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SAO PAULO
OVERVIEW TRANSPORTATION VISÃO GERAL TRANSPORTE ATTRACTIONS ATRAÇÕES
WHERE TO STAYONDE WHERE TO EAT SHOPPING COMPRAS FICAR ONDE COMER
OVERVIEW The city knows exactly how to harmoniously
excellent restaurants with cuisine from various
unite modernity and history, that can be seen
cultures around the world.
in the architecture of many buildings, and the really famous museums.
CLIMATE The city has an average annual temperature
The capital of the state of Sao Paulo is known
around 25 °C, a subtropical climate. The
for its excitement. With all the characteristics
seasons are well defined. The winter, from
of a metropolis, Sao Paulo seems to be
June 21 to September 23, is dry and mild, the
always moving 24 hours a day. The largest
summer, from December 21 to March 21, is
city in Brazil has a pulsating lifestyle with art
rainy and hot. The other seasons (spring, 23
exhibitions and cultural events happening
September to 21 December and fall, March 21
every week, there are also great restaurants
to June 21) have a nice climate. The hottest
all around the city. The frenetic pace can also
month is February with temperatures getting
be represented by shopping. It may be in
to 40 °C. The buildings, asphalt and few areas
malls, stores or Fairs streets, there are always
with trees make this time of the year even
thousands of people going around the streets
hotter. July is the coldest month with low
of Sao Paulo looking for the latest trends.
temperatures, barely exceeding 15 °C.
Another striking point is the gastronomy with
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Known as the “Land of Drizzle”, Sao Paulo does
and, because of pollution, it seems like the
not honor this title. According to recent studies,
temperature is even higher. In the winter, the
the temperature increase in the past few years
nights are quite cold, around 15 °C.
has resulted in less drizzle and less fog, which still occurs, but far less frequently.
If you are looking for a cultural experience,
BEST TIME TO VISIT
is why the city is known as Latin America
When it comes to the climate, the best time to visit Sao Paulo is between April and June or October and December, because the temperatures are mild. In the summer the temperature gets too hot, above 30 °C
there are many festivals in Sao Paulo, that cultural capital. Throughout the year there are exibitions and festivals of dance and cuisine. It is worth consulting a travel agent before traveling, so you know what is happening in Sao Paulo when you go.
TRANSPORT Just like any big city, Sao Paulo’s traffic is very complicated, especially during peak hours. There is a system called ‘Rotation’ which tries to decre¬ase the amount of cars on the streets. On each day of the week, a selected group of cars cannot circulate around town, and that is based on the car plates of cars and trucks. If your car plate ends with a number 1 or 2, for example, you cannot use your car on Mondays. So you need to analyze if renting a car is the best option to get around the city. On the other hand, there are a lot of public transportation lines available, by bus, train or subway, and taxis everywhere that allow you getting to know the city.
BUS
The Blue Line connects north-south, from Tucuruvi to Jabaquara, the Green Line crosses
There are about 10 000 buses connecting all
Avenida Paulista, from Vila Madalena station to
the city’s neighborhoods. The destination is
Alto do Ipiranga, the Red Line is the east-west
written on the front of the bus, and they can
route from Corinthians/Itaquera to Barra Funda,
also be identified by numbers and letters. The
and the Lilac Line is from Capão Redondo to
fare is around $ 3. There is also the ‘Single
Largo Treze. The fare is less then R$ 3, but
Ticket’, a card that can be used four times
there are some tickets that you can also use in
every three hours for a single value.
the bus and train, those have different prices.
SUBWAY
TRAIN
Nearly 70 km long, the subway in Sao Paulo
There are seven train lines, also identified by
has 20 km further expansion. There are four
colors: Line 7 - Ruby, Line 8 - Diamond Line 9 -
lines divided by color: Line 1 – Blue, Line 2 –
Emerald, Line 10 - Cyan, Line 11 - Coral and Line
Green, Line 3 - Red and Line 5 - Lilac. It opens
12 - Safira. There are 89 stations connecting
from Sunday through Monday, from 4:40am.
22 cities in 260 km. The rates are less then
The closing time varies according to each
R$ 3, but there are some tickets that you can
station. The time limit to transfer between
also use in the bus and subways, those have
lines is midnight, but on Saturday and Sunday
different prices.
hours are extended until 1 am, except for Line 5 - Lilac that only works until midnight.
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TAXI AND CAR RENTALS There are over 30 000 registered vehicles that
ATTRACTIONS
work as taxis. Prices vary according to how far you need to go. The meter is used to show
Known as the cultural capital of Latin America,
the price per kilometer and it must be visible
Sao Paulo has one of the most important
to passengers. If you prefer, there are several
art collections in Brazil. There are dozens
car rental companies everywhere in the city,
of galleries and museums throughout the
including the best brands in the world.
city. It is not just in theaters, cinemas and cultural centers that the city shows its cultural diversity, the architecture of temples, buildings and monuments are also beautiful and are living part of history in Brazil. Regardless the purchasing power, there is always an attraction in Sao Paulo that can fit in your budget.
TRIANON PARK
MAM - MODERN ART MUSEUM
The park Tenente Siqueira Campos was
Considered one of the most important
inaugurated in April 1892. Designed by Paul
museums in Latin America, MAM was founded
Villon, the entrance is on Avenida Paulista. It
in 1948 inspired on the Museum of Modern
can be called ‘Little Green Oasis’, after all it
Art (MoMA) in New York. There are over 5,000
contrasts with the gigantic buildings around it.
pieces by more than one thousand of the most
Nowadays, the only remaining rain forest in
significant artists of modern and contemporary
the region is there. Other attractions are the
art in Brazil. Besides the permanent exhibits,
statues and fountains. It is an excellent natural
throughout the year there are several cultural
refuge to relax and for some leisure time.
and educational activities such as courses and
MASP - MUSEU DE ARTE DE SÃO PAULO
workshops. There is also a library that offers more than 65 thousand titles and documents.
Founded in 1947, there currently are around
It’s located in Ibirapuera Park, between
8,000 pieces, most of them are Western art,
Pavilhão da Bienal and Oca.
from fourth century BC until today. Some of the highlights are the Italian and French paintings. This art museum is considered one of the most important in the Southern Hemisphere, after all there are pieces by great artists such as Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, Delacroix and Cezanne.
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IBIRAPUERA PARK Located in Moema, it is over 1,500 square kilometers with several attractions. Opened in 1954 to celebrate Sao Paulo 400th birthday, it is currently the most visited park in the city. There are large areas for outdoor activities such as bike paths, lighted tennis courts, jogging tracks, and many cultural programs. Some of the attractions are the Japanese Pavilion, Sculpture Garden, Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Modern Art, Museum Afro Brazil, Planetarium and others.
IPIRANGA MUSEUM Opened in 1895, the Museum of the University of Sao Paulo, or simply Ipiranga Museum, is a landmark in the history of Sao Paulo and Brazil. Situated between Patriotas street and Nazareth avenue, the museum has a collection of over 125 000 items like sculpture, paintings, jewelry, medals, furniture, utensils, and other documents. There are also objects from the sixteenth century up to the twentieth century, which explain the history of Brazilian society.
TEATRO MUNICIPAL One of the most important theaters in the city, Teatro Municipal of Sao Paulo is also one of the most visited sights. The visit is worth just by the front and its beautiful architecture. Inspired on the Paris Opera, it is extremely significant when it comes to history and Brazilian culture.
WHERE TO EAT There are many restaurants in Sao Paulo, not only Brazilian food, but many other cuisines. Many tourists come to Sao Paulo attracted by its gastronomic attractions, after all the city grew because of people from different countries and parts of Brazil. There are over 12,000 establishments with over 50 kinds of different cuisines. You can find German, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Scandinavian, French, Greek, Indian, Japanese, Portuguese, Swiss, Thai, vegetarian and even Jewish restaurants. Sao Paulo is known worldwide for quality and diversity in this type of service.
It was where the Week of Modern Art of 1922 took place, which was the first landmark of modernism in Brazil. Today, it is the setting for the Symphony Orchestra of Sao Paulo, the Lyric Chorale, and others.
WHERE TO STAY There are all kinds of hotels in Sao Paulo. It is a big metropolis where businessmen or students want to come and stay for a while, so there is a wide range of quality accommodation for several prices. There are hostels, guest houses, hotels with different prices. This sector is constantly growing and can be compared to the best places in the world.
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If you want to eat pasta or pizza, Bixiga
dollar, you just need to know where to buy. Sao
neighborhood is the place to go, that is why
Paulo is prepared for every budget.
it is called “Piccola Italia”. To enjoy some of the best Japanese food in town, Liberdade neighborhood is a great option. Vila Medeiros, in the north part of town, is a great place to taste typical Brazilian cuisine, from the the Northeast of Brazil, Minas Gerais and Rio Grande do Sul. Jardins neighborhood is where the most luxurious restaurants are. There you can enjoy Moroccan dishes, French, Indian and what is more sophisticated in the Brazilian cuisine. If you are looking for junk food, such as snack bars that serve hamburger or pizza you need to go to Aclimação, near downtown. For those who enjoy nightclubs, Sao Paulo is famous for one of the best cities to go out at night. Neighborhoods like Cerqueira César, Pinheiros, Vila Olimpia and Itaim are where the best nightclubs are, so you can have fun until early in the morning.
JARDINS Along these streets are located boutiques that sell national and international brands. Oscar Freire street is one of the ten most luxurious strees in the world. Even if you do not want to buy anything, it is worth the visit. The stores buildings are beautiful and they are very creative showing their good taste.
BAIRRO BOM RETIRO It is considered women’s paradise. There are many streets where you will find stores, one next to the other, and several shopping centers all filled with shops. The place used to be a wholesale center. Nowadays it is where several factory stores, apparel and clothing stores are locate. Most of them are women’s fashion and prices are worth every minute spent there. It is better to go during the week, because on Saturday it is really crowded. To get there by subway, it is very easy. Just get off Estação da
SHOPPING
Luz and walk towards Rua José Paulino.
25 DE MARÇO This is where people bargain like never
Sao Paulo is the South American capital of
before. Known throughout the country and
capitalism. Regardless of the time of the year,
even in South America, you can find a little
every month millions of people are buying
bit of everything. Every day about 500 000
everywhere the city. In Sao Paulo streets you
people come here to buy. The street won the
can find vinyl from the ‘50s and clothing brands.
title of the largest open-air shopping center
Há produtos por menos de um real e até de
in Brazil, with over 1300 stores of all sorts
milhares deles, basta saber onde comprar, afinal
of products. You can find household items,
Sao Paulo está preparada para todo tipo de
stationery materials, imported goods, clothing,
orçamento. You can find products for less than a
accessories, sporting goods, costumes. And
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also specific items from different nationalities,
The best months to go shopping are in January,
like Arabs, Chinese and many others. It does
February, September and October, when all the
not matter what day of the week it is, the
stores are on sale.
streets are always crowded.
STREET MARKETS
Other streets to go shopping are: Cardeal
Feirinha da madrugada: Famous for the low
Arcoverde, a street full of antique shops.
prices, this open air fair is located in the area of
Arouche and Republica is where you can find
Bras neighborhood. On the streets Oriente, SĂŁo
leather products. At Senador Queiroz Avenue
Caetano and Monsenhor de Andrade is where
and Rua Brigadeiro Tobias there are articles for
you will find many products. For over 10 years,
hunting and fishing. There are many stores that
this fair happens from Monday to Saturday
sell religious items at the streets Senador FeijĂł
from 3am to 9am. There are many booths
and Beijamin Constant, and at the streets 24
selling men, women and children clothing.
de Maio and 7 de abril is where you will find
You can also buy accessories such as jewelry,
many rare vinyls.
shoes and handbags, lingerie and perfumes. The prices are really low, that is why everyday
Most stores open from Monday to Saturday from
thousands of people from all over Brazil go
10am to 6pm. Some even open on Sundays,
there to buy for themselves and also to sell in
especially department stores. The malls open
stores. You can buy at retail and wholesale.
everyday, from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 10pm, on Sundays, it depends on each store.
Feira da liberdade: Established for over 30 years, it always had the same idea: to
promote Eastern crafts and the culture of oriental immigrants. It is situated in Liberdade
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neighborhood, where most inhabitants are Japanese. There are around 200 booths where you can find many products such as candles, leather goods, jewelry, plants, sculptures, paintings and many others typical of eastern culture items. Throughout the year, there are also several events at the fair, such as sumo championships and festivals like the Chinese
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and cultural reference in Sao Paulo, this fair has become part of routine who likes vintage products. There are nearly 320 exhibitors selling crafts, pieces of art and antiques. Situated in Pinheiros neighborhood, it happens every Saturday from 9am to 7pm. There is also a food court.
CURRENCY The Real (acronym R$) is the currency in Brazil. After successive monetary changes, Brazil adopted the Real in 1994, and allied to a drastic fall on inflation rates, now the country has a stable economy. The change of foreign currency for national currency (Real) can be done in banks and at exchange bureau. The use of credit cards is also very common in most places, however, it is advisable to ask before.
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