São Paulo

Nickname(s):

Sampa

Demonym(s):

Paulista

Founded:

1554

Democracy:

Developed:

European Union:

Schengen:

Euro:

National Capital:

RegionalState Capital:

Population (City):

12 000 000

Population (Urban):

-

Population (Metro):

22 001 000

Population Density (km2):

8 000

Population Density (mi2):

20 700

Largest City in Latin America

Largest City in Brazil

Language:

Portuguese

Currency:

Reais

Avg. Summertime High:

29 °C

84 °F

Avg. Summertime Low:

20 °C

67 °F

Warmest Month:

February

Coldest Month:

July

Avg. Wintertime High:

23 °C

73 °F

Avg. Wintertime Low:

13 °C

55 °F

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São Paulo is often said to be nothing more than a sea of apartment buildings, but it is so much more than that! It is not as famous as other cities in the country from a tourist point of view, but São Paulo has always been the gateway to Brazil. Paulista Avenue is the modern center of the city where you will find world-class shopping and dining options. Just dining and restaurants are something that São Paulo is famous for and it's one of the best destinations in the world for a culinary experience. The old town, called Centro, is unfortunately quite run down but it has several sights such as São Paulo Cathedral or the Martinelli Building (the first skyscraper in Latin America).

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Altino Arantes Building and Martinelli Building

Altino Arantes Building (center) and Martinelli Building (right).

Sao Paulo Cathedral

São Paulo Cathedral is one of the most important sights in Centro.

Liberdade

Liberdade is a touch of Japan in Brazil. São Paulo has the largest diaspora of any city outside of Japan.

Views of Sao Paulo

View of the city from Liberdade.

Avenida Paulista

Av. Paulista is the modern center of São Paulo.

Av Paulista and MASP

Av. Paulista. The world-famous Sao Paulo Museum of Art are to the left.

Skyline of Sao Paulo

Skyline of São Paulo.

Skyline of Avenida Paulista

Skyline of Av. Paulista.

Beco do Batman

Beco do Batman, or Batman's Alley, is a famous area with many street paintings.

Skyline of São Paulo from Ibirapuera Park

The Skyline of São Paulo from Ibirapuera Park.