Sao Paulo is the largest city in South America with more than 20 million
people spread over 7,800 kms. The city is truly cosmopolitan with high end
restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and a vibrant night life. It’s easy and
affordable to plan a vacation as there are many Hotéis em São Paulo that offer comfortable
accommodation. For those planning to visit Sao Paulo, here are a few places
worth visiting:

• As earlier mentioned, Sao Paulo is the cultural hub of
Brazil with its many experimental theatres and art museums. Notable among these
is the Sao Paulo Museum of Art. This Museum is located near the Tirandentes
subway stop and a major tourist attraction. It houses religious relics and icons
dating from the 17th century. The resident nuns at the Museum pass paper pills
to reenact a centuries old story where a man’s kidney stone is said to have
cured after he ate a piece of paper with a prayer written on it.

•
Ibirapuera Park: This is a famous park that is also known to host concerts and
other programs during the weekend. In fact, Ibirapuera is known to attract more
than 150 thousand visitors during the weekend. The park encompasses a vast
stretch of more than 1.5 million square meters of greenery with lakes, sports
courts, jogging, walking, and cycling paths.

• Sao Paulo Museum of Art:
This Museum has the largest collection of paintings done by prestigious artists
such as Degas, Renoir, Modigliani, Bonnard and many more. They also have a he
collection of antiques, old stamps, masks, clothes, and a wide variety of
crafts.

• Avenida Paulista: This place is known for its commercial
attractions, skyscrapers, restaurants, book stores, hotels, shops and museums
including the Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Casa das Rosas. The place is well
connected to other parts of the city and hence commuting shouldn’t be a
problem.

• Liberdale: The 1.5 million people of Japanese descent have
settled in Liberdale and have lent their distinct style to the place. In fact
the place is so popular that when Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko of Japan
visited Brazil, they made it a point to visit Liberdale. But don’t imagine
something exotic as you are sure to be disappointed, because the goods sold here
display good that are ‘supposedly sold in Japan’, but actually ‘Made in China’.
Food too is sold as Japanese, but made predominantly by Brazilians of Chinese
and Korean descent.

There are several other places like the Se Cathedral,
University of Sao Paulo etc. that serve as popular tourist attraction. Make sure
that you book a hotel in Sao Paulo that can guide you through the
city.

Eduardo Camps is owner of Panamby Hotel São Paulo. Close to Sao Paulo
International Airport, the Panamby Hotel provides a world of convenience for
transient visitors and globetrotters alike. Visit us at http://www.panamby.com.br