An avant-garde and innovative city, which preserves in its architecture, arts and gastronomy a past made up of the union of more than 70 nationalities. And, at the same time as preserving traditions, it does not allow itself to be outdated. Trendy is the right word to describe it. To get to know it better, you only need two things: an open mind and the willingness to dive headfirst into this city that never sleeps.
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An avant-garde and innovative city, which preserves in its architecture, arts and gastronomy a past made up of the union of more than 70 nationalities. And, at the same time as preserving traditions, it does not allow itself to be outdated. Trendy is the right word to describe it. To get to know it better, you only need two things: an open mind and the willingness to dive headfirst into this city that never sleeps.
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A rich and diverse gastronomy. This is what you will find in São Paulo. The city has some of the best restaurants in Latin America and the world, among its more than 15 thousand restaurants and 20 thousand bars. There are national and international options, to suit all budgets. In addition to the cuisine of 52 countries, São Paulo is famous for its food trucks and “food fairs”, which today take over the streets of the city.
The world of arts and entertainment is also thriving in São Paulo. As the cultural center of Latin America, São Paulo has 101 museums, 282 movie theaters, 146 libraries and around 40 cultural centers, in addition to the countless popular festivals and fairs that take place on its streets. In addition, the city has 182 theaters. These are spaces for the staging of shows of all artistic styles, ranging from blockbuster Broadway musicals to avant-garde theater.
Nightlife in São Paulo is a true reflection of the city: frenetic, creative and democratic. In 2014, CNN columnist Mark Manson named the city of São Paulo as one of the ten best places in the world for parties, nightclubs and other nightlife entertainment. São Paulo was the only Brazilian city to make the list. There is something for everyone, from country music, R&B (Rhythm and Blues), rock and samba, to electronic music, pop and forró. Vila Madalena, Itaim Bibi, Vila Olímpia, Centro and Barra Funda are some of the most popular neighborhoods for those who enjoy enjoying the nightlife in the capital.
The capital of São Paulo is the main destination for shopping tourism in the country, with luxurious options and super affordable shopping centers. There are more than 50 shopping centers and around 60 themed shopping streets. One of the most charming addresses in São Paulo is Oscar Freire Street. There are more than 200 stores of renowned national and international brands. If you want to guarantee good bargains, there is Rua 25 de Março, the largest popular open-air shopping conglomerate in Latin America, with more than three thousand stores. Also in the central region, Bom Retiro and Brás are strong neighborhoods for clothing. And in Itaim, on Rua João Cachoeira, and in Moema, on Rua Bem-Te-Vi, there are some excellent outlets.
In addition to bringing together the most diverse nationalities, cultures and urban tribes, São Paulo is also the largest geek and nerd stronghold in the country. The number of fans of this curious universe grows every day and there is always something new related to the subject. For fans of this culture, the city is a paradise.
Despite being Brazil's largest economic center and a predominantly urban metropolis, São Paulo preserves its areas of contact with nature, where it is possible to practice sports, spend time outdoors and see different species of animals. Some of these places are the São Paulo Zoo, the Aquarium, the Butantan Institute and the 111 parks spread throughout the city, such as Ibirapuera, Juventude, Água Branca and Cantareira State Park.
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