Vila Dirce

Vila Dirce is a suburb in Votorantim, São Paulo. Vila Dirce is situated nearby to the suburb Jardim Paulista, as well as near Vila Adhemar.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros and Museu Histórico Sorocabano.

Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros

Zoo

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The Municipal Zoological Park "Quinzinho de Barros" is a 15-hectare zoo located in the municipality of Sorocaba, state of São Paulo, Brazil. It is a member of the Society of Brazilian Zoos, and is considered Brazil's second zoo in terms of species. Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros is situated 4 km north of Vila Dirce.

Museu Histórico Sorocabano

Museum

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Museu Histórico Sorocabano is a museum, which is situated 4 km north of Vila Dirce.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sorocaba and Brigadeiro Tobias.

Sorocaba

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Sorocaba is a city in the interior of São Paulo state. Although almost ignored as a tourist destination, Sorocaba is a large city with strong economy, a charming and well-preserved Downtown, practically no slums, and known as one of the most cycling-friendly cities of the country.