Usually when visitors come for the first time to Sao Paulo they don't expect such a huge city! Many of theme, me included the the first time I came, have no idea on how many people are living here, how big is this place, how much diversity is concentrated in just ONE city! So, as point of view it can be sometimes just a matter of view and perspective, I always recommend looking Sao Paulo from the TOP to actually get how big is this place. To do this, here we go with a list of the 5 best view point of Sao Paulo, and the best part of this is that all this view points are for free! Martinelli Building This iconic building of Sao Paulo, a crazy or innovative project of Giuseppe Martinelli, was i
Paranapiacaba, in Tupi language "from where you can see the sea" is a small village today protected and declared historical and cultural heritage just 1 to 2 hours away from the city center of Sao Paulo. This village was made by the English, together with the Brazilian government, to accommodate the workers settled here during the construction of the Sao Paulo Railway. Located in an area of environmental preservation, this small cluster of houses is nestled in the Atlantic forest! It can be visited in one day and there is also the possibility of taking a room and spending the night here. How to get there: Paranapiacaba can be visited in one day and it is easy to reach with a combination of
Since few weeks the Martinelli Building is open again for the visit at its terrace. Visits are free and happen everyday and the view is just amazing! Started in 1922 the construction of the Martinelli building (Edificio Martinelli) continued until 1934. Work ended when the building was 30 stories tall. The building was conceived by the Italian Giuseppe Martinelli and designed by the Hungarian architect Vilmos (William) Fillinger. With 105 meters high, it was between 1934 and 1947 the largest skyscraper in the country and, for a time, the highest in Latin America. It generated great controversy, because until that moment, there was no other building in São Paulo with high altitude. After almo
Many times visitors ask me which one is the best way to get to Sao Paulo from the Guarulhos GRU Airport (UPDATED) Considering that a solution could be more advantageous than another depending on which point of Sao Paulo you want to reach, we publish here all the solutions to reach Sao Paulo from Guarulhos airport GRU. However, I remind you that it is always a good idea to consult google maps and decide based on the destination. BY BUS + METRO 6,15+4,30 BRL (Brazilian Real) The metro station nearest the airport of Guarulhos is Tietê (Line 1 – Blue). There, passengers must use buses to get to the airport. Other stations that have direct connection by bus to the airport: Barra Funda (Line 3 – R