Pirapora do Bom Jesus

Pirapora de Bom Jesus is a municipality in Grande São Paulo in Brazil.

The population was 19,000 in 2020. The name Pirapora comes from the Tupi language.

Pirapora do Bom Jesus developed around the religious devotion to an image of Jesus that, according to local tradition, was found in the Tietê River in the 18th century. The discovery became the foundation of the town's religious tradition and led to the construction of the Sanctuary of the Senhor Bom Jesus.

The municipality is relatively small and has a historic centre centred around the sanctuary and the Tietê River. Tourism is strongly connected with religious pilgrimage, particularly on weekends and during religious celebrations.

The surrounding landscape includes hills, forested areas and the Tietê River. Its proximity to São Paulo makes it accessible as a short trip from the metropolitan area.

Pirapora do Bom Jesus is connected by road with Santana de Parnaíba, Cabreúva and other municipalities in the western part of the São Paulo metropolitan region.

From São Paulo, the journey generally takes around one to two hours depending on traffic and the route used.

Local and regional buses connect Pirapora do Bom Jesus with nearby municipalities. Connections are also available through the larger transport network of the São Paulo metropolitan region.

• -23.3981-47.00431 Cruzeiro (Cross), Jardim Bom Jesus. A place where the faithful leave their crosses at the end of the pilgrimage. It offers beautiful views.  
• -23.3988-47.01112 Morro da Capuava, Estrada da Barragem - Jardim Bom. A popular place for activities. Offers superb views of Pirapora.  
• -23.398-47.00423 Museum St. Norbert (Museu São Norberto), R. Nossa Sra. de Fátima.  
• -23.3988-47.00424 Parish Bom Jesus de Pirapora (Paróquia Bom Jesus de Pirapora), Praça da Matrtiz. A sacred place for faith and pilgrimage for Catholics. The parish is home to the Image of the Lord Jesus, which was found in the waters in 1725 near the village of Pirapora.  
• -23.3977-47.00655 Statue of Jesus (Estatua del Jesus), Jardim Bom Jesus.  

• La Papa Restaurante E Pizzaria, Praca dos Poderes Municipais 141, ☏ +55 11 4131-1486. Fri-Sun 11:00-00:00. Pizza restaurant in the town centre, serving pizza for lunch and dinner.