São Paulo Features

Experience São Paulo

When to Go to São Paulo

Cultural events -- film and music festivals and fashion and art exhibits -- happen mostly between April...

On the first day, plan a walk along Avenida Paulista and visit its many cultural attractions, such as...

Top Reasons to Go

People come from all over Brazil and South America to shop in São Paulo. Go to Jardins or Itaim...

Walking Tour: Centro

Begin at the Edifício Copan, designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. Farther up Avenida...

Begin at the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP), which has one of Brazil's best collections of...

Brazilian Cuisine

Trying cuisines unique to Brazil can be a highlight of your trip. Each region has its own specialties:...

A Land of Contrasts

In this gigantic territory, larger than the continental United States, contrasts are overwhelming. Brazil...

King Ronaldo

Brazilians are so passionate about futebol (soccer) that popular wisdom says there are three subjects...

São Paulo History

São Paulo wasn't big and important right from the start. It was founded in 1554 by Jesuit priests...

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