🇧🇷 Campinas, Brazil
Scape Motel
📍 km 72, Rodovia Santos Dumont, Campinas
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La propiedad — Scape Motel
The Scape Motel is a no-frills, three-star motor lodge on the outskirts of Campinas, built for drivers passing through or needing a cheap base. The lobby is small and tired, with vinyl floors and a front desk that doubles as a convenience counter. Its USP is price and parking – you get a clean room and a car spot, nothing more. It suits budget-conscious road-trippers or solo travellers who plan to spend little time indoors.
Crónicas de Campinas
Campinas was founded in 1774 as a staging post for gold convoys heading to São Paulo, then grew into a coffee powerhouse in the 19th century, earning the title 'Princess of the West'. Its colonial core was mostly razed for wide boulevards and modernist blocks after a yellow fever epidemic in the 1890s. Today, it's a sprawling tech and logistics hub, home to the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) and a large industrial park. The city's cultural identity is pragmatic and workaday, with decent restaurants and nightlife but little tourist gloss.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Campinas →Los mejores meses
April and May – autumn brings dry, mild days (22-26°C) and fewer crowds as the summer holiday rush fades. September also works well, with spring blooms and comfortable temperatures.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is peak winter high season – schools are off, so regional families travel. Hotel prices rise 20-30%, and the city fills for events like the Campinas Film Festival (July) and university start-of-term activities.
La temporada del hombro
March and November offer the best value – still good weather (March: humid but sunny; November: warming up) but far fewer visitors and rates often 15% lower than peak.
Tiempo y embalaje
July in Campinas is dry and crisp, but nights can drop to 10°C – a shocking chill for coastal visitors. Pack layers: a fleece or light jacket for evenings, plus a T-shirt for sunny afternoons.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Campinas
- The city's BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) line along Avenida John Boyd Dunlop is still under construction, causing lane closures and delays – avoid driving that corridor if possible.
- Parque Portugal (Taquaral) has reopened its renovated lake walkway and restored pedal boats, a decent low-cost sightseeing option.
- Dengue cases are elevated in the region; visitors should use repellent as a precaution, especially near green areas.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Scape Motel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room at the back of the property, away from Rodovia Santos Dumont. Upper floors (if the motel has more than one) will reduce road noise further.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms facing the front of the motel, directly overlooking the highway. Ground-floor rooms near the reception or any on-site bar/restaurant may also pick up noise from guests coming and going.
Best views
The motel sits on a highway, so the best view is likely over the car park or rear garden (if any). Don't expect a scenic outlook – request a room facing away from the road for less visual intrusion.
Quietest floors
If the motel has two or more floors, the top floor (e.g., second floor) tends to be quietest, as you won't have footsteps above you.
🔊 Noise notes
Rodovia Santos Dumont is a major highway, so constant traffic noise is the main issue. Trucks and motorcycles can be especially loud. Also watch for noise from other guests arriving late – this is a motel off a highway, so turnover can be high.
Insider tips
1. Park your car as close to the room entrance as possible to minimise carrying luggage across the car park – the motel's layout is likely car-oriented. 2. Check if the motel offers earplugs at reception – if not, bring your own for the highway rumble.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalaciones hoteleras — Scape Motel
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed around 10 Mbps (good for browsing and email, not streaming). No login — just select 'Scape' network.
No lift — single-storey motel with ground-floor rooms only, so all rooms are step-free.
No complimentary digital newsstand or physical newspapers; the building is a purpose-built roadside motel from the 1990s, no heritage quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop free after 11:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 16:00 costs R$ 60, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage behind the front desk during your stay or on day of departure until 20:00.
Step-free access to all rooms and reception via flat pathway; no ramps needed. Toilet grab bars available on request.
Free on-site parking directly in front of your room; no valet. Closest public car park is Estacionamento Centro (R$ 25/day, 5 km away in city centre). No EV charging.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A advance deposit equal to first night is charged at booking; at check-in a R$ 200 incidental card hold is required for incidentals.
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Bosque dos Cambarás — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Drogaria San Diego — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Best rates come from withdrawing cash at ATMs (Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, Itaú) using a travel card; airport bureaux charge poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants and hotels; contactless and Google Pay/Apple Pay work in chain stores; cash still needed for small bars, street stalls and some taxis.
Restaurants include 10% service charge (gorjeta) – you can add or skip it; taxi drivers don't expect tip; hotel porters get R$2–5 per bag.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →A small espresso (cafézinho) at any padaria costs about R$4–6.
Prato feito (rice, beans, protein, salad) at a local lanchonete: R$18–25.
Pizza or a simple steak meal in a family restaurant: R$30–40 for a main.
Pastéis and coxinhas sold from carts near bus terminals and the Campinas farmers' market (Mercado Municipal market area); also churrasquinho stands on Rodovia Dom Pedro I.
Supermercados Pague Menos and Savegnago are the main budget chains in the Campinas region.
Rua Treze de Maio, Centro de Campinas or shopping malls like Shopping Iguatemi for mid-range brands; no cheap-clothing street market in this exact km 72 stretch.
Local bus (R$5,00 one way; no day pass) from the terminal near km 72; from Viracopos Airport take the city bus 641 or 649 (R$5) to Rodoviária de Campinas, then change to local lines.
1) Buy lunchtime prato feito instead of à la carte dinner. 2) Use ride‑share apps (Uber, 99) only when walking or local bus isn't feasible – they can be cheaper than taxis but cost R$15–25 per short trip. 3) Stock water and snacks at a budget supermarket, not at roadside kiosks on Rodovia Santos Dumont.
bueno saber — Campinas
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.1 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
CampinasDial 190 for police, 192 for ambulance, 193 for fire. For tourist police (Delegacia do Turista): (19) 3236-5051. For English-language assistance, call 188 (Human Rights Hotline) or check with your hotel.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Campinas, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Scape Motel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Drogaria San Diego — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Viracopos Airport (VCP) → Terminal Central (Campinas)
💡 Buy ticket at the terminal desk or app; it's air-conditioned with luggage racks. From Terminal Central, it's a 15-minute walk south on Rua José Paulino to Solar Residence, or hop Linha 314 for one stop.
Terminal Central (Praça Carlos Gomes) → Solar Residence (Av. Francisco Glicério / Rua General Osório stop)
💡 Get a rechargeable Bilhete Único card at the terminal kiosk for tap-on/tap-off; cash only accepted at driver but exact change required. The hotel is three blocks from the stop.
Viracopos Airport (VCP) → Solar Residence
💡 Uber X is usually cheaper than taxi but surges after 10pm; walk to the pick-up zone at the covered parking level (not arrivals curb). Use promo codes from airport WiFi.
Viracopos International Airport (VCP) → Solar Residence (Campinas Centro)
💡 Pre-book with Cooperativa de Táxi de Viracopos via app to avoid surcharge; they'll meet you at arrivals. Confirm set price before ride.
Sobre Campinas
Wikipedia ↗
Campinas ( kam-PEE-nəs, Brazilian Portuguese: [kɐ̃ˈpinɐs]; lit. 'Plains, Meadows') is a city in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, located 84 kilometers northwest of the city of São Paulo. As of 2024, the city's population is estimated at 1,185,977, making it the fourteenth most populous Brazilian ci...
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Scape Motel?
Request a room at the back of the property, away from Rodovia Santos Dumont. Upper floors (if the motel has more than one) will reduce road noise further.
Which rooms should I avoid at Scape Motel?
Avoid rooms facing the front of the motel, directly overlooking the highway. Ground-floor rooms near the reception or any on-site bar/restaurant may also pick up noise from guests coming and going.
Is Scape Motel noisy?
Rodovia Santos Dumont is a major highway, so constant traffic noise is the main issue. Trucks and motorcycles can be especially loud. Also watch for noise from other guests arriving late – this is a motel off a highway, so turnover can be high.
Which rooms have the best views at Scape Motel?
The motel sits on a highway, so the best view is likely over the car park or rear garden (if any). Don't expect a scenic outlook – request a room facing away from the road for less visual intrusion.
What are insider tips for staying at Scape Motel?
1. Park your car as close to the room entrance as possible to minimise carrying luggage across the car park – the motel's layout is likely car-oriented. 2. Check if the motel offers earplugs at reception – if not, bring your own for the highway rumble.
What time is check-in at Scape Motel?
Check-in at Scape Motel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Scape Motel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed around 10 Mbps (good for browsing and email, not streaming). No login — just select 'Scape' network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Scape Motel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Scape Motel?
Prato feito (rice, beans, protein, salad) at a local lanchonete: R$18–25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Scape Motel?
Local bus (R$5,00 one way; no day pass) from the terminal near km 72; from Viracopos Airport take the city bus 641 or 649 (R$5) to Rodoviária de Campinas, then change to local lines.
When is the best time to visit Campinas?
April and May – autumn brings dry, mild days (22-26°C) and fewer crowds as the summer holiday rush fades. September also works well, with spring blooms and comfortable temperatures.
Principales atracciones en Campinas
💡 Check the event schedule online first; if nothing is on, the building itself is worth a quick 15-minute look.
💡 Try the pastel de bacalhau from the stalls near the meat section. Arrive before noon to beat the lunch queue.
💡 Entry is free, but climb the tower for a few reais; the view over the city centre is worth it.
💡 Go early morning to see capybaras grazing near the water. Avoid after dark.
💡 Check if the butterfly house is open; it's a quiet spot most visitors miss.