Hopi Hari — Aerial view across Hopi Hari's colorful themed park and ridesPhoto: Charlesblack · CC BY 2.5 · edited
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Hopi Hari

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Hopi Hari, a theme park in Vinhedo, Brazil, on Bandeirantes Highway; themed as an imaginary country, once the second largest amusement park in Brazil.

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Hopi Hari — Kaminda Mundi entrance street with Ferris wheel and bright buildingsHopi Hari — Colorful Hopi Hari entrance buildings beneath the drop towerHopi Hari — Guests crossing a raised walkway beside the park's ridesHopi Hari — Ferris wheel and drop tower seen across the park lakeHopi Hari — Hopi Hari rides silhouetted against a sunset over the parkHopi Hari — Illuminated rides and attractions across Hopi Hari at nightHopi Hari — Nighttime view of brightly lit attractions from the hillsideHopi Hari — Park lights and rides seen through overhanging tree branches at nightHopi Hari — Colorful ride lights reflected in the water after darkHopi Hari — Evolution ride structure and Ferris wheel at duskHopi Hari — Riders raising their hands on a colorful coaster attraction

Why go

  • The Horror Time mazes of the park's main season, with characters roaming Mistieri, Aribabiba and Wild West, live shows and fireworks.
  • Signs printed in both hopês and Portuguese: the park's own humorous, childish language, mostly based on Portuguese.
  • Wild West, one of the park's largest zones, strongly themed as an Old West town.
  • Kaminda Mundi, themed on France and Europe, with La Tour Eiffel as its main attraction.

Opening hours

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Monday11:00 – 19:30
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday11:00 – 19:30
Friday11:00 – 19:30
Saturday11:00 – 19:30
Sunday11:00 – 19:30

Rides and age limits

Montezum
Wooden roller coaster, 1030 m long, reaching 103 km/h.
Ekatomb
Top spin that turns riders upside down in several different ways.
La Tour Eiffel
Drop tower, and the main attraction of the Kaminda Mundi zone.
Hadikali
Skycoaster swing.
Rio Bravo
Fast river ride on floats.
Spleshi
Log flume.
Parangolé
Flying chair ride, by Zamperla.
Bugabalum
Balloon race ride, by Zamperla.
Katakumb
Haunted house.
Ghosti hotel
Scenic walk-through ride.
La Mina del Joe Sacramento
Motion simulator.
Kastel di Lendas
Scenic boat ride that tells some Brazilian folk stories.
Vambatê
Bumper car ride.
Giranda Mundi
Large ferris wheel. One of the park's gentler rides.
Giranda Pokotó
Carousel. Among the gentler rides.

Know before you go

  • Open Monday and Thursday to Sunday, 11:00 to 19:30. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
  • Buying tickets ahead helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
  • To check current offers, call the park at (11) 4210-4000.

With kids

  • Infantasia is the park's children's area.
  • Infantasia was once themed on Vila Sésamo and Looney Tunes.
  • Hopi Hari is known for attractions and entertainment suited to all ages.
  • Adults and teenagers can tackle the more radical attractions.
  • The Horror Time season, a Halloween event from August to November, draws families for parades and shows.
  • Hopi Hari is a full-day outing for friends, family and children.

Best time to visit

  • The Horror Time, the park's main season, runs from August to November.
  • A summer edition of the event has taken place in February since 2022.
  • A major one-off event each November focuses on the LGBT community.
  • The park holds shows and special events during the day.

Tips for your visit

  • Several places in the park sell a dictionary of hopês, the park's own language.
  • Several small restaurants have food themes based on the park's history.

Don't miss

  • VurangCars that turn on their own axis while the coaster runs.In a pyramid building.
  • VulavikingA boat ride that swings up through an arc of about 90 degrees.
  • CinétrionThe park's 3D cinema, in the area that also has its largest theatre.Kaminda Mundi, the first area just past the entrance.
  • Euro RestaurandiA bistro-themed restaurant serving gourmet dishes.
  • SaloonA Wild West-themed restaurant with shows and typical dishes.

Facilities

  • Restaurants and snack bars From fairground food to fuller meals.
  • Shops Spread around the park, most of them at the end of each ride.

Shorts

History

Hopi Hari was designed and built by International Theme Park Services, Inc., a U.S. company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its design was based on Kings Island, another park in Cincinnati. The project began as Playcenter Great Adventure, part of the Playcenter Group.

  1. 1990sSold while still under construction, after the economic crisis. GP Investments took over and renamed the project Hopi Hari.
  2. 1999Opened to the public on 27 November. Sesame Street characters were there from opening and were later removed.
  3. 2009GP Investments sold the park for a symbolic value to HH II PT S/A.
  4. 2011Warner Bros. Consumer Products signed a licensing deal for the park.
  5. 2012A 14-year-old fell from a chair on the La Tour Eiffel drop tower and died. The park closed for 23 days for investigations, and visitor numbers dropped.
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  1. 2016Close to bankruptcy, with 700 million Reais in debt.
  2. 2017As of May 2017 the park was in a huge financial crisis and most rides were closed. Management denies reports that it must close immediately.

Sources: Hopi Hari - Wikipedia · Vinhedo - Wikivoyage (do) · HOPI HARI - O País Mais Divertido do Mundo · Hopi Hari - Wikipedia · checked 19 Oct 2026

Where
Rodovia Dos Bandeirantes, Km 72, Vinhedo

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Questions and answers

Where is Hopi Hari?

Hopi Hari is on Bandeirantes Highway at km 72 in Vinhedo, in the state of São Paulo. It lies 72 km from São Paulo and 30 km from Campinas.

What are the opening hours of Hopi Hari?

Hopi Hari opens Monday and Thursday to Sunday, from 11:00 to 19:30. It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Do I need to book Hopi Hari tickets in advance?

Buying tickets ahead helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

Is Hopi Hari suitable for young children?

Hopi Hari is known for attractions and entertainment suited to all ages. Infantasia is the area built for children, and the Giranda Mundi ferris wheel and Giranda Pokotó carousel are among the gentler rides.

Is there vegan food at Hopi Hari?

Yes. Hopi Vegani is a vegan fast food restaurant in the park, and vegan food is also available in the Wild West area.

What is the Horror Time at Hopi Hari?

The Horror Time is the park's main season, a Halloween event held from August to November. Characters wander Mistieri, Aribabiba and Wild West with live shows and fireworks, and the event opens special horror-themed mazes.

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