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São Paulo

Local guides to São Paulo, Brazil’s biggest city.

Is São Paulo Safe? Honest Safety Tips for Visitors

Is São Paulo safe for tourists? An honest Brazilian take: where to stay and walk, the phone-theft problem, the metro at night, common scams, and what to do if something goes wrong.

São Paulo Pride: Where to Stay, the Parade & Queer Nightlife Guide

Planning São Paulo Pride? A local guide to where to stay, what the world's biggest Pride parade is really like, and the city's best queer nightlife, bars and parties.

Specialty Coffee in São Paulo: Best Cafés and Where to Drink It

A local guide to specialty coffee in São Paulo, the city that coffee built. Where the world champions pour, the best cafés from Pinheiros to the historic center, and what to order.