Main language: Portuguese
Money currency: Real (Plural: Reais)
Electrical current: Normally 110 volts. Check it with the front desk of the hotel or the owner of the house/apartment. Transformers to boost the current from 110 volts to 220 volts are available in most good electrical supply stores.
The city of Sao Paulo is a melting pot, both cultural and ethnical. It offers the best cuisine, cultural attractions and nightlife.
My fave places in Sao Paulo:
Liberdade: Sunday market at the central square Pra?a da Liberdade, shops and Japanese restaurants.
Paulista area: Movie theaters, bookstores, bars, hairdresser, restaurants and shops.
Rua Augusta & Oscar Freire: Many many shops, restaurants, ice-cream parlors and movie theaters.
What they have to say about São Paulo:
"So here we are in Sao Paolo and it's just amazing.
Industrial, dirty and full of life just the way I like it.
I'm definitely coming back here one day to stay a bit longer and learn some of that samba (just joking, I'll never get that with my white ass, but I'm coming back, that's for sure)."
Nick from Franz Ferdinand
Useful sites:
Visite S?o Paulo (in Portuguese)
Site Oficial de Turismo da Cidade de São Paulo (in Portuguese, English and Spanish)
Governo do Estado de S?o Paulo (in English)
S?o Paulo Convention & Visitors Bureau
S?o Paulo City Official Website (in English)
The New São Paulo (Excellent article from The New York Times, especially if you are interested in the cultural and upscale side of São Paulo city
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- Pros:Cosmopolitan, Great Nightlife, Excellent Restaurants, family & friends...
- Cons:Traffic, Pollution
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Campos do Jordão e sem duvida alguma um dos melhores destinos turisticos para se visitar no Brasil. Uma dica para informações sobre a cidade: www.netcampos.com
Great tips, thanks for sharing! I've been to Sao Paulo a few times... but there's so much more to see and do! Can't wait to visit this fascinating place again!
Like your page vey much! Hope to visit SP next year, Pierre
Wonderful shopping tips! Would love to return to see more! Greetings.
yesterday I visited the Galeria do Rock after reading your tip. I spent 3 great hours here. Thanks!!......... comment update: I went to Madame Satã as well....a great night out! Without your tips my stay here wouldn't have been as nice...tx again!
Seems you really enjoyed São Paulo,I am there now for the 4th time and enjoying lots
uma bonita página....vou trabalhar aqui no ano próximo :-D
Fantastic Page full of tips information and wonderful photos.
Excellant pictures..Nice informations..Many many happy returns of the day..Wishing you a happy birthday
Thx for the shopping tips!
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