The Tourists Attractions Of Sao Paulo

The city of Sao Paulo has been compared to the city of New
York, and has just as many interesting places to go and unique
things to see as New York does! Sao Paulo is South America's
largest city, and is the third largest city in the entire
world. It is home to an astounding 17 million people, and has
many neighborhoods made up of a diverse collection of people
with nationalities such as Japanese, Arab, Italian and
Lebanese.

If you ever wish to make a trip to Sao Paulo, try to avoid the
months of January, February and March, as this is the rainy
season and floods are inevitable. These floods disrupt the
normal flow of things, and make seeing the sites nearly
impossible. The best time to visit is April through December.
This is the period of time when you will be able to see art and
fashion shows, cultural events, as well as music festivals.

A visit to Sao Paulo will have one bewildered by the assortment
of activities and attractions that are available. One unique
place to experience is the Butanta Institute, one of the
world's most well known centers for the study of poisonous
snakes. While it is foremost a research center, it does house
thousands and thousands of poisonous snakes that can be
observed by visitors to the Institute.

Art lovers will not want to pass up the opportunity to visit
the Museo de Arte Sacra & Jardin de la Luz. This lovely museum
is situated inside an 18th century baroque monastery, and
houses what is thought to be the best collection of colonial
artifacts, as well as art in South America. There are also
numerous other museums and galleries scattered throughout the
city, some housing major collections, with others hosting shows
for local artists.

Sao Paulo, being a cosmopolitan city, is home to many of
Brazil's richest residents. It is also a shopping mecca, and
top of the line goods such as cameras, clothes, perfume,
jewelry, leather goods, shoes, art, antiques, as well as hand
made goods and crafts are widely available.

Sao Paulo is also known for its vibrant nightlife and plethora
of dance clubs and bars. One of Sao Paulo's best-known bars is
Bar Brahma, which has been around since 1949. It used to be a
meeting place for artsy types as well as local politicians, but
today is the favored location to hear live samba music.

Like any metropolitan city, Sao Paulo is easy to get around in
by using taxis, buses and trains. It is wise not to rent a car
and attempt to navigate the city yourself, as during rush hour
the traffic can be at a standstill for hours, and when it
rains, traffic doesn't move at all.

Sao Paulo is a city rich in history; it has a diverse
population, beautiful museums and galleries, and is full of
attractions and beautiful architecture. It is a city that has
much to offer to visitors and residents alike.

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