Sao Paulo Travel Guide, Brazil: Information Tourism

Sao Paulo Travel Guide, Brazil. Sao Paulo History. Information Tourism. Although Brasilia may be the capital of Brazil, Sao Paulo is actually by far the biggest city and plays an integral part in the country's economy and tourism industry. Many tourists find its a little hard to distinguish the actual city from the Sao Paulo state, since the boundaries of this sprawling city are quite vast, and the Greater Sao Paulo area is actually the third-biggest megalopolis on the planet. The urban jungle that is Sao Paulo is an exciting place to holiday and relatively easy way to find your way around, thanks to the well-planned and efficient metro train network. The main tourist attractions in Sao Paulo tend to be located within the metropolitan neighbourhood and the areas of Bela Vista, Bom Retiro, Liberdade, the Praca da Sé and the Cerqueira César, which resides alongside the skyscraper-filled Avenida Paulista and boasts an unrivalled cluster of restaurants, bars and nightspots. Tourist information booths are scattered around central Sao Paulo and can be found on the Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, the Avenida Paulista, the Avenida Sao Luis and in the Praca de Republica. The official state tourist office is situated on the Praca Antonio Prado and within the Banespa building, and features information about both the city and the state. Currently the third-largest city on the planet, the tourist attractions in Sao Paulo certainly compete for your attention and are as varied as they are plentiful. The Zoological Gardens known as the Jardim Zoológico are especially family friendly, as is the Ibirapuera Park (Parque do Ibirapuera), where highlights include aquariums, a planetarium, lakes and even a collection of colourful orchids. Offering a tranquil alternative to the bustling centre of Sao Paulo, the city's beautiful Botanical Gardens (Jardim Botánico) lies on the southern side of the city and is filled with exotic plants and flowers. Read more