There are so many things to do in São Judas Tadeu, but head farther afield and you'll find even more magic. Arrange a set of wheels and you can cruise around the surrounding area at your leisure. Add these fantastic drives to your travel schedule:

• You'll discover Christ the Redeemer and loads more amazing attractions in Rio de Janeiro. From São Judas Tadeu, it's about 65 miles away.
• Roughly 95 miles away, Campos do Jordão is also a hit with travelers. Make sure you get to Amantikir Park while you're in town. It's one of the reasons people love staying a while in this colorful city.
• Geriba Beach is around 140 miles from São Judas Tadeu 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 have a driver's license issued in Brazil, then it's likely you'll need to acquire an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country to be able to rent a car. Please also consider that if an IDP is required, it won't be valid on its own. You'll need to show your current license your passport and other forms of ID as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card used to book the rental matches the name on your license and passport. Some added requirements to rent a car internationally are:

• Age restrictions: You'll need to 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 cars you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the rules and regulations before driving away. You typically can't cross country borders, drive onto ferries or on certain types of rugged terrain with your rental car.