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Introduction
Situated 760 metres above sea level, the city of São Paulo, in the state of the same name, occupies an area of approximately 1500 square kilometres, of which almost two-thirds is urbanised and the rest rural. These two areas together are know... Continue reading »
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History
At the beginning of the 16th century, Brazil had only just been discovered by the Portuguese, and the area atop the Serra do Mar mountain range in the south-east of the country, now occupied by São Paulo, was inhabited exclusively by the indi... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
São Paulo is a true megalopolis. It pulsates with the energy of all the people who make it what it is: one of the world's biggest and greatest cities. There are many good reasons to come to São Paulo, from business and study to entertainment,... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Like all the world's major cities, São Paulo is blessed with a huge variety of bars, restaurants and cafes, ranging from the most refined, elegant rendezvous points to humble and hearty neighborhood eateries. Dining in São Paulo, of course, d... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
It's impossible not to be entertained in São Paulo. As a melting pot of people from all over Brazil, the city has a character that reflects a bit of each region: the South, Northeast, Central and North. This can be observed in the unique cult... Continue reading »
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Tours
Historical São Paulo One of the best ways to tour São Paulo is by using the underground subway system. This way you can avoid the chaotic traffic, and get around on what is considered a very safe means of public transport. The subway also... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air The Sao Paulo International Airport (+55 011 6445 2945 / http://www.infraero.gov.br) (GRU) is the larger of Sao Paulo's two airports. Located 18 miles northeast of downtown, it is sometimes also referred to as the... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
São Paulo State: São Paulo Country: Brazil São Paulo By The Numbers: Population: 18 million Elevation: 2,500 feet / 762 meters Average Annual Rainfall: 53 inches / 135 centimeters Average January Temperature: 70 degrees F / 21 degrees C... Continue reading »
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Introduction
To really get away from it all (as if the rest of Bahia wasn't relaxed enough) consider the ultimate beach holiday in Morro de São Paulo or, even more remote, the little village of Boipeba. Built on an island only accessible by boat or plane,... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
None of the addresses in Morro de São Paulo have street numbers, but there are only a handful of streets and locals are very helpful with directions. For visitor information stop by the CIT (Central de Informações Turisticas), Praça Aureliano... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Look out the window as your plane descends to São Paulo's airport, and you'll see nothing but high-rises as far as the eye can see. It's a truly awesome sight. Now the largest metropolis in South America -- and, with 17 million people spre... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Visitor Information São Paulo's visitor information booths are of limited use. They offer a free city map and a city booklet with limited sightseeing information (but 30 pages of ads for escort services). Staff will attempt to answer your... Continue reading »
Sao Paulo Travel Experiences
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Madness (and Serenity)
So we arrived yesterday morning and finally got to our hostel at noon. I´ve never really experienced jet lag before, b... Continue reading »
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My Christmas Island
I´ve been a little lax on the blog lately because I´ve largely had very little to write about. I spent Christmas on the island of Morro d... Continue reading »
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Nehany nap Morro de Sao Paolo szigeten...
A csapat masik fele elment Governador Valadaresbe a paplansarkany bajnoksagra. repulojegy problemakbol kifolyolag mi egy olyan szigetre l... Continue reading »
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Beijos from Sao Paulo!
Hello again...I am trying to get better about writing more often, see?Ok..so we flew from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro and we were planning... Continue reading »
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Full Circle
Our last night-bus in Brazil was the relatively short but very very very windy (wind as in corkscrew, not wind as in blow) road along the... Continue reading »
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