Founded in 1554 by Jesuits, São Paulo is the capital city of the biggest State in Southeast Brazil. It is also Latin America´s leading financial and business center. The most populous city of Brazil, of the Americas and of the Southern Hemisphere, São Paulo is considered as the most influential Brazilian city in the global scenario. In addition, São Paulo is the birthplace of Brazil´s cultural scene in which artistic endeavors are expressed in the form of music, theater, fine arts and other artistic expressions.
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São Paulo is an incredible metropolis in many aspects, especially in terms of diversity. It is a melting pot of styles and cultures, and a prominent entertainment center. The city has countless movie theaters, theaters, cultural centers, museums, historical buildings, parks, art galleries and event venues.
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USEFUL INFORMATION
EMERGENCIES
Traffic Emergencies – 194
Medical Emergencies – 192
Civilian Police – 147
Military Police – 190
Fire Department – 193
Lost and Found (Post Office) >>
24-hour Services >>
Consumer Protection – 151
TELEPHONE SERVICES INFORMATION
Local Calls – 102
International Calls – 000333
TRANSPORTATION
Subway System
0800-7707722
www.metro.sp.gov.br
City Buses – 156
Airports
São Paulo Guarulhos (11) 2445-2945
Congonhas (11) 5090-9000
Campo de Marte (11) 2221-2699
Airport Bus Service (Transportation to and from airport to downtown São Paulo)
0800-2853047 ou (11) 3775-3850
www.airportbusservice.com.br
Bus Terminals
Tietê, Barra Funda e Jabaquara – (11) 3866-1100
www.socicam.com.br
City Trains
0800-0550121
www.cptm.sp.gov.br
Associação Brasileira das Locadoras de Automóveis (Brazilian Association of Car Rental Companies)
www.abla.com.br
Adetax
Associação das Empresas de Táxi de Frota do Município de São Paulo (Brazilian Association of São Paulo Taxicab Fleets)
www.adetax.com.br
Sinditaxi
Sindicato dos Taxistas Autônomos de São Paulo (Independent Taxicab Drivers Trade Association)
(11) 5573-5200
www.sinditaxisp.org.br
To consult taxicab stand addresses, click on "Vai de Táxi"
TOURISM AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES IN THE CAPITAL CITY
São Paulo Turismo
www.spturis.com
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São Paulo Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitesaopaulo.com
City Tour Suggestions
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Catraca Livre
www.catracalivre.com.br
ENTERTAINMENT TICKETS
Ingresso.com
(11) 4003 2330
www.ingresso.com
Ingresso Fácil
(11) 4003 2245
www.ingressofacil.com.br
Ingresso Rápido
(11) 4003-1212
www.ingressorapido.com.br
Tickets For Fun
(11) 4003-5588
premier.ticketsforfun.com.br
Futebol Card
(11) 2344-4210
www.futebolcard.com
OTHER INFORMATION
Accessibility
Most public places are adapted for disabled people or people with special needs.
More Information: www.prefeitura.sp.gov.br
Local Newspapers and Magazines
www.estadao.com.br
www.folha.uol.com.br
www.vejasaopaulo.com.br
Weather Forecast in the Capital City
www.prefeitura.sp.gov.br
Weather Forecast in the State
www.defesacivil.sp.gov.br
Source: Official Tourism site of the City of São Paulo
São Paulo Turismo S/A
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