Sao Paulo, Brazil Travel Guide - What To See & Do
Nonfiction, Travel, Family Travel, Caribbean & Latin America, South America, Museums, Tours, & Points of Interest
| Author: | Patricia Holmes | ISBN: | 1230000004557 |
| Publisher: | KWL | Publication: | July 17, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Patricia Holmes |
| ISBN: | 1230000004557 |
| Publisher: | KWL |
| Publication: | July 17, 2012 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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 great nightlife activities and an intense cultural experience.
São Paulo is one of the richest cities in the southern hemisphere, although the inequality of the clazzes that is often observed in Brazil is blatant. Historically attractive to immigrants as well as Brazilians from other states, it's one of the most diverse cities in the world.
São Paulo, or Sampa as it is also often called, is one of the most underrated cities tourism-wise, often eclipsed by other places in the Brazilian sun & beach circuit such as Rio de Janeiro and Salvador.
It is in fact a great city to explore, with its own idiosyncrasies and an intense way of life. São Paulo features many world-clazz restaurants and a diverse regional and international cuisine. If there is a major attraction to São Paulo it is the excellent quality of its restaurants and its variety of cultural activities.
Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.
Contents:
Welcome To Sao Paulo
Subdivisions
Municipality
Metropolitan area
Overview
History
People
Orientation
Language
Electricity
Arrivals
By plane
Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Viracopos International (CPQ or VCP)
By bus
Local Transportation
Bilhete √önico
By metro and train
Fares and hours of operation
Peak hours
By bus
By taxi
By car
By bicycle
On foot
Sightseeing Highlights
Avenida Paulista
Historic center
Pinheiros river area
Parks
Museums and cultural centers
Panoramic views
Fun Activities
Theaters and concert halls
Ciclofaixa de Lazer
Fun for the family
Watch football/soccer
City tours
Events
Studying
Information for students
Institutions
Learn Portuguese
Shopping Highlights
Central shopping areas
Shopping malls
Local shopping
Costs
Dining Guide
Bars, Clubs & Drinking
Clubs
Communications
Internet Cafes
Cultural Issues
Business etiquette
Gay and lesbian travelers
Safety & Security
Tourist police stations
Healthy Living
Local Help
Consulates
Local & Day Trips
Coast
Countryside
Theme parks
Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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 great nightlife activities and an intense cultural experience.
São Paulo is one of the richest cities in the southern hemisphere, although the inequality of the clazzes that is often observed in Brazil is blatant. Historically attractive to immigrants as well as Brazilians from other states, it's one of the most diverse cities in the world.
São Paulo, or Sampa as it is also often called, is one of the most underrated cities tourism-wise, often eclipsed by other places in the Brazilian sun & beach circuit such as Rio de Janeiro and Salvador.
It is in fact a great city to explore, with its own idiosyncrasies and an intense way of life. São Paulo features many world-clazz restaurants and a diverse regional and international cuisine. If there is a major attraction to São Paulo it is the excellent quality of its restaurants and its variety of cultural activities.
Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.
Contents:
Welcome To Sao Paulo
Subdivisions
Municipality
Metropolitan area
Overview
History
People
Orientation
Language
Electricity
Arrivals
By plane
Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Viracopos International (CPQ or VCP)
By bus
Local Transportation
Bilhete √önico
By metro and train
Fares and hours of operation
Peak hours
By bus
By taxi
By car
By bicycle
On foot
Sightseeing Highlights
Avenida Paulista
Historic center
Pinheiros river area
Parks
Museums and cultural centers
Panoramic views
Fun Activities
Theaters and concert halls
Ciclofaixa de Lazer
Fun for the family
Watch football/soccer
City tours
Events
Studying
Information for students
Institutions
Learn Portuguese
Shopping Highlights
Central shopping areas
Shopping malls
Local shopping
Costs
Dining Guide
Bars, Clubs & Drinking
Clubs
Communications
Internet Cafes
Cultural Issues
Business etiquette
Gay and lesbian travelers
Safety & Security
Tourist police stations
Healthy Living
Local Help
Consulates
Local & Day Trips
Coast
Countryside
Theme parks
