São Paulo

São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, with a city population of about 11 million and almost 20 million in its metropolitan region. It is the capital of the Southeastern state of São Paulo, and also a beehive of activity that offers a jovial nightlife and an intense cultural experience.

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West Side
West is a region in São Paulo. If the Historical Center represents the São Paulo of the past, probably no other region … West Side Travel Guide »
Downtown
São Paulo's city centre is where the city was founded, in 1554. It contains many historical buildings and areas which are protected by the municipality. Downtown Travel Guide »
South Central
South Central is a region of São Paulo. It is the richest region of the city in terms of average income per capita, although … South Central Travel Guide »
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Paulista
Paulista region is commonly used by people of São Paulo to refer to the area around Avenida Paulista. Paulista Travel Guide »
Southeast
Southeast is a region of São Paulo. It can be described as a "transition zone" between its three surrounding regions: the … Southeast Travel Guide »
Santana, Vila Guilherme and Cantareira are a region of neighboorhoods in North Side of São Paulo. Santana, Vila Guilherme e Cantareira Travel Guide »
Vila Madalena and Pinheiros are a region of neighboorhoods in São Paulo. Vila Madalena and Pinheiros Travel Guide »
South Side is a district in São Paulo. South Side Travel Guide »
Located on the west zone of the city, the region of Butantã, Morumbi and Vila Andrade has one of the largest concentrations … Morumbi Travel Guide »
Once the site of the most elegant residential buildings in São Paulo, República was seriously hit by an exodus from downtown … República Travel Guide »
Liberdade, meaning "liberty" in Portuguese, is São Paulo's version of the Los Angeles's Little Tokyo district. Liberdade Travel Guide »
Bela Vista is a district in downtown São Paulo. It is commonly referred as Bixiga. Bixiga Travel Guide »
These three neighborhoods were the first to grew outside the historical downtown of São Paulo. Occupied by millionaires from the … Pacaembu, Perdizes e Higienópolis Travel Guide »
Luz is a neighborhood of São Paulo. Luz Travel Guide »
Located in the East Zone of the city, the region of Tatuapé, Penha and Anália Franco is a rich region of the city, which was … Tatuapé Travel Guide »
Culture & Shopping Despite being the site of the largest fairgrounds in Latin America, Parque do Anhembi, and of the modern Expo … North Side Travel Guide »
Calm and laid-back, this spot is a mainly residential area that's beginning to sprout a strong bar and nightlife scene. Vila Mariana and Ibirapuera Travel Guide »
The Sé district and the valley of Anhangabaú form what is called the cradle of São Paulo. Vale do Anhangabaú Travel Guide »
One of São Paulo's most proeminent chic neighborhoods, great for a walk, eating, partying, shopping and visiting upscale art galleries. Itaim Bibi and Vila Olímpia Travel Guide »
Brooklin and Campo Belo are neighborhoods in São Paulo. Brooklin and Campo Belo Travel Guide »
The East Side is one of the regions with the largest number of shopping centers, including Metrô Tatuapé, the first in the city … East Side Travel Guide »
Formerly an industrial zone, these three districts have some perfect places for the culture-hungry and the club kids. Lapa, Pompéia and Barra Funda Travel Guide »
Santo Amaro is in São Paulo. Santo Amaro Travel Guide »
The region of Jabaquara is located on the mid-South of São Paulo. It is mostly residential with a strong Japanese community. Jabaquara Travel Guide »
Mooca is a neighborhood of São Paulo. Mooca Travel Guide »
Once a independent village, Santo Amaro was incorporated into the city of São Paulo on the first half of the 20th century. Santo Amaro Travel Guide »
Interlagos is a region on São Paulo's south zone. Socorro and Interlagos Travel Guide »
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  • You need to eat Brigadiero...it's the best desert in the world.  Abel H.
  • Go to Rubayat Baby Beef for your best ever meat experience !  Daniel K.
  • Mind-blowingly huge. Don't plan on driving at all it's absolutely insane. 2 motorcyclists die a day here.  Diana L.
  • If you are planning on spending an extended period of time in Sao Paulo City, I would reccommend getting a "Bilhete Unico," which is a type of pass for the bus and metro system. They can be purchased at metro stations at the "Bilhete Unico" rechage stands, or at newspaper kiosks on the street. R$25 …  Priyanka K.
  • Go check out Mercado Monicipao, an old train station that has been transformed into a market. Everything looks great and the produce is exotic. The second floor has some amazing restaurants. On a budget No worries. Small districts around Sao Paolo has street markets. The produce might not look as …  Reynald C.
  • Sao Paulo isn't such a safe city in Brazil..so don't wear lots of jewelry or have tons of cash with you!  Nina R.
  • Use Banco24Horas machines to get cash...best rates are there. (Using the Cambios will cost a lot more) Also use a debit card in preference to a credit card. Electron Maestro are the most accepted throughout Brazil  Gordon L.
  • The same trafic problem like Mexico City, Mumbai and Shanghai. More people...and more cards. However, the food and drinks in Brazil is terrific. Of course people are friendly and happy all day long with humors. But safety is always the concern in some special area. Please kindly ask some local to …  Alvin K.
  • The same traffic problem like Mexico City, Mumbai and Shanghai. More people...and more cars.However, the food and drinks in Brazil is terrific. Of course people are friendly and happy all day long with humor. Just please ask for local help and say "Obrigado"... to enjoy the great stuff but avoid …  Alvin K.
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