Amparo, founded in 1857 with roots tracing back to the late 18th century, is notable for its blend of mountainous, rural, historical, and urban landscapes. Italian immigration has left a profound imprint on the region, and Italian culture is celebrated annually at the Italian Festival with its traditional cuisine and music. It retains a significant architectural legacy, reflecting both European influences and the region’s coffee plantation history. The historic center, featuring cobblestone streets and colonial mansions, Rua XV de Novembro, a street lined with historic buildings, and the Museu Municipal Bernardino de Campos and Pinacoteca Municipal museums, both of which are located in historic mansions, stand as testaments to this heritage.

The city is characterized by its rich architectural diversity, from the imposing neoclassical Catedral Nossa Senhora do Amparo, with its richly adorned interior, to the baroque beauty of the Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário church, offering a gorgeous and captivating religious environment.

The Estação Mogiana railway station, typical of many late 19th- and early 20th-century railway constructions in Brazil, features a fusion of architectural styles. The predominant style is eclectic, incorporating elements from various historical styles, such as neoclassical and baroque. Decommissioned for railway operations, the station has been repurposed to house cultural spaces, preserving its original architectural features.

The surrounding countryside is home to exquisite colonial farmsteads, like São João and Engenho, where the architecture of a bygone era is lovingly preserved. With their broad stone and wattle-and-daub walls, soaring ceilings, gently sloping roofs of handmade tiles, and wide-planked floors, these farms provide authentic backdrops for 19th- and early 20th-century rural life, featuring spacious interiors that encompass bedrooms, halls, courtyards, and kitchens. Their historical significance is underscored by the fact that one such farm has already been featured as a setting in a wildly popular Brazilian telenovela.

Amparo, situated in the heart of the Circuito das Águas Paulista, or the São Paulo Spa Town Circuit, is further distinguished by its stunning natural landscapes and mineral springs. The region also presents an ideal base for exploring neighboring towns. Just a short fourteen kilometers away, Monte Alegre do Sul offers a municipal spa and numerous mineral water sources, with a collection of historic row houses. Its small population ensures a peaceful setting, greatly simplifying on-location filming. A mere nineteen kilometers away lies Serra Negra, with its landmark farms, coffee trails, and rolling mountain vistas. The Christ the Redeemer statue in Serra Negra, accessible via cable car, offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the town.

Amparo boasts a comprehensive infrastructure for audiovisual productions. Viracopos International Airport, just sixteen kilometers away, provides easy access to the city. The city features an efficient public transportation network, van and car rental companies, and a variety of accommodation and dining options.

Amparo, with its seamless integration of history, culture, nature, and infrastructure, stands as an ideal location for audiovisual productions of all kinds.

Nearest international airport: Viracopos (VCP)
Distance to nearest airport: 85 km
Distance to São Paulo: 135 km
Distance to GRU Airport: 138 km