Is Sao Paolo, Brazil a safe place to go right now? I'm going on a business trip next week! Also, what's to do?

Answer 1

São Paulo is a megalopolis of 17 million people, with endless stands of skyscrapers defining the horizon from every angle. The largest city in South America, São Paulo even makes New York City, with its population of about 8 million, seem small in comparison. And this nearly 500-year-old capital of São Paulo State gets bigger every year: it now sprawls across some 8,000 square km (3,089 square mi), of which 1,525 square km (589 square mi) make up the city proper.

The main financial hub in the country, São Paulo is also Brazil's most cosmopolitan city, with top-rate nightlife and restaurants and impressive cultural and arts scenes. Most of the wealthiest people in Brazil live here -- and the rest of them drop by at least once a year to shop for clothes, shoes, accessories, luxury items, and anything else that money can buy. Paulistanos (São Paulo inhabitants) work hard and spend a lot, and there's no escaping the many shopping and eating temptations.


Despite -- or because of -- these qualities, many tourists, Brazilian and foreigners, avoid visiting the city. Too noisy, too polluted, too crowded, they say -- and they have a point. São Paulo is hardly a beautiful city; it's fast-paced and there's lots to do, but it's also a concrete jungle, with nothing as attractive as Rio's hills and beaches. Yet, even as the smog reddens your eyes, you'll see that there's much to explore here. When you get tired of laid-back beaches, São Paulo is just the right place to go.

You Have 3 Days

On the first day, plan a walk along Avenida Paulista and visit its many cultural attractions, such as Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP)and Instituto Itaú Cultural. In the evening, you could see a movie at the nearby Espaço Unibanco, or try one of the Italian restaurants in Bixiga, the Italian neighborhood, near the start of Avenida Paulista. Head to Centro on the second day to see such landmarks as Edifício Martinelliand Teatro Municipal. Don't miss the Latin crafts exhibit at the Memorial da América Latina, northwest of Centro. On the third day, head for Parque Ibirapuera to visit one of its museums or just relax under the trees. After that, you can try one of the bars in nearby Itaim or Vila Olímpia to see how paulistas enjoy their happy hour.

The Best Restaurants in Brazil are in Sao Paulo.

Especially Night , I would take a taxi to go most places.
Do not carry , much cash on you , but about$10 to satisfy any robbers.
All Restaurants, accept major credit cards.
Don't eat in the Hotel , go out and enjoy, the city.

Answer 2

Go with an open mind. SP happens to be my favourite Brazilian city, and I've been all over Brazil many times. They work hard and play hard in that city. Aveninda Paulista? Yawn, just a big business district. Obviously its a huge grimey city, you know that already, but its also got a huge amount of life and excitement in it. You dont have to go that far from praca da republica in any direction for somewhere to go, presuming youre staying central. Order yourself a caipirinha and have some fun. :)

Answer 3

no. do not get to far from tourist areas. extreme violence and crime as these kids mostly are the poster child for poverty, violence and you name it. watch out for the teen and 20's criminals.