São Paulo
in Brazil

If you’re a local – or a wannabe local – you can simply call it Sampa. Just because it is not as popular a destination as Rio de Janeiro doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be. With Brazil’s best restaurants and numerous cultural institutions, São Paulo is the most cosmopolitan city on the continent.

how long to go for

a weekend, a long weekend

when to go

September, October, November, March, April, May

holidays

Carnival, Tiradentes Day, Labour Day, Corpus Christi, Independence Day, Lady of Aparecida, All Soul's Day, Republic Day

how to get there

Fly into São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and take a taxi into town

how to get around

on foot, by bus, by taxi, via metro

nice to know

This city is HUGE. Pack your walking shoes, as trekking across town (even if you take public transport) takes ages.

local language

Portuguese

currency

real

in an emergency

call 190, 192, 193, or 199
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