São Paulo
South American megalopolis
São Paulo is Brazil's largest city and the most populous metropolitan area in South America, serving as the country's financial, commercial, and cultural hub.
Located in southeastern Brazil, it is the capital of the state of the same name.
The city is known for its striking skyline, diverse immigrant communities, world-class museums, and vibrant food scene.
São Paulo's traffic is legendary among residents.
In casual speech, Brazilians often call it "Sampa."
Smoked meat bean stew
- churrascoLatin American barbecued meat
- caipirinhaBrazilian lime cocktail
- sambaAfro-Brazilian celebratory dance
- CorinthiansBiblical epistles to Greeks
Including multiple ethnic traditions
- diverseOf many types
- melting-potFusion of diverse cultures
- immigrantsThose settling abroad
- ItalianOf or from Rome's country
Japanese · Lebanese · Korean · Bolivian · Syrian · Portuguese · global · international
Extremely tall urban buildings
- trafficMovement along routes
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- sprawlExtend in disorderly fashion
- favelasBrazilian informal settlements
highrise · subway · commute · population · density · urbanization · pollution · infrastructure
Illicit public murals
- graffitiIllegal surface markings
- teatroPlayhouse in Spanish/Italian
- galleriesSpaces for displaying art
- museumsInstitutions preserving cultural artifacts
fashion week · nightlife · gastronomy · cinema · literature · concerts · festivals
Provide money for
- headquartersCentral command location
- bankingFinancial institution transactions
- industryEconomic production sector
- commerceExchange of goods, services
startups · business · manufacturing · advertising · tech hub · entrepreneurship · trade
feijoada
Smoked meat bean stew
- churrascoLatin American barbecued meat
- caipirinhaBrazilian lime cocktail
- sambaAfro-Brazilian celebratory dance
Corinthians · açaí · pastel
multicultural
Including multiple ethnic traditions
- diverseOf many types
- melting-potFusion of diverse cultures
- immigrantsThose settling abroad
Italian · Japanese · Lebanese · Korean · Bolivian · Syrian · Portuguese · global · international · expatriates
skyscrapers
Extremely tall urban buildings
- trafficMovement along routes
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- sprawlExtend in disorderly fashion
favelas · highrise · subway · commute · population · density · urbanization · pollution · infrastructure · helicopter
street art
Illicit public murals
- graffitiIllegal surface markings
- teatroPlayhouse in Spanish/Italian
- galleriesSpaces for displaying art
museums · fashion week · nightlife · gastronomy · cinema · literature · concerts · festivals
finance
Provide money for
- headquartersCentral command location
- bankingFinancial institution transactions
- industryEconomic production sector
commerce · startups · business · manufacturing · advertising · tech hub · entrepreneurship · trade
Santana
Famous Hispanic surname