Not really. It's an airport city, built for people in transit. You'll spend an hour or two here max - long enough to clear customs and arrange your onward transport. The real experiences are elsewhere: the colonial towns and beaches of the coast, or the cooler highland towns inland.

Private transfers are the standard move. They'll take you to the coast (Santos, Ubatuba, Paraty are all 1-4 hours away), the mountains (Campos do Jordão or Aparecida do Norte), or other São Paulo airports. Book ahead if you're arriving late or leaving very early - check before you go for availability during peak season.

Book ahead. It's faster, you'll know your driver's details, and prices are usually better than arranging taxis or ride-shares on the spot after a long flight. Most transfers here operate on confirmed reservation basis.

Private transfers mean a dedicated driver waiting with your name, fixed pricing upfront, and usually a vehicle suited to your group size. Taxis involve haggling or meters and less predictability - worth avoiding when you're tired and just landed.

Santos or Campinas is roughly 90 minutes. Ubatuba or Paraty will take 3-4 hours depending on traffic and which route. Campos do Jordão is about 2.5 hours. Morning or late-evening departures tend to have lighter traffic on the main routes.

Yes - most operators scale from single travellers up to 15 people. Check your group size when booking so they send the right vehicle. Child seats can sometimes be arranged; confirm this when you reserve.