The largest city in Brazilis often considered by some to be simply a commercial city, but a recentcultural revival in São Paulo has seen it become amajor attraction with many museums, galleries and a vibrant nightlife. Thepopulous city boasts one of the most dramatic skylines in the world, but withmany historical sites nestled between the towering glass skyscrapers.
There are plenty of things to see outside the citycentre the parks and gardens of São Paulo arepopular meeting places at the weekends. Although a little Portuguese goes along way, you’ll find English is spoken at most of the major sights andattractions in the city.
For a bit of tranquillity, visit Parque doIbirapuera this is a great place to spend the afternoon, chilling on theshores of the lakes surrounded by trees. In the evening, visit the AuditorioIbirapuera for an outdoor concert. See how the night sky unfolding before youreyes in the Planetário Professor Aristóteles Orsini. Go to the Museu de ArteModerna in to view works by Pablo Picasso and Brazilian artists.
Learn more about the history of SãoPaulo and visit some of the oldest sites of the city. Visit theiconic Mosteiro de São Bento and observe the Sunday Mass with Gregorian chants,then take a selfie with the nearby Cathedral of São Paulo, one of the mostphotographed buildings in the city.
