The city was setup in the later 16th century by the Jesuits. The town is only about 72 kilometres away from the coastline although it is situated at an altitude at about 760 metres above sea level. The place remained a small town until the 1850s when its natural resources were exploited and then it began to grow along with its coffee plantation business. Till now business men and traders get
cheap flights to Sao Paulo specially to attend deals associated with coffee and coffee tree plantations. The coffee beans produced in the metropolis are considered to be some of the finest ones in the world.
The income generated mainly from the coffee exports is what made Sao Paulo into an industrial base. There was huge capital and manpower available to diversify in industry. This day, presently, it is known as the financial capital of the country of Brazil as it provides more than 30% of the countrys GNP. The nearest rival to the citys capabilities is Rio de Janeiro, the official capital of the country of Brazil. Besides the industrial attractions for traders, the metropolis has the following attractions for tourists who get
flights to Sao Paulo from over the world at this lively place.
Lbirapuera Park
Some tourists get
Sao Paulo flights so as to come and visit this beautiful, heavenly park. It is one of the major urban parks of the city. Most of the tourists usually visit the park during the early morning when the attraction is at its best. Some even visit the park during the afternoons. It serves as a big, huge area for leisure, walking, jogging and picnicking. Sometimes during the weekends the park hosts concerts to which the entrance is usually free of charge. The best and most attractive part or portion of the park is the Japanese Garden which is much more than worth a watch.
Sao Paulo Museum of Art
Museu de arte Sao Paulo is better known as MASP in short form to the local people of the metropolis. The museum is highly famous for its great collection of Latin Americas impressionist types of paintings of European art. This is one of the main reasons as to why people grab
cheap flights to Sao Paulo. Wont you love to visit the museum with your family and get a peep at the great collection of art served here? Some of the works of the famous known painters are also hosted here.
University of Sao Paulo
Many students from around the world grab
flights to Sao Paulo to come here and enrol in the University for a higher education as it is the largest university in Brazil and the third largest in South America. The USP, as referred to by the commoners of the city, is situated at the Cidade Universitaria district. This particular state run university is open to all for admission provided they fit the admission criteria. The place provides for a large amount of space for jogging and cycling for the students.
