Sao Paulo – Cultural Capital of Brazil

One of the largest metropolis of the world and the cultural capital of Brazil, Sao Paulo is fast becoming famous with the tourists worldwide. Sampa, as the locals call it may lack the natural beauty of Rio de Janeiro but with its South America’s best night clubs, restaurants and bars it surely makes up for it. With its first-rate museums, music and dance it has the power to attract millions of visitors to it per year.

Direct flights to Sao Paulo are available from most of the European capitals. The national airline of Brazil, Tam Airlines flies direct flights from Sao Paulo to many destinations worldwide. But if you are in Brazil for a long vacation, then you may want to land in Rio the capital of the country, and then fly to Sao Paulo on a local flight.

With its population of 17 million Sao Paulo is Brazil’s most culturally diverse city, you can take a walk into its neighborhoods and you’ll meet people from almost any part of the world. For the best panoramic view of the city you can visit the Banespa Skyscraper, the Brazil’s “Empire State Building”. The pass to its deck is free and you can get the best view of the city.

If you are interested in arts, then you should visit Museu de Arte Sao Paulo, the pride of the city. With the most comprehensive collection of Western Art in the whole continent of South America, it surely is a place worth visiting. Museu de Arts Sacra is another famous museum in Sao Paulo with a huge collection of 18^th and 19^th century art. If you are traveling in the month of November or December then you can also visit the famous Art Event of Bienal de Sao Paulo and to see the work of some of the best artists of the world.

Theatro Municpalo is perhaps the most famous building and the symbol of Sampa, built in 1903; its architecture is simply magnificent. It is also famous for the city’s opera and ballet performances. Sao Paulo has a rich nightlife and is famous for its seducing bars, clubs and pubs. Some of the more famous night clubs are Ultralounge and ABC Bailao, most of the foreign travelers head to these clubs for spending a good time in Sampa.

Sao Paulo is different than Rio, it may lack the natural beauty but its arts, architecture and the things you can do here surely makes it a great place for spending your holidays.