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General Information:
Sao Paulo is now the largest city in Brazil; it is the largest in Latin America. The city boasts some of the best galleries and museums in the country. It has by far the best cuisine and some of the best nightlife. The city has a number of shopping areas, unique and interesting to explore. Jardins is famous for its high-end fashion boutiques. This area is packed with national and international brands, expensive clothing and jewelry, gourmet foods, and luxurious gift shops.
Tourist Attractions:
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Edificio Italia
Banespa Building
Patio do Colegio
Cathedral da Se
Museu Paulista
Solar da Marquesa
Paulista Avenue
Ibirapuera Park
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Transportation :
Sao Paulo is very well connected by network of Railways, Airways and Roadways. So Traveling is not at all a problem, pleasure is guaranteed.
Shopping :
In Centro, the downtown Sao Paulo browse the market stalls and small shops for inexpensive items such as belts, buttons, small toys, gadgets, towels, textiles, and socks.
For Oriental trinkets, there is no better place to shop than Sao Paulo's own Japanese neighborhood, Liberdade. On Sundays, the neighborhood holds a large market with great food and a variety of market stalls selling all kinds of ware, from bonsai plants to porcelain Buddha statues.
Finally, there are the street markets, which are particularly popular on weekend. With antiques, food, and flea markets, they will make you Shop till you Drop!
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Hotels :
Sao Paulo is the financial and business hub of Brazil and has many excellent hotels, but the majorities are geared to corporate executives; tourists are a low priority. A large number of hotels cluster around the downtown core of Centro, the major financial district of Avenida Paulista, and the upscale shopping and restaurant district Jardins. The neighborhood of Jardins is one of the safest areas of the city, and even at night, one can very comfortably go for a stroll. Women traveling alone will feel completely comfortable in this part of town.
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Precaution :
Money -Most stores will accept one or more types of credit cards. Keep in mind that you can often obtain a discount if you pay with cash. Traveler's checks are normally not accepted.
Keep an eye on your cash while you travel and shop in the overcrowded arenas in Brazil.
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