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“Rio is a beauty. But São Paulo – São Paulo is a city,” said Marlene Dietrich about Brazil’s most cosmopolitan city. Today São Paulo still does not disappoint. The city is Brazil’s cultural as well as financial powerhouse complete with a vibrant music scene, top designer shopping and delicious fusion cuisine. Not to mention museums and galleries on a par with any other world city. Paulistanos (São Paulo inhabitants) work hard and play hard, making "Sampa" one of the world´s most exciting places to visit whether you are taking it all in from the rooftop pool of the iconic Hotel Unique in Jardins or discovering São Paulo’s 400 year old history in Praça de Sé.
Facts
| Population | 11.2 million |
| Currency | Real, R$1 = 100 centavos |
| Opening hours | Usually Monday – Saturday 9 am-12 pm and 14 pm-6 pm. Banks open at 10 am Monday – Friday, but usually stop changing money at 2 pm. General stores are open from 9 am to 7 pm from Monday - Friday and 9 am – 12 pm on Saturday. The larger shopping centres are open from 10 am – 10 pm Monday – Saturday. |
| Website | www.visitesaopaulo.com www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br www.guiasp.com.br www.gringoes.com www.braziltour.com |
| Newspapers | Journal do Brasil Folha de São Paulo Estado de São Paulo O Globo |
| Emergency numbers | Police, 190, Fire Brigade and Ambulance, 193, Tourist Police (Av. São Luis 92, Centro) +55 11 3214 0209 |
| Tourist information | São Paulo Tourist information Av. São João 465, Centro Tel: +55 11 6224 0615 and +55 011 3736 0600 Opening hours: Monday – Saturday, 8 am-8 pm www.cityofsaopaulo.com www.embratur.gov.br |
