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Sao Paulo


São Paulo ( pron. ; Portuguese for Saint Paul) is the capital of the state of São Paulo in the South East of Brazil. It is located at

The city (limits) has an area of 1,523.0 square kilometres (588.0 sq. miles) and a population of just over 11 million (2006 IBGE estimate), which makes it the most populous in the Southern Hemisphere. Because São Paulo is sprawling like Los Angeles, it has two definitions for its metropolitan area. By its CSA (Combined Statistical Area) type definition of metropolitan area, it is the second largest city with 29 million inhabitants (Complexo Metropolitano Expandido),. The more narrowly defined Greater São Paulo metropolitan area, which doesn't include Campinas, Baixada Santista and many other nearby areas (Região Metropolitana de São Paulo) has around 19.7 million inhabitants (2006), making it the fifth most populous metropolitan area in the world.

People from the city of São Paulo are known as paulistanos, while paulista designates anyone from the whole of São Paulo state, including the paulistanos. The city's Latin motto is Non ducor, duco, which translates as "I am not led, I lead". A famous nickname for the city is "Sampa".

São Paulo is also known for its smog, the sheer size of its helicopter fleet, unreliable weather, and multitude of skyscrapers, holding the 7th position in the skyline ranking.

History

Jesuit missionaries José de Anchieta and Manuel da Nóbrega founded the village of São Paulo de Piratininga on January 25, 1554. Along with their entourage, they established a mission named Colégio de São Paulo de Piratininga aimed at converting the Tupi-Guarani Native Brazilians to the Catholic religion. Located just beyond the Serra do Mar cliffs, overlooking the port city of Santos, and close to River Tietê, the new settlement became the natural entrance from the South East coast to the vast and fertile plateau to the West that would eventually become the State of São Paulo.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, groups of explorers who called themselves the Bandeirantes traversed forests and new territories within the Latin American continent searching for gold, diamonds and other riches. The Bandeirantes are regarded as being responsible for a great deal of the Brazilian territorial expansion beyond the Tordesilhas Line and for the discovery of many mines of precious metals and stones. There are several monuments in honor of their contribution to the city, including the Monumento das Bandeiras, one of the landmarks of São Paulo.

São Paulo officially became a city in 1711. In the 19th century, it experienced a flourishing economic prosperity, brought about chiefly through coffee exports, which were shipped abroad from the port of neighbouring city Santos. After 1881, waves of immigrants from Italy, Japan and many other countries emigrated to São Paulo in order to work at the enormous coffee plantations established in the State making it the only Brazilian state capital which Portuguese descendants are not the majority. At the beginning of the 20th century, the coffee cycle had already plummeted due to,...



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Hotels in Sao Paulo
London Othon Flat Score 8 from 2 reviews
Alameda Jaú, 135 - Jardins 8/10
Our guest rooms are equipped with modern amenities including air conditioning, internet access and cable TV. ... more
 
Golden Tulip Park Plaza Score 7.95 from 9 reviews
Al. Lorena, 360 7.95/10
Our generous guest rooms provide all modern amenities including broadband internet access and cable television. All rooms feature a balcony. ... more
 
Campobelo Plaza Hotel Score 0 from 0 reviews
Rua Demóstenes, 748 0/10
Breakfast is served from 6:30 to 10:30 buffet-style with more than 45 items. The restaurant remains open until 22:00. It is situated on the roof top, has 2 ambients and is speciallized in international cuisine. ... more
 
Luz Plaza Score 0 from 0 reviews
R. Prates, 145 0/10
This modern and stylish hotel lies close to the enchanting park "Parque da Luz" and provides the ideal base for those wishing to explore the sights of the city, such as the Pinacoteca Art Museum and the Tom Jobim Music Centre. Here you can enjoy a high level of comfort in guest rooms which feature all modern amenities, including cable television and dataports. Whatever the nature of your visit, this hotel is sure to fulfil all your needs. Facilities include a variety of conference rooms, a spa, a gym, a swimming pool, a restaurant and much more. ... more
 
Pestana São Paulo Score 9 from 3 reviews
Rua Tutóia, 77 9/10
Our business centre offers internet access and various services such as photocopying and faxing, while our 14 function rooms feature a wide selection of audio-visual and translation equipment. A large exhibition and events area is also available. ... more
 
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Sacred Art Museum

The Sacred Art Museum near the Tiradentes subway stop is claimed to be the best on the subject in Brazil.

type:Churches and Cathedrals


Cumbuco Beach from Fortaleza 8 hours

Cumbuco Beach from Fortaleza

Cumbuco is a beach that is situated about 37km east of Fortaleza in the district of Caucaia. It offers several leisure options such as, raft rides, the entertaining donkey and horse rides, the thrilling quadricycle ride, and the surprising buggy ride that takes place on the moving sand dunes! On this tour you will get the opportunity to experience all of this, as well as getting a break to try the local sport - the ski-bunda!

Cumbuco is an ancient colony of fishermen, which will surprise you with a landscape full of dunes punctuated by green coconut trees and intercalated by ponds!

The beach and the local area also hosts an excellent tourist structure of hotels, bars and restaurants, that you will have some freetime to explore!

The day finishes with a refreshing dive in the pond of Parnamirim!

Optional Extras: Available for purchase locally -

  • Gorgeous Sand Dune Beach to explore
  • Classic Hotels, Bars and Restaurants
  • Horse Back Riding
  • Quadricycle
  • Dune Buggies
  • Ski Bunda

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Rio de Janeiro Highlights 4 hours

See the Botanical Gardens on your Rio de Janeiro Highlights tour

On this tour you will combine three great Rio de Janeiro destinations in the one tour:

  • The Botanical Gardens - a 350-acre garden that holds about 7,000 tropical species, including native Brazilian plants. A popular feature of the garden are the avenues of royal palms that measure approximately 100 feet (30 meters) high.
  • Maracana Stadium - the giant stadium that accommodates over 100,000 people and has been host to many championship games over the years, including the World Cup match of 1950 and Pele's last game.
  • The Mac Museum of Contemporary Art in Niteroi - designed by Brazil's most famous architect, Oscar Niemeyer. The museum boasts stunning views to Rio de Janeiro across the river.

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Sao Paulo Museum of Art

Locally known as MASP (Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo) it’s a must-see with a fine collection of Portinaris and one of the largest compilations of impressionist paintings in the world.

On Sundays, in the space below the main building,  there is an open fair of antiquities and gadgets where you can find old stamps, masks, clothes and a large variety of crafts.

type:Hotspots
address:Avenida Paulista, 1578
tel:(55)(11) 3251 5644
url:masp.uol.com.br




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