My memories of Sao Paulo !!!

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I like to take this one out into a single post to bring back memories of always, I drove thru several towns in the State of São Paulo , and have wonderful memories of all ; however, my first taste of the State was in the big City of Sao Paulo. I would love to tell you about my memories of São Paulo !!! First visit was in 1994, and then many more , and into other parts of Brazil as well , see my posts in my blog, Hope you enjoy the post as I.

The City of São Paulois the largest city in Brazil and South America. On the plateau of Piratininga at 760 meters above sea level, the city is crossed by two rivers, the Rio Tietê and the Rio Pinheiros which confluent before crossing the wholeState of São Paulo and to throw themselves in the Rio Paraná. Founded in 1554 by Portuguese Jesuits, the city developed thanks to the gold of the surrounding mines until the end of the 18C, and then became prosperous thanks to the cultivation of coffee and sugar. In the last century, it has gradually become the economic heart of Brazil,with its business district around Avenida Paulista , hosting the São Paulo Stock Exchange and seats of large Brazilian and international companies.

The memorable Ibirapuera park is nice jogging and conferences held every year for the business traveler in those times, me, Indeed, many business conventions attended there, If readers recalled they were called Comdex, The close by Ave Paulista is the grand avenue for stores ,shopping in the area, It is the most popular avenue of the city  (yes) concentrates all that is best in São Paulo. It is possible to visit museums and cultural centers, find a park amid great skyscrapers, check book launchings, enjoy the happy hour in one of its many bars, enjoy the evening at nightclubs, watch theatrical performances and movie sessions of the most diverse productions, and go shopping: all in one place! My hotel was based very near it while attending Comdex,(see post),

I as a regular citizen did groceries here and my best in the Sao Paulo area were the Atacadao  hypermarket (part of Carrefour France) ,near the airport at Guarulhos; on my way to hotel and the road warrior in me, Webpage :   https://www.atacadao.com.br/lojas/guarulhos-centro

sao paulo atacadao supermarket ent carrefour may17

On our way back driving around busy Sao Paulo we got into another supermarket because it had a cafeteria and had lunch there as well as more shopping ! We went to Makro  Hypermarket Vila Maria (part of a Dutch group)  around the same area as above, Lunch at the good restaurant Comandaia; these are always found attach to one of the hypermarkets;  all real people real Brazil experiences. webpage: https://www.makro.com.br/lojasmakro

sao paulo makro supermarket comandaia resto dining may17

We even got close to the Guarulhos international airport, more ways than going in and out on my road warrior mode Brazilian style !!  It was always my entry point to Brazil, sometimes out. Only 25 km from Sao Paulo ! The airport has 4 terminals, The terminal 2 and 3 is open 24 h/24.Terminal 3 was finished in 2014. Both terminal welcome international passengers with T3 dedicated to long carrier distances. Terminal 1 is a bit away and dedicated to domestic flights.with T4 for cargo, Official webpage : https://www.gru.com.br/pt/passageiro

The State of São Paulo tourist office on Sao Paulo : http://www.capital.sp.gov.br/noticia/30-programas-imperdiveis-para-conhecer-a-metropole

The São Paulo City tourist office:  https://cidadedesaopaulo.com/

There you go folks, a wonderful world of business and pleasure in vibrant São Paulo . Lucky to have been there and always looking forward to be back, eventually, Again, hope you enjoy this post on my memories of São Paulo as I.

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

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Published by pedmar10

I am a lover of travels to Europe , Americas , Africa and Asia as well ,who like to share my experiences of the last 53 years with the world, visiting so far 81 countries; living in 6, working in 5, and Citizen of 4, speaking fluently 4 languages. I can deal with sports especially football/soccer and love music, arts, wine collector/drinker, and go out to restaurants, and just visit the world. My background comes all the way from Candelaria and Pajara in Tenerife, Spain where my grandparents came from ;not knowing each other then, to Punta Brava, west of Havana, Cuba. There , my parents born in Cuba met and later on I was born there too. 100% guanche (annexed Tenerife to Spain on April 10 ,1496). I left Cuba as many have to Madrid, Spain where I lived for 4 years. Then, move to Perth Amboy ,New Jersey USA (living there 13 yrs) ; where I completed high school, became a US Citizen, learned to drive a car, and learned English. Afterward, went to the university in Florida, ERAU, and upon graduation decided to moved there to Ormond by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, finally moving North Miami, then Hialeah, then another moved to Silver Lakes division in Miramar, Broward county, Florida; in Florida I lived a total of 18 years. Finally , moved to France in 2003 ,Versailles call me for its royalty, and working in Paris was great. It was time to seek frontiers again and moved to Brech near Auray, Morbihan in Brittany , and later move to not too far Pluvigner. Total so far in France has been 20 years, and counting. Moving average a home every 5.5 years hopefully this will be my last. Cheers All rights reserved. No part of this blog may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the written permission of the copyright holder, me. No part of this work may be modified, without the written permission of the holder, me.No part of this work may be exposed to public view in any form or by any means, without identifying the holder as the author, and with the before mentioned permission.

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