Sao Paulo is a wonderful city with some of the top sightseeing spots and truly unique tourist features. Some of the best city attractions include:

Ibirapuera Park:One of the largest parks in Sao Paulo, the Ibirapuera Park has been designed by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer. Some of the most delightful features of this park include a plant nursery, four lakes, a Japanese pavilion, the Folklore Museum, the Planetarium and art museums.

Contemporary Art Museum of Sao Paulo:Showcasing contemporary trends in varied art forms, the Contemporary Art Museum of Sao Paulo features a fine collection of artworks by Picasso, Matisse, Chagall and many others. Along with the best of international artists, exceptional work by greatest of Brazilian artists are also on display here.

Shopping Jardin Sul:Home to some of the most fancy and elegant stores in the city, Jardin is truly the `Rodeo Drive` of Sao Paulo. This pleasant area is renowned amidst travelers for its high-end designer wear showrooms of Versace, Louis Vuitton, Cartier et al.

Museu de Arte:Located in the Avenida Paulista, the Museu de Arte exhibits a great collection of art from the western world. Works of some of the greatest European artists are on display in this museum. It also plays host to a variety of visiting exhibitions.

One of the greatest and biggest cities in the world, Sao Paulo provides travelers with enough reasons to come to this megalopolis. This city is also one of the most visited cities in Brazil by both domestic and local travelers. Some of the best lodging options in Sao Paulo are concentrated in areas like:

City Center:The Avenida Paulista, commercial hub of the city, is home to some of the most luxurious hotels in the city. Maksoud Plaza Hotel, Hotel Inter-Continental Sao Paulo, Caesar Sao Paulo Hotel, Gran Melia Mofarrej and the Crowne Plaza Hotel are great lodging options with distinguishing architecture and superb services and amenities. Renaissance Sao Paulo is another luxury option that is newly built and quite centrally located.

Zona Sul:Due to its proximity with the municipal racetrack, the Transamerica Hotel is a favorite of Formula One enthusiasts who visit the city during the Brazilian Grand Prix. The ultra luxurious Sao Paulo Hilton, Hotel Jandaia and the Hotel Normandie are other very popular hotels in the south zone.

Liberdade:A large number of mid-range and budget hotels are spread all over the city of Sao Paul. Liberdade is the Japanese Quarter that is home to the most elegant and beautiful Nikkey Palace hotel.

A passport valid for at least six months from the intended date of travel is required by all nationals.

Nationals of Britain, Australia, Canada, USA and other EU countries do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days. However, nationals of Estonia, Cyprus, Malta and Latvia do require a visa to enter into Sao Paulo, Brazil.

All nationals must possess sufficient funds to cover their stay in the city and a return or onward journey ticket.

San Paulo is an all-year destination but travelers need to consider several weather conditionings before visiting certain places in the city. Summer months, from mid-December to mid-March can be hot and sticky while mid June to mid September are the winter months when it can get quite cold. Hence, the intermediate months are the best time to visit Sao Paulo.

Sao Paulo enjoys a mild and sunny weather all through the year. The city experiences its lowest temperature during July when the temperature dips to around 12 degree Celsius. February is the hottest month when the mercury touches a high of 27 degree Celsius. Most of rainfall in the city falls during the summer months. August is the driest month whereas February is the wettest month in Sao Paulo.

Currency:The unit of currency used in Sao Paulo, Brazil is the Brazil Reais. Most shops in the city accept only local currency and credit cards are only accepted in bigger shops and restaurants.

Language:The majority of population in Sao Paulo speaks Portuguese. Other languages spoken by the immigrants from various countries include Japanese, Korean and Chinese.