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Sao Paulo Travel
Sao Paulo is all about business, and for the most part so are its hotels. Most of them are near Avenida Paulista, along Marginal Pinjeiros, or in the charming Jardins neighborhood, where international businesses are located. But catering to business doesn't mean that they've forgotten about pleasure. The City of Sao Paulo hands down will match the elegance of London and New York.
Because of the business influence rates often drop on the weekends. Events such as the International conventions and the annual formula 1 grand prix in September can book hotels completely, so its wise to make reservations in advance.
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In Sao Paulo Cultural events such as the Film Festivals, and Fashion and Art Exhibits usually take place some time between the months of April and December. In regards to the weather in Sao Paulo (South America) January- March is usually rainy, and floods can disrupt traffic. In winter (June & July) In winter temperatures rarely dip below 10°C (50°F), Summers are hot in Sao Paulo the temperature is usually 35°C (95°F)
Sao Paulo Facts
Sao Paulo is a major cultural centre. Sao Paulo has an ethnically diverse metropolitan area, with heavy Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, among other influences.
Sao Paulo is known for its varied and sophisticated cuisine, ranging from Chinese to French, from fast food chains to five star restaurants. There are approximately 62 different types of cuisines in Sao Paulo, and more than 12,000 restaurants.Other venues such as bars, pubs, lounges and discos cater to a variety of music tastes.
Sao Paulo is home to the Sao Paulo Museum of Art (MASP), dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II in the first half of the XX century and "Pinacoteca do Estado" art museums, a symphonic orchestra (São Paulo State Symphony (OSESP - based in the Sala São Paulo theatre in the gorgeous Julio Prestes train station), and a Formula One Grand Prix racing circuit, and many luxurious Sao Paulo Hotels.
The main exhibit area is on the second floor and below ground is a beautiful space with a few pieces of modern art and a cafe where the posh business people of down town Sao Paulo go to eat lunch. In the Sao Paulo Museum of Art there are works by Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, Talousse-Letrec, Cezanne, Picasso, Raphael, and many more. It’s really breathtaking and organized around themes rather than in chronological order or by artistic movements.
Sao Paulo Nightlife
In Sao Paulo knowing where to go is the key, Nightlife options are seemingly endless.
BARS
Among a massive amount of options, the most sophisticated (and expensive) places are in Jardins, Vila Olimpia, and Itaim. Pinheiros and Vila Madalena are full of trendy places.
Top Bars in Sao Paulo
Bar Brahma
Used to be the meeting place of artist, intellectuals, and politicians. The decor is a time warp to the mid-20th century, with furniture, lamps, and a piano true to the period. This is one of the best places in Sao Paulo for live music, with a selection of traditional samba and Brazilian pop groups scheduled every week.
Frango
Northwest of Centro, makes you feel as if you've been transported to a small town. The bar has 150 varieties of beer including the Brazilian dark beer "Xingu". Its rich, molasses like flavor nicely complements the bar's unforgettable dish of "coxinhas de frango com quiero" (fried balls of chicken with cheese)
Bar D'A Rua
Is right in the heartof Itaim nighlife area and features a popular open deck section. Cold draft beer is served in the traditional tall and
thin tulipa glasses
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CLUBS
The Pinheiros and Vila Madalena neighborhoods have a large concentration of Brazilian clubs and bars. Jardin has many gay and lesbian spots, and Pinheiros and Vila Madalena have a large concentration of youthful bars and clubs.
Sao Paulo is a city constantly changing to trends to when you are there check with the hotel concierges about the places before heading out.
Most clubs open at 9pm, but people tend to arrive late (around mid-night) and dance untile the morning hours of 5-6. Clubbing can get expensive, most charge R$20 at the door and sometimes women are allowed in free.The popular and upscale places ask for as much as R$100 for entry.
Top Clubs in Sao Paulo
Villa Country
Francisco Matarazzo 810, Agua Branca
Is the place to dance to American country music and sertanejo, Brazilian country music. The huge club has a resturant, bars, shops, game rooms, and a big dance floor. Its open Thursday-Sunday and entry is R$15-R$25
8 Bar
Rua José Maria Lisboa, 82
São Paulo - SP, 01423-000, Brazil
+ 011 3887-3041
Plays a range of electronic and disco music for dancing and just listening while you're having a drink at the bar.
The DJ's usually interact with the crowd and accept requests in the intimate space.
Buena Vista Club
Rua Atilo Innocenti 780
Vila Olimpia
+011 3045-5245
Is a good place to take dancing classes. On Sunday you can learn to dance Garfieira and Zouk. Live music and DJs heat up the dance floor for hours. The club has good appetizers & drinks and is open Wednesday - Sunday.
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Parque Ibirapuera
Ibirapuera is the Sao Paulo counter part to New Yorks Central park, Ibirapuera is half the size usually is twice as crowded. In the 1950's the land which originally contained the municipal nurseries was choosen as the site of a public park to commemorate the city's 400th anniversary. The park was inaugurated in 1954. Ibirapuera was inauguarated in in 1954. Today the park has jogging and bike paths, a lake, and rolling lawns. Bicyles can be rented at numerous places near the parks entrance for R$5 and hour.
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Sao Paulo Helicopter
Due to of the intense traffic jams on the roads, São Paulo has become the city with the highest number of helicopters in the world, more than cities like New York and Tokyo. With more than 400 helicopters and around 70,000 flights per year within central São Paulo, according to the British newspaper The Guardian, is turning into a "real life South-American episode" of The Jetsons.
