Once you've ticked off the fabulous sights in Itapecerica da Serra Centro, there's a lot more to explore in the surrounding area. Collect the keys to a rental car, stow your luggage in the trunk and hit the open road. We've pulled together some drives we're confident you'll love:

• Head off to Campos do Jordão for an excellent sightseeing adventure. Roughly 100 miles from Itapecerica da Serra Centro, it's home to lots of cool attractions, including Amantikir Park.
• Your next pit stop? Campinas, which is around 60 miles away. Hopi Hari Theme Park is one local highlight you shouldn't miss.
• Botanical Garden Grove is 160 miles from Itapecerica da Serra Centro and is one of the region's most breathtaking nature spots. Go for a walk around and enjoy the fresh air.

If you don't possess a driver's license issued in Brazil, then you may need to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country to be able to rent a car. Also consider that if an IDP is required, it won't be valid on its own. You'll have to show your current license your passport and other forms of identification as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card used to book the rental vehicle matches the name on your driver's license and passport. Some additional requirements to rent a car internationally are:

• Age restrictions: You must be at least 25 in most places to rent a car. If you're younger than that, it might still be possible to rent a car but you'll have to pay a Young Driver's Surcharge. Additional restrictions may also apply to the types of vehicles you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the fine print before you drive off the lot. Usually, you can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or off road with a rental vehicle.