Inside the Sao Paulo Travel Guide

Top Attractions in Sao Paulo

Casa do Grito e Capela Imperial

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In the gardens of the Ipiranga Museum in Independence Park you will find a house built exactly like the one in the painting "Independência ou Morte" (Independence or Death) by the artist Pedro Americo. Initially built using wood and clay, …

Pico do Jaraguá

Planetário do Ibirapuera

Mostra Internacional de Cinema de São Paulo (Film Festival)

Parque Zoológico de São Paulo

Top Hotels in Sao Paulo

Bourbon Sao Paulo Hotel

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Built in the "Roaring Twenties," this establishment is now one of the best hotels in the area, encased in a classical-looking building, with high ceilings, …

InterContinental Hotel Sao Paulo

Normandie Design Hotel

Sao Paulo Othon Classic Hotel

Tryp Tatuape

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It is a wonderful city with tons of restaurants and shopping malls - Iguatemi, Morumbi, etc. They were all lovely. The shoes are to die for - they have a wonderful collection. Italian food there ... more

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Introduction

São Paulo, one of the largest cities on earth, is a teeming, befuddling, intoxicating place. Its art and entertainment are on par with any world capital. Paulistanos believe in working hard and playing harder, and despite complaining about traffic and pollution, wouldn't dream of living …

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Not to miss

Memorial do Imigrante (Immigrant Memorial Museum) For an understanding of São Paulo's diversity, the Immigrant Memorial Museum has a collection of photos, documents and period furnishings which explores migration and national identity. The biggest attraction, however, is the …

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Facts for the Traveller

Population : 12600000 Area : 1530km² Longitude / Latitude : -46.6166667 / -23.5333333 Currency : Brazilian Real (BRL) Weights & Measures system : Metric

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Getting there & Getting around

Getting there From São Paulo's airports there are flights to everywhere in Brazil and to many of the world's major cities. São Paulo is the Brazilian hub for many international airlines, and thus the first stop for many travelers. The international airport is Aeroporto Guarulhos …

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History

Recent History Today São Paulo is the industrial engine that powers the Brazilian economy, though in recent years the shift has been towards more service and high-tech industries. São Paulo is also Brazil's financial center, and home to Latin America's largest stock exchange. …

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Weather

São Paulo city temperatures are moderate in winter and warm but not excessively hot in summer, with a tendency towards often uncomfortable humidity levels. Heavy rainfall sometimes occurs in December/January and some local flooding can result. Summary of average yearly weather data for …

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Overview of Sao Paulo

Look out the window as your plane descends to Sao Paulo's Congonhas airport, and you'll see nothing but high-rise towers as far as the eye can see. Now the largest metropolis in South America -- and, with 17 million people spread over 3,000 square miles, the third-largest city in the world -- Sao …

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Overview

The largest city in South America makes New York City look small. Crowded buses grind through streets spouting black smoke, endless stands of skyscrapers block the horizon, and the din of traffic deafens the ear. But native paulistanos (inhabitants of Sao Paulo city) love this megalopolis of 17 …

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