brazilian city of the state of São Paulo. The population in 2003 was 63,364. The area is 446 km².
The city is part of the "Water-Circuit", a cluster of towns which are very famous for its naturals fountains and waterwells. The main event here is the Winter Festival, when some stages are set over the main plaza and shows are scheduled for the whole month of July. All kinds of bands are invited to the city, from brazilian country to heavy metal. Ballet and plays are often part of it. Although the event is more directed to the city inhabitants, it's a touristic event and July might be the best time to visit Amparo.
It's also notable that the city has one of the most respected night houses in the region: JetSet Club is a place where many people go on saturday nights during the whole year.
Amparo is very near (about fifty kilometers) to Campinas, the second larger city in the state of São Paulo and 120 kilometers to São Paulo.
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