Voos para Sao Paulo

Looking for a different place other than the usual for your international vacation this year? Well, consider Sao Paulo. Being one of the hottest tourist destinations in South America, Sao Paulo is known for Cultural Tourism and every year hosts tourists who yearn to take part in its religious and cultural festivals, conferences and conventions. Be it the fashion week events or the Guy parade, the city is a thriving tourist destination with high energy events & attractions throughout the year.

The city is located on the Brazilian highlands and 70 km from the Atlantic Ocean. It has a humid subtropical climate with plenty of sunshine and warmth. Not to mention the sizzling nightlife the city offers to the tourist with plenty of food and drinking options.

Sao Paulo with its Portuguese name is an alpha global city in the southeast of Brazil and the most populated in the country. It is the largest Portuguese speaking city in the world. It is also the capital of the state with a strong influence on international trade, commerce, finance, entertainment, and arts. The city was named in the honor of St. Paul of Tarsus who was the Apostle of Jesus.

After its independence in 1822, Sao Paulo developed due to its coffee exports and industrialization in the 18^th and 19^th century to what it is today. As of now, the city is full of skyscrapers, traffic and plays an important part in the world of sports and entertainment.

Tip: You thought Sao Paulo is just a tourist destination with tourist attractions! You will be surprised to find that it’s a foodies paradise with multiple cuisines available in the city.

Getting to Sao Paulo

The city has two airports, one of them is Sao Paulo- Guarulhos International Airport that caters as a national hub as well as to the international flights to Sao Paulo and second, Congonhas- Sao Paulo Airport that is used mainly for the domestic as well as regional flight operations. The city is well connected with the rest of the world. There are daily direct flights to Sao Paulo from the capital Rio de Janeiro that take around 1hour of travel time. Most of these are operated by Latam Airlines.  There are many other international & cheap flights to Sao Paulo from across the US, and Europe which is operated by Air France Airways, Lufthansa Airways, and many other international airlines. Both the airports for tourists are well connected with the city by road and provide access to economical modes of transport to Sao Paulo downtown.

Tip: Sao Paulo has the largest number of helicopters in the world. If you want to hop on to one for your grand entry in the city you can always charter one.

Must-see attractions in Sao Paulo

Below are a few of the places which are must-see during your vacation in Sao Paulo.

Museu de Arte museum has a comprehensive and vast collection of art in Latin America where you will be able to appreciate the works of Renoir, Matisse, Van Gogh, Picasso and the likes. This is housed in a classic building which itself is worth seeing. If you come here on a Sunday, you will also be able to shop in the weekly antique market or witness a concert that happens here quite often. The Contemporary Art  Museum is another place which you should add in your list as it too has an impressive collection from the masters.

The City Theater is yet another place where you may catch performances by world-renowned international artists and musicians. It is also home to the Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra, City Ballet of Sao Paulo and the Lyric Choir.  An evening here is an awesome experience.

Parque do Ibirapuera provides an opportunity for enjoying its vast greens with monuments, museums, trails, lakes and performance arenas all within it for a day of family fun here. 

Parque da Independància & Museu Paulista commemorate the independence of Brazil and provide good space for relaxation. With green gardens & fountains, it makes an ideal place for a family evening together. The museum here has a collection of items from the imperial era.

The Se Cathedral in the historic part of town is another masterpiece of architecture that you must visit. This massive impressive cathedral has beautiful architecture that is built on neo-Gothic design and includes an impressive 10,000 pipe organ and beautiful stained glass windows.

Visit the Pátio do Colégio to visit one of the oldest buildings from the days of the settlement of Sao Paulo. It also has a museum that you can visit. Besides these, you should also visit the  Benedictine Monastery, Pinacoteca do Estado, and Nossa Senhora da Luz.

Avenida Paulista is the activity center of Sao Paulo that is full of tourists as well as locals. You will enjoy the street side cafes here. It is the center of town that is a place for various celebrations and festivals throughout the year and a fun place to be in.

Tip – For tourists hopping across the city, you will find the metro system best and most economical for local traveling. Do try it.

 Where to stay and eat in Sao Paulo

There is a wide range of options for travelers in Sao Paulo. With the good metro transportation system, the local travel is very convenient for those we want to be out in the city. Most of the luxury hotels are around the Paulista area that also has good shopping places and plenty of restaurants that offer an excellent choice of food. Close to Ibirapuera Park, there are a few of the best hotels in town along with several restaurants. The mid-range hotels are close to Trianon metro station and offers decent spaces. You will also find many economical options for the budget traveler in these areas.

There is a wide choice of food that you get in Sao Paulo. The city offers 62 cuisines across 12,000 restaurants dishing out fantastic fares to make it one of the major foodie destinations in Latin America.

Tip – Try the traditional snacks like Coxinha and Feijoada that we served in most of the bars and cafes in Sao Paulo.

Local Language

The local primary language that is widely spoken in Sao Paulo is Portuguese. There are many immigrants here because of which Japanese, German, Spanish and Italian is also spoken in the city. English is spoken only as a foreign language here. 

Tip: With little English or learning some Portuguese language you will do just fine in the city. Take help from people in case you need directions as they are helpful.

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