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For many centuries, São Paulo was a very quiet town. This changed radically with the arrival of large numbers of immigrants in the late nineteenth century and migrants in the following. They were attracted by coffee plantations and then by industry and services sector. The city grew and new traditions took root here.
Today, the capital of the state of São Paulo is in addition to an important economic and financial center, one of the main disseminators of trending topics, entertainment and culture of Brazil.
The climate is tropical of altitude, characterized by summer rainfall and average annual temperature between 19 °C and 27 °C (66 °F to 80 °F). During the summer, the rain tends to fall in the late afternoon, relieving the heat. In autumn, the temperature is mild, averaging around 23 °C (73 °F). Winter usually has sunny days and dry, with temperatures rarely drop below 15 °C (59 °F). In the spring, the days are very hot and dry.
BUS
You can request a “Bilhete Único” card, which entitles you to 4 tickets every 3 hours for a single fare, or pay directly to the collector. In the bus, embark by the front door and disembark by the back door.
Information Telephone: 156 (São Paulo only)
SUBWAY
The city currently has five lines: Blue (North / South), Green (Vila Prudente / Vila Madalena), Red (East / West), Lilac (Capão Redondo / Largo Treze) and Yellow (Luz / Butantã).
The service runs daily from 4:40 a.m. to midnight (Saturday until 1 a.m), except the Purple Line, which does not work on Sundays. “Bilhete Único” also makes integration between bus and subway, with a differentiated value.
Information Phone: (11) 3371.7411 or wwww.metro.sp.gov.br
TÁXI
It's easy to find taxis in São Paulo. The price to be paid is indicated in red on the panel. There are three categories: regular, special and radio taxi.
Coopertax
+55 11 6195-6000
www.coopertax.com.br
Rádio Táxi Vermelho e Branco
+55 11 3146-4000
www.radiotaxivermelhoebranco.com.br
RENT A CAR
São Paulo is served by the major car rental companies in the world. Branches of these companies can be found at airports and bus terminals in the city.
São Paulo has dozens of shopping malls throughout the city. Check out the main ones:
*Morumbi Shopping*
Av. Roque Petroni Jr, 1089
Tel. 55 11 5189-4500
http://www.morumbishopping.com.br/
*Market Place*
Avenida Dr. Chucri Zaidan, 902
http://www.marketplace.com.br/
*Shopping Ibirapuera*
Avenida Ibirapuera, 3103
Tel. +55 11 5095 2300
http://www.ibirapuera.com.br/
*Shopping Iguatemi*
Avenida Brig. Faria Lima, 2232
http://www.iguatemisaopaulo.com.br/
*Shopping Eldorado*
Avenida Rebouças, 3.970 – Pinheiros
Tel. +55 11 3819 0688
http://www.shoppingeldorado.com.br/
*Shopping Jardim Sul *
Avenida Giovanni Gronchi, 5819
Tel. +55 11 3779 3900
http://www.jardimsul.com.br/
*Shopping SP Market*
Avenida das Nações Unidas, 22.540
Tel. +55 11 5682 3666
http://www.shop-spmarket.com.br/
*Shopping Paulista*
Rua Treze de Maio, 1947
Tel. +55 11 3191 1100
http://www.redeplaza.com.br/paulista.htm
*Shopping Higienópolis*
Avenida Higienópolis, 618
http://www.patiohigienopolis.com.br/site/
*Shopping Center Lapa*
Rua Guaicurús, esquina com a R. Catão
Tel. +55 11 3675 2011
http://www.shoppingcenterlapa.com.br/
*Shopping Villa-Lobos*
Avenida das Nações Unidas, 4.777
Tel. +55 11 3024 4200
*Shopping West Plaza*
Avenida Francisco Matarazzo, s/nº - São Paulo - SP
Tel. +55 11 3677 4000
http://www.redeplaza.com.br/west.htm
In the city that never stops, 24 hours services go far beyond pharmacies and keychains. Options range from supermarkets and flower shops to gyms and confectioners.
AIRPLANE
The currency in Brazil is the Real (R$). To see the official exchange rates: http://www.bcb.gov.br/
Confidence Cambio
International arrivals, Store 121 - Ground Floor, D Wing (Guarulhos International Airport)
Tel: +55 11 5188 8333
From Sunday to Saturday, Open 24 Hours
The Confidence Cambio offers delivery services. For more information ...
http://www.confidencecambio.com.br/apresenta/eng/
Phone calls
To Call outside São Paulo: 0 + number of operator + city code + phone number.
International calls: 00 + provider number + country code + area code + phone number. The area code of the city of São Paulo is 11.
To call some cities of the state, which also have code 11, you must dial the operator. Indicate whether the 102.
On newsstands phone cards are sold in 20, 40, 50 and 75 credits. Each credit is equivalent to two minutes of talk time for local calls.
The voltage from the city of São Paulo is 110 volts and 60 Hz, but the main hotels in the city is taken with identification of 220 volts.
Hotels: hotels generally include taxes and service the account.
Restaurants: tips are not mandatory but an increase of 10 percent is usually added to the total invoice.
Taxis: taxi drivers do not charge gratuity, but passengers generally pay something more if they are satisfied with the service.
Dial:
SPECIALIZED SERVICE STATIONS IN A TOURIST
Other units of DEATUR:
Safety Tips DEATUR: http://www.cidadedesaopaulo.com/sp/br/servicos/deatur
As in any big city, it is important to consider personal safety. Therefore:
* Pay attention to your luggage *. Use large and colorful labels to identify them easily on the mats at airports or delivery counters.
* Change * money only in exchange offices at airports or authorized banks. Do not accept help from strangers as porters and agents at airports.
* Use only taxi services * in points or officers of the cooperatives indicated by the event organizer. Try to leave the car windows always closed, especially at night and always ask the cab driver to store valuables items, like laptops, in the trunk of the car.
* Keep your belongings * always in your sight, especially in open areas, such as restaurants, bars, squares and even in the environment of the event. Do not leave purses, bags, cameras or video cameras hanging on chairs or on the floor.
Avoid leaving * valuable * jewelry and watches at others’ sight. The same applies to large amounts of money, try to separate the amount previously required for small expenses.
Do not reveal your personal details to strangers and avoid carrying passports and * Travel checks * for tours. In case of loss or theft, report the incident immediately to local police.
For your peace of mind, use the hotel * safe * for valuables, your documents and passages back and provide photocopies of your documents to walk by the city.
When out for a walk or to public and open areas, * always keep your belongings safe *, close to the body and avoid going out alone. It is also good to avoid walking the streets with your laptop or other electronic equipment.
If you need to go to a * ATM *, give preference to those located in malls or inside bank agencies. Avoid ATMs located in the streets or in places poorly illuminated. If you need help, always look for a bank employee.
Fonte:
São Paulo
http://www.spturis.com
http://www.visitesaopaulo.com/
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