When European Colonizers arrived on the coasts of
Brazil, they did not even imagine that in those untamed regions could be built
a huge city as the current Sao Paulo.
But even in the XXI century, the city is a scandal for
its illogic proportions and migration. Sao Paulo is the most populous city in
South America, where the most Lebanese, Italian and Japanese immigrants
live.
It is a capital of culture, entertainment, fashion,
and finance; in fact, it is one of the most important in the world. That is why
Brazilians call it "the city that cannot stop". People should be
careful with this phrase because it does not mean that the city does not stop;
in fact, it means that it is the city that cannot stop... The economy of Brazil
and other countries depend on Sao Paulo in some way.
All these characteristics make it one of the most attractive
tourist destinations. In addition, it is also located in a country that does
not stop taming nature because it already realized that it must live with it.
So, the beauties of Sao Paulo seem to be endless to anyone who tries to list
them.
However, we must offer ideas to those who want to
visit it. Thankfully you are reading this because we will give you an
approximation to what does not seem to have it.
There are so many places that the best is to group
them by walks and tours. There are so many possibilities that the best is
"to limit" them even if that word cannot be written in the same
paragraph or article with the name of the city.
City Tour
in Sao Paulo
The best way to know the city of Sao Paulo is
beginning with the historical and emblematic sites. That is why this tour has
to start in the "Estação da Luz" train station, in this place it is
the Portuguese Language Museum.
This tour continues to Terraço Italia, where the word beauty seems to be simple
to describe this place. And the architecture becomes something that feeds the
soul.
But, there is more, this route leads to Theatro
Municipal, the Vicaduto del Chá, the Banespa Building and other emblematic
sites such as the Pateo del Collegio and the Catedral da Sé.
The occasion is perfect. While the tour passes through
the Liberdade neighborhood, the tourist realizes that Sao Paulo is several
cities in one. In liberdade, it is the largest concentration, ever thought, of
Japanese, and everything is decorated as if it were Tokyo.
The experience continues in the financial center of
the city, and in the Parque do Ibirapuera, where the pulse of the city is felt
from its different types of beats.
Santos and
Guaruja
Remember, the sea is also part of Sao Paulo. Nearby
are the cities of Santos and Guaruja.
In Santos, it is the largest Maritime Port in Latin
America, which is used by the metropolis of Sao Paulo. In addition, there are
some of the most paradisiacal beaches in the world and places of amazing
cultural importance.
But, Santos has a different attraction. From the imposing Mount Serrat, you can
enjoy the most incredible view of Sao Paulo, and understand how it is possible
the existence of something so big and be admiring something that you cannot
believe it.
Then, it is Guaruja, where it is possible to enjoy a panoramic tour of its
beaches and understand the region through its rich trade of crafts and
restaurants.
Tour
Cultural
Despite its more than 12 million inhabitants; Sao
Paulo, currently, has more culture than people. It is enough to take a look at
the trail left in the city by the millions who lived in it in past times.
Fortunately, there is a tour just for that. This tour
begins at the Art Museum of Sao Paulo, completely built with concrete and
glass. It has renowned works of artists like Picasso.
The tour continues in the Pinacoteca del Estado de Sao
Paulo, which is the oldest plastic arts museum in the region and it focuses
mainly on Brazilian artists from the 19th century.
The last stop is the Museo do Ipiranga or Paulista
Museum, where there are coins, furniture, and objects that reveal how those
people who raise the country lived.
Sao Paulo does not stop because it cannot, but also
because it does not want to. Its inhabitants know what time and work needed to
build the city and they are determined to share it with the world.