Sao Paolo - Σάο Πάολο

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Sao Paolo

Sao Paulo - the center and area of Paulista.

The Sao Paolo is a city of Brazil

At a glance

Ideal period of visit

History

Pateo do Collegio, part of the founding of Sao Paulo.

"São Bento" Monastery.

People

Liberdade district, downtown Sao Paulo. One of the areas where the influence of immigrants is most evident.

Language

How to get there

By air

Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

Bus connection at Guarulhos International Airport

Congonhas Airport (CGH)

Aerial view from the area of "Congonhas" airport

Viracopos International Airport (CPQ or VCP)

By train

By road

Bus

Tietê bus station

By boat

Apartments

Regions of Municipality of São Paulo.

Centre
The original area and the administrative center of the city, includes most of the historical monuments and all the forms of different architecture in the city. It is certainly degraded in many places, but it has an incomparable variety of cultural attractions.

Paulista Avenue

West

South central

Southeast

Northeast

South far

East far

Northwest

Paulista Avenue.

What to see

Sao Paulo: Click here to see a full screen map.

Orientation

The numbering of buildings in Sao Paulo starts in the direction of Marco Zero, in front of the Cathedral da Sé.

How to move

Unique ticket

By road

Bridge Octavio Frias de oliveira.

Viaduto do Chá & Shopping Light

Bus

Cab

Subway

"Luz" metro and cinema station, Historic center.

Tickets and opening hours

Train station at the historic building "Julio Prestes" and the Concert Hall "Sala São Paulo", Historic Center.

Rush hour

By foot

Bike

The 21.5 km long Rio Pinheiros bike path is the longest bike path in Sao Paulo.

What to see

Paulista Avenue

Main article: Sao Paulo / Paulista

Historical Center

The "Pinacoteca" museum.

Main article: Sao Paulo / Center

Rio Pinheiros river area

Main article: Sao Paulo / West

Parks

Ibirapuera Park.

Museums and cultural centers

Museum of Ipiranga (Paul Museu of USP).

Panoramic view

Entertainment

Theaters and concert venues

Sao Paulo Municipal Theater.

Events

What will you buy

Central shopping areas

Shopping street in downtown Sao Paulo.

Shopping malls

Cidade Jardim Mall, the most luxurious mall in town.

Shopping areas in the suburbs

Cost

Studies

University of São Paulo (USP).

Information for students

Discounts for students

With a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC), you can get half the price at movies, theaters, events and concerts. Some discounts apply to museums and some shops - check out the official ISIC website for more information and discounts.

Learning Portuguese

Job opportunities in Sao Paulo

Which area to go for coffee - drink

Vila Olympia, in the West, is one of São Paulo's main nightlife areas.

Local drinks

Clubs

Which area to go for food

Local cuisine

Virado à Paulista, a typical dish from the state of São Paulo.

In what area to stay

Stay safe

Health and precautions

Communications

Emergency telephones:

Police: 190
Fire Department: 193
Hospital: 192

Short dial code guide (DDD):

11 - S Paulo Paulo, Santo André, S Bernardo Bernardo do Campo, São Caetano do Sul, Barueri, Diadema, Osasco
19 - Campinas
21 - Rio de Janeiro
24 - Paraty
31 - Belo Horizonte
16 - Ribeirão Preto
12 - São José dos Campos, Ubatuba, Caraguatatuba, São Sebastião
13 - Santos, Guarujá
71 - Salvador
84 - Natal
92 - Manaus

Internet cafes

Respect local customs

Professional etiquette

Gay travelers

Stay safe

Tourist police stations

Health and precautions

Small problems

Electricity

Note that in the city of São Paulo the voltage is usually 127V, unlike many other parts of Brazil and even of the São Paulo state. Most electronic products sold in São Paulo are now bi-volt, but always check carefully.

Consulates

Australia, Alameda Ministro Rocha Azevedo, 456, 2F, ☎ 55 11 2112-6200, fax: 55 11 2112-6220, e-mail: [email protected]. 9 AM-11AM.
Argentina, Ave Paulista, 2313 - sobreloja, ☎ 55 11 3897-9522, fax: 55 11 3285-0748, e-mail: [email protected]. 9 AM-5PM.
Canada, Ave Nacões Unida, 12.901, 16F, ☎ 55 11 5509-4321, fax: 55 11 5509-4260, e-mail: [email protected]. M-Th 8 AM-5PM, F 8 AM-1:30PM.
China, Rua Estados Unidos, 1071, Jardim América, ☎ 55 11 3082-9877, fax: 55 11 3062-4396. 9 AM-1PM.
Colombia, Rua Tenente Negrao, 140-9 ° andar. Cj.92, ☎ 55 11 3078-0322-3078-0262, fax: 55 11 3078-0298, e-mail: [email protected]. 9 AM-noon 2 PM-5PM.
Cuba, Rua Cardoso de Almedida, 2115, ☎ 55 11 2369-8825, fax: 55 11 3864-5052, e-mail: [email protected]. 9:30 AM-12:30PM.
Czech republic, Ave Morumbi, 635, Jardim Guedala, 05607-000, ☎ 55 11-3031-1729, fax: 55 11-3031 1822, e-mail: [email protected].
France, Ave Paulista, 1842, Torre Norte, 14F, ☎ 55 11 3371 5400, fax: 55 11 3371 5410. 8:30 AM-noon.
Germany, Ave Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2092, 12F, ☎ 55 11 3097 6644, fax: 55 11 3815 7538, e-mail: [email protected]. 8 AM-11:30AM.
Hellas, Av. Paulista, 2073, Conjunto Nacional, Ed. Horsa II, 23o andar - cj. 2303, ☎ 55 11 3251 0675, 55 11 98138 2129 (Emergencies), fax: 55 11 3289 0178, e-mail: [email protected].
Israel, Rua James Joule, 92. Brooklin, ☎ 55 11 2127 0500, fax: 55 11 2127 0528, e-mail: [email protected].
Japan, Ave Paulista, 854, 3F, ☎ 55 11 3254-0100, fax: 55 11 3254-0110, e-mail: [email protected].
South Korea, Ave Paulista, 37, 9F, ☎ 55 11 3141-1278, fax: 55 11 3141-1279. 9 AM-5PM.
Mexico, Rua Holanda 274 Jardim Europa, ☎ 55 3576-5400, fax: 3088-7768, e-mail: [email protected]. 830A-11A.
Lebanon, Ave Paulista, 688, 16F, Bela Vista, ☎ 55 11 3262-0604, e-mail: [email protected]. 9 AM-1PM.
New Zealand, Al. Campinas 579, 15F, ☎ 55 11 3148-0616, fax: 55 11 3148-2521, e-mail: [email protected]. 9 AM-1PM.
Norway, Rua General Almério de Moura, 780, Morumbi, ☎ 55 11 3759-2379, fax: 55 11 3758-5986, e-mail: [email protected]. 8 AM-6PM.
Russia, Rua Greenland, 808, Jardim America, ☎ 55 11 3062-6268, fax: 55 11 3064-1591, e-mail: [email protected].
Spain, Av. Brazil, 948, ☎ 55 11 3087-2600, fax: 55 11 3087-2620, e-mail: [email protected]. 8:15 AM-12:15PM.
Sweden, Rua Arandu, 205, Conj 1009, Brooklin Novo, ☎ 55 11 5506 9994, fax: 55 11 5507 4371, e-mail: [email protected].
Switzerland, Av. Paulista 1754, 4 ° andar, Edifício Grande Avenida, ☎ 55 11 3372 8200, fax: 55 11 3253 5716, e-mail: [email protected].
United Kingdom, Rua Ferreira de Araújo, 741, 2F, ☎ 55 11 3094 2700, fax: 55 11 3094 2717, e-mail: [email protected].
United States of America, Rua Henri Dunant, 500, Chácara Santo Antônio, ☎ 55 11 5186-7000, fax: 55 11 5186-7199.