Founded by Jesuit missionaries in 1554 on a plateau above the Atlantic coast, S\u00e3o Paulo has grown from a modest colonial settlement into the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere and the undisputed financial engine of Latin America. The transformation is staggering. What was once a quiet trading post now generates more economic output than many sovereign nations.<\/p>\n
The contrast is part of what makes S\u00e3o Paulo so interesting. The gleaming towers of Paulista Avenue corridor stand alongside vibrant street art in the suburbs; the energy of the financial district dissolves, just streets away, to exceptional restaurants and a nightlife scene renowned across the continent.<\/p>\n
The numbers speak for themselves. S\u00e3o Paulo’s metropolitan GDP exceeds $400 billion, making it one of the top 10 largest city economies in the world. The city is home to the B3 – Brasil Bolsa Balc\u00e3o – Latin America’s largest stock exchange and hosts the Brazilian headquarters of the majority of the world’s leading multinationals operating in South America.<\/p>\n
In this comprehensive guide for business travellers, we help you navigate S\u00e3o Paulo’s unique business ecosystem, share practical tips for getting around, and highlight our top 3 things to see or do to make your trip unforgettable.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”#gettingthere” button_text=”How to Get to S\u00e3o Paulo” button_text_tablet=”GETTING TO AUCKLAND” button_text_phone=”GETTING TO AUCKLAND” button_text_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”BUTTON – Getting There” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” custom_margin=”30px|2px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”30px|2px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”30px|2px||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”14px||14px||true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” button_text_size_tablet=”” button_text_size_phone=”19px” button_text_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover_enabled=”on|desktop”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”33px|30px|33px|30px|false|false” animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|32px|32px|32px|32px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code admin_label=”CODE – Factfile” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – Getting There” module_id=”gettingthere” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”ROW – Divider” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100vw” custom_padding=”1vh||1vh||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider divider_position=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”0%||10%||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”0%||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”ROW – Getting There (Header)” module_id=”gettingthere” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100vw” custom_padding=”1vh||1vh||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”<\/p>\n ” content_phone=”<\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”HEADER – Getting There” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” scroll_fade_enable=”on” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”26px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ admin_label=”ROW – Getting There (Body)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”100vw” max_width_tablet=”1420px” max_width_phone=”1420px” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – Air” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – Air” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n Guarulhos International Airport (GRU),<\/strong> approximately 25 km northeast of the city centre, is the busiest airport in Latin America and the destination for most long-haul business travellers.<\/p>\n Alternatively, Congonhas Airport (CGH)<\/strong> sits just 8 km from the city centre and handles the majority of domestic routes, particularly the route between S\u00e3o Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Its proximity makes it significantly more convenient for domestic connections, and it is the preferred option for travellers arriving from other Brazilian cities.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – car” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – car” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n S\u00e3o Paulo has one of the most extensive motorway networks in South America, but traffic congestion is severe<\/strong> and largely unpredictable.<\/p>\n The city regularly features among the world’s most congested, and journey times by road can be highly variable even outside traditional peak hours. Self-driving is not recommended for business travellers unfamiliar with the city. Pre-arranged executive car services or app-based rideshares remain the most practical ground transport options.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – Bus” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – Bus” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n S\u00e3o Paulo, and indeed Brazil, does not currently operate a high-speed intercity rail network<\/strong> comparable to European or Japanese equivalents, making domestic flights the standard option for travelling between cities.<\/p>\n Within the S\u00e3o Paulo metropolitan area, however, the CPTM commuter rail network<\/strong> and the Metro system connect many key districts.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” admin_label=”ROW \u2013 Getting There (Dividers)” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”100vw” max_width_tablet=”1420px” max_width_phone=”1420px” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – Business Culture” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#efefef” custom_padding=”10vh||10vh||true|false” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”ROW – Business Culture” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”100vw” max_width_tablet=”1420px” max_width_phone=”1420px” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”bg-image-column” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Downtown-Sao-Paulo-Tower-WEB-1.jpg” animation_style=”fold” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” admin_label=”DIVIDER” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – Business Culture” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” ul_font=”||||||||” animation_style=”slide” header_3_font_size_tablet=”” header_3_font_size_phone=”27px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT – Business Culture” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” ul_font=”||||||||” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||10%||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||0px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|||” custom_padding_phone=”||0px|||” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_style=”slide” header_3_font_size_tablet=”” header_3_font_size_phone=”27px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n Doing business in S\u00e3o Paulo is all about understanding the city’s particular professional culture. Paulistanos, as residents of S\u00e3o Paulo are known<\/strong>, are widely regarded as Brazil’s most business-focused professionals, and the pace and expectations of corporate life here can feel closer to New York or London than to other Brazilian cities.<\/p>\n That said, relationships remain central to everything. Business in Brazil is personal.<\/strong> Deals are built on trust, and trust is built through time and a genuine willingness to engage. Expect initial meetings to focus as much on getting to know one another as on the substance of business.<\/p>\n Physical greetings are the norm. Handshakes are standard in formal settings<\/strong>; among established contacts, a kiss on the cheek (one or two, depending on the region) is common, particularly with women. Business cards are often exchanged, and having cards printed in both English and Portuguese is a thoughtful touch that will be noticed.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – Etiquette Tips” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#5B8CB1″ animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – Etiquette Tips” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” ul_font=”||||||||” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – Crime & Safety” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10vh||10vh||true|false” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”ROW – Crime & Safety” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”100vw” max_width_tablet=”1420px” max_width_phone=”1420px” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – Business Culture” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” ul_font=”||||||||” animation_style=”slide” header_3_font_size_tablet=”” header_3_font_size_phone=”27px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”TEXT – Business Culture” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” ul_font=”||||||||” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”5%||10%||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_style=”slide” header_3_font_size_tablet=”” header_3_font_size_phone=”27px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n S\u00e3o Paulo has a reputation of being unsafe which is partly based in reality<\/strong>. While the city is perfectly navigable for business travellers who take sensible precautions, it does require a higher level of situational awareness than many other major business destinations.<\/p>\n Petty theft and opportunistic crime are the primary risks<\/strong> in most areas frequented by business travellers. Avoid displaying expensive watches, jewellery, or phones in public, particularly on foot. The Paulista Avenue corridor, Itaim Bibi, Pinheiros, and Vila Ol\u00edmpia – the city’s main business and hotel districts – are well-policed and generally safe during business hours. Exercise greater caution after dark and in unfamiliar neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n Ride-hailing apps (Uber and 99) are strongly preferred over hailing taxis<\/strong> on the street, both for security and convenience. Most business hotels operate in areas with good security infrastructure, and travel precautions, including pre-booked transfers from the airport, are worth following.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – Crime Tips” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#5B8CB1″ text_font_size=”20px” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – Crime Tips” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” ul_font=”||||||||” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”bg-image-column” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Frias-de-Olivera-Bridge-Tall-WEB.jpg” animation_style=”fold” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”SECTION – Getting Around” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#efefef” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Osaka-Train-Station-WEB.jpg” custom_padding=”10vh||10vh||true|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”ROW – Getting Around Header” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||31px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”<\/p>\n ” content_phone=”<\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”off|phone” admin_label=”HEADER – Getting Around” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” scroll_fade_enable=”on” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”27px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_2_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”ROW – Getting Around” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100vw” max_width_tablet=”100vw” max_width_phone=”1420px” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.55)” custom_padding=”35px|30px|35px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”4vh|4vw|4vh|4vw|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”4vh|4vw|4vh|4vw|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||6%||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – Air” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”1vh||1vh||true|false” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – Air” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”1vh||1vh||true|false” animation_style=”slide” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n S\u00e3o Paulo’s Metro system is clean, efficient, air-conditioned, and the most reliable way to navigate the city during business hours. The network covers key business districts including Paulista Avenue (Trianon-MASP and Consola\u00e7\u00e3o stations)<\/strong>, Faria Lima (Faria Lima station), and the central business district.<\/p>\n Single journey tickets and day passes are available, and the system is straightforward to navigate with bilingual signage. Trains run from approximately 4:40am to midnight.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.55)” custom_padding=”35px|30px|35px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”4vh|4vw|4vh|4vw|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”4vh|4vw|4vh|4vw|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||6%||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – Air” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”1vh||1vh||true|false” animation_style=”slide” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – Air” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”1vh||1vh||true|false” animation_style=”slide” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n S\u00e3o Paulo has one of the largest bus networks in the world,<\/strong> with over 1,300 routes<\/strong> covering virtually every corner of the city.<\/p>\n For business travellers, however, buses are generally not the most practical option. Routes are complex, traffic congestion affects journey times significantly, and navigating the system without Portuguese and local knowledge is challenging. The Metro and ride-hailing apps will serve most business travel needs more reliably.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.55)” custom_padding=”35px|30px|35px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”4vh|4vw|4vh|4vw|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”4vh|4vw|4vh|4vw|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” animation_style=”slide” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||6%||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADER – Air” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”1vh||1vh||true|false” animation_style=”slide” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY – Air” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”1vh||1vh||true|false” animation_style=”slide” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]<\/p>\n Uber and 99 are the dominant ride-hailing platforms<\/strong> in S\u00e3o Paulo and are both widely available and strongly recommended for business travellers. Both apps allow you to set your destination without verbal communication, accept card payment, and provide a record of your journey.<\/p>\n Street taxis are available but exercising caution is advised<\/strong>. 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This bohemian district is the epicentre of the city’s creative and cultural life, and its streets are covered in extraordinary large-scale street art,\u00a0 most famously in the Beco do Batman, an alleyway whose every surface has been transformed into an ever-changing open-air gallery.<\/p>\n The surrounding neighbourhood is also home to some of the city’s best bars, restaurants, and independent boutiques. 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Getting To Auckland<\/h2>\n
Getting To Auckland<\/h2>\n
Getting To S\u00e3o Paulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n
By Air<\/h3>\n
“de avi\u00e3o”<\/h3>\n
By Road<\/h3>\n
“de carro”<\/h3>\n
By Rail<\/h3>\n
“de trem”<\/h3>\n
Business Culture & Etiquette<\/h3>\n
A Few Other Business Etiquette Top Tips<\/h4>\n
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Crime & Safety<\/h3>\n
A Few Other Crime & Safety Tips<\/h4>\n
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Getting Around Auckland<\/h2>\n
Getting Around Auckland<\/h2>\n
Getting Around S\u00e3o Paulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n
By Metro<\/h3>\n
“de metr\u00f4”<\/h3>\n
By Bus<\/h3>\n
“de \u00f4nibus”<\/h3>\n
By Taxi & Rideshare<\/h3>\n
“de t\u00e1xi”<\/h3>\n
Top 3 Things to See or do in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. MASP: Museu de Arte de S\u00e3o Paulo<\/h3>\n
2. Vila Madalena and the Beco do Batman<\/h3>\n
3. Ibirapuera Park<\/h3>\n
Discover S\u00e3o Paulo<\/strong>…<\/h2>\n
City Guides<\/h2>\n
GET IN TOUCH<\/h2>\n
I’m a Client<\/h3>\n
I’m a Prospect<\/h3>\n
I’m a Supplier<\/h3>\n
I’m a Fan<\/h3>\n
SUBSCRIBE<\/strong><\/h4>\n
FOLLOW<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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