Sao Paulo Travel Guide
Originally a mission station set up in 1554 by Jesuit priests on the banks of the Rio Tiete, the city of Sao Paulo is today an awesome megalopolis, the industrial and commercial powerhouse of Brazil. The city grew wealthy on coffee cultivation in the mid-19th century, thanks to the rich soil of the region, and the plantation owners took up residence in the bustling regional centre. Gradually the coffee barons diversified their interests and invested some of their wealth in local industry, resulting in a demand for labour and a resultant surge in immigrant population. Today 16-million proud 'Paulistanos' live in the congested, chaotic and cosmopolitan city centre and its sprawling surrounds. Lacking in natural attractions, the city's leisure pursuits are mainly cultural and artistic, and there are some impressive public buildings to delight sightseers, as well as some top-notch museums, theatres, bars, and some of the best shopping in Brazil. Neighbourhoods like Bela Vista and Bixiga are very photogenic, with both ornate mansions and impressive skyscrapers.
Museu de Arte
Address: Av. Paulista 1578 Sao Paulo
Admission: R$15 (adults), Free for children under 9. Other concessions available. Open Friday to Wednesday, from 11am to 6pm; and on Thursday from 11am to 8pm
Telephone: 3251 5644
Mercado Municipal
Address: Rua da Cantareira 306 Sao Paulo
Ibirapuera Park
Address: Avenida Pedro Alvares Cabral, Sao Paulo Sao Paulo
Admission: The park is open daily, from 5am to midnight.
Telephone: (11) 5573-4180
Hopi Hari
Address: Rodovia dos Bandeirantes Km 72, Vinhedo, Sao Paulo Sao Paulo
Admission: R$ 69.90 at the gate, or R$ 56.70 through the website
Telephone: 0800 940 4674
Football Museum
Address: Estádio do Pacaembu, Praça Charles Miller 1, São Paulo Sao Paulo
Admission: R$6 (adults), R$3 (card-carrying students and seniors) Open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to 6pm (last admission at 5pm)
Telephone: (0)11 3664 3848
Brazilian F1 Grand Prix
Where: Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos),Sao Paulo
When: 25 - 27 November 2011
Sao Paulo LGBT Pride Parade
Where: Ave. Paulista,Sao Paulo
When: 23 - 27 June 2011
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Voltage 110/220 V/240v |
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Voltage 110/220 V/240v |
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