| Sao Paulo is the capital of the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The city is the largest in Brazil and first in South America by population. It is located in the South East of the country. It is also the richest city of Brazil. The name means Saint Paul in Portuguese. The city has an area of 1,523 square kilometers (588 sq mi)[ and a population of 10,886,518, which makes it the most populous in Brazil, in South America and in the southern hemisphere. Among the various Sao Paulo Tourist Attractions, there are many gardens, parks, cemeteries, canals, bridges and beaches, zoos and farms that you can visit in Sao Paulo. One of the interesting sites to visit in Sao Paulo is the small town of Aparecida. This old town lies in the Paraiba valley and was founded by a fisherman in the year 1717. Another major Sao Paulo Tourist Attractions is the Basilica Nova or the New Basilica. It is the most recommended site for visitors in Sao Paulo. The Old Basilica or the Basilica Velha is another important Christian site to visit in Sao Paulo. Tourist Attractions in Sao Paulo also consist of Itaquacu and Via Sacra which are the small towns around Sao Paulo. Parque do Ibirapuera is a beautiful tourist spot in Sao Paulo. People mainly visit this lush green scenic area on the southern part of the city because of the many parks, museums and planetarium that it houses. You can also visit the Japanese pavilion, the Biennial pavilion, Sports Coliseum, Aeronautics and Folklore museum and other sites. Sao Paulo Tourist Attractions also includes the Jardim Botanico. This place has a green house mainly for the special plants of the Atlantic Forest. Plant lovers will find this place very fascinating. Visitors usually don't miss the Botanical garden and the Lineu Garden and the Mirror of Water. The city has a number of shopping areas worth exploring. Jardins is well known for its high- end fashion boutiques. The main shopping streets are Rua Augusta, the parallel Rua Haddock Lobo, and their cross streets: Rua Oscar Freire and Alameda Lorena. This area is packed with national and international brands, expensive clothing and jewelry, gourmet foods, and luxurious gift shops.It's a metropolis with mixed nationalities, offering many cultural choices. It also has the biggest range of restaurants in Brazil, offering local and international food. Sao Paulo is known for its varied and sophisticated gastronomy, ranging from Chinese to French cuisine is characterized by its extreme diversity. Despite France's history of centralization (Paris), each region has its own distinctive specialties: cuisine from North- West France uses butter and cream; Provencal cuisine (from the southeast) f, from fast food Fast food is food prepared and served quickly at a fast- food restaurant or shop at low cost. Its night life is animated by thousands of bars, pubs, lounges, and discos that cater for a variety of music tastes and are often open all night. |
