Caieiras, just outside São Paulo, took shape in the second half of the 19th century, when Colonel Antônio Proost Rodovalho acquired a farm along the Juqueri River. The discovery of limestone on the property led to the construction of lime kilns, known as caieiras—the source of the town’s name.

The railway soon opened up new possibilities for local industry. When Caieiras station opened in 1883, the São Paulo Railway connected the town to the capital and the Port of Santos, making it easier to ship its products.

Lime production was only the beginning. Over the course of the 20th century, paper manufacturing became another cornerstone of Caieiras’s industrial economy.

Santo Antônio Parish Church stands as a reminder of Caieiras’s past. Built between 1934 and the 1960s, it is a fine example of neocolonial architecture, with a striking blue-and-white symmetrical façade and a central clock tower.

Caieiras has a humid subtropical climate, with mild, generally dry winters and hot, rainy summers. These seasonal patterns help crews plan outdoor shoots around more predictable weather conditions.

In the town center, the Concha Acústica, or Band Shell, is a distinctive part of Caieiras’s cultural landscape. Built in the early 1960s, this modernist open-air venue features a semicircular concrete structure, a raised stage, and tiered seating that extends into the surrounding square. A mural depicting Brazilian musicians adds to its unique identity.

Caieiras has around three accommodation establishments with a combined capacity of about two hundred guests, as well as fifty-nine restaurants to cater to production crews.

With its roots in São Paulo’s industrial history, Caieiras lends itself to historical and cultural productions that bring the past back to life.

Nearest international airport: Guarulhos (GRU)

Distance to nearest airport: 60 km

Distance to São Paulo: 34 km