The largest city in South America, Sao Paulo also happens to be one of the largest cities in the world. Its booming coffee industry was a major drawing card for hundreds of thousands of immigrants, hoping to create a stable life in this exotic land. The result is a fantastic mix of cultures and traditions that have made their home here.
The museums in Sao Paulo are some of the finest in South America. The Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo (MASP) has an impressive collection of European and Brazilian art. For a bit of a unique sightseeing experience, make your way to the Butanta Institute. This research center has one purpose, to study poisonous snakes. There is a lot to explore and see here, especially with thousands of snakes that call this place home. If you can watch a soccer game, you’ll see what fan dedication really is. The players are absolutely amazing and the fans breathe soccer as if they’re breathing air. It’s definitely this country’s national sport.
The coastlines that surround the cosmopolitan city are breathtaking. Try to take a day or two and experience the beaches here. Most prefer the beaches at the north shore. They’re as close to paradise as one can get. Although the south shore beaches aren’t as pristine, they tend to be closer to Sao Paulo than those at the north shore… which can make a world of a difference considering the traffic around here can take forever.
Be prepared to eat late here. The heat tends to turn off the hunger pangs until the sun goes down. The Brazilians love their meat and they love to BBQ it. Enjoy the Churrasco – it’ll probably be some of the best meat you’ve ever tasted. Although Carnival isn’t here year round, the nightlife is still quite fantastic.
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