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Hey AIESEC!




WELCOME TO SO PAULO


BOOKLET SO PAULO
2013
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SUMMARY
INFORMATION ESPECIALLY FOR YOU... 3
BRAZIL.. 4
SO PAULO... 5
OUR WEATHER ..... 6
OUR RELIGIONS ... 6
OUR CULTURE ... 6
OUR CUISINE ...... 7
PLACES YOU MUST VISIT ... 8
IMPORTANT EVENTS .. 13
ENTERTAINMENT... 17
- CINEMAS. 17
- THEATRES...... 18
- NIGHT LIFE. 19
TELEPHONE. 23
LANGUAGE.. 24
SAFETY... 26
TRANSPORTATION 28
- BUS.. 29
- SUBWAY AND TRAIN.... 30
- TAXI. 31
AVERAGE COSTS 32
MORE INFORMATION. 33
CONTACT LIST . 33



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INFORMATION ESPECIALLY FOR YOU
Hello! Congratulations to being approved for an internship at So Paulo! This little
Booklet will show you how the life is in the largest city of Brazil, our multiculturalism, the
places that you want to go or will want to go, our weather and a lot of information. We
expect that you enjoy this booklet and mainly your experience at So Paulo. If you need
more information about a specific topic dont hesitate to talk with some of us.

And dont forget: You are never alone!




















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BRAZIL
Capital: Braslia.
Largest city: So Paulo.
President: Dilma Rousseff
Total Area: 8,515,767 km
Population: 193,946,886
Language: Portuguese
Currency: Real (R$)
1 USD (Dollar) = R$ 2.05 in May 27, 2013.
1 EUR (Euro) = R$ 2.65 in May 27, 2013.
http://exame.abril.com.br/
(Check this website)
Official Time Zone: - 3 GMT
Calling Code: +55








Brazil is one of the largest countries and one of the most populated countries,
multicultural and multiracial, this country is inhabited by a huge variety of people. Brazil is the
country of the samba and soccer, but we have a lot of things beyond this. Soon you will
discover this!






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SO PAULO
So Paulo is the largest city in Brazil and the worlds seventh largest city by
population. This city is the capital of the state of So Paulo, located in the Brazils southeast.
So Paulo maintains strong international influence, considered an Alpha - World City.
The influence that So Paulo has in Brazil and in the world is cultural, economic and
political. The city holds many events, like the So Paulo Art Biennial, Brazil Grand Prix Formula
1 So Paulo, So Paulo Fashion Week, ATP Brazil Open, and the So Paulo Indy 300. So Paulo
also has several important monuments, parks and museums.
The city is also colloquially known as Sampa and it is known too for its unreliable
weather, the size of its helicopter fleet, its cultural life, its architecture, gastronomy, several
traffic congestion, and multitude of skyscrapers.




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OUR WEATHER

The weather in So Paulo is very unstable. Dubbed as Cidade da Garoa, (rainy city in
Portuguese) you can have all the four seasons in only one day. In July and August well be in
the winter, but dont worry, you wont get very cold. The average temperature in July is
around 16C (60.8F) and is the coldest month. Usually, the day starts cold, and before 10
p.m., the sun gets hotter, and the weather is warm. When the sun sets, the nights get very
cold. Although the winter is not known as a very rainy month, So Paulo can get you by
surprise. Its important to always bring an umbrella with you. (You can look at the forecast at
http://www.accuweather.com/en/br/sao-paulo/45881/weather-forecast/45881)

OUR RELIGIONS

Brazil has a rich religious diversity due to the various immigration processes. We can
find many different religions around the streets, as like, Christian, Islamic, African-Brazilian,
Jewish, etc. We have a Secular State, which means you can worship any religion. The majority
of the population is Catholic.

OUR CULTURE

Like the religion, So Paulos culture is very rich and mixed. At the same day you can
eat Japanese food in Liberdade for lunch (Liberdade is a Japanese neighborhood), watch an
Australian concert by the afternoon, and have some spaghetti in Bixiga (Italian neighborhood)
for dinner. Its a city which has a little piece of the whole world. When it comes to music, we
have Bossa Nova and Samba as typical kinds of Brazilian music, but there are other variants
and many places to listen to good music in So Paulo. Explore our culture and you will find
diversity and a huge number of different things to do.

If you want to learn how to dance samba, here is a tutorial video! The first step is: Dont be
shy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioEjVHfg-NA

And here is a little bit of our samba in the 2012 Carnaval!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDqRQcGBjJY&feature=related&noredirect=1&hd=1


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OUR CUISINE

So Paulo is a very multi-cultural place, so you can find restaurants that serve typical
Brazilian food from many different places, from north to south. You can try typical dishes such
as Feijoada or Moqueca. However, So Paulo also offers a large amount of restaurants where
you can try International Cuisine. Japanese and Mexican are very popular, but you can also
find French, Chinese, Thai, Indian, etc. The variety of appetizers and snacks is also huge and
you can find them anywhere. Even cheap bars offer a menu with pastis, coxinha, cheese, etc.
A large order of fries, for instance, costs from 12,00 to 22,00.
When we talk about cuisine theres one thing you should know about paulistanos: we
are addicted to Pizza. Even though it was not created here in Brazil, we are very proud of our
Pizza and we guarantee that is not only the best Pizza youll find in Brazil but also in the
world. There are hundreds of places that deliver pizzas all over the city, and its really common
to order pizzas at night. The variety of flavors goes way beyond pepperoni and cheese pizzas.
You can order a zucchini pizza, and also chocolate and banana pizzas. If you are an indecisive
person you order 2 flavors in the same pizza. Awesome! A large pizza cost around R$15,00
and R$50,00. Forget about your diet, you must try it! :D
Also, pay per kilo restaurants is very popular! Its easy to find them, theyre
everywhere especially in neighborhoods filled with commercial buildings. The kilo en So
Paulo goes from R$25,00 to R$55,00.






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PLACES YOU MUST VISIT

MERCADO MUNICIPAL (Towns Market)
The Mercado Municipal is a building from 1933 and in this place
you will find several stands selling food. It is an important supply and
leisure center that offers a great variety of products, from exotic fruits,
vegetables to poultry to seasonings, some of which available only
there. It is the only place in the city where it is possible to find all types
of fruit, regardless the time of the year. Ask for the most famous
sandwich of So Paulo - sanduche de mortadela (mortadella
sandwich).
It is located at Rua Cantareira, 306, downtown, between Rua 25 de Maro and Parque D.
Pedro II. Opens to the general public at 5.00 a.m., and closes at 4.00 p.m., from Mondays to
Saturdays (closes on Sundays).

MUSEU DO IPIRANGA (Ipiranga Museum)
Also known as the Independence Museum it pictures aspects
of the Brazilian life from 1500 to 1950 but focusing on the
independence period. Its an interesting place not only because of
its great historical collection, but also because of the peaceful
garden in front of the building and also the tomb of the man who
proclaimed the independence in Brazil, Dom Pedro I.
It is located in Parque da Independncia, no number, Ipiranga. Opens to the public at
9.00 a.m., and closes at 5.00 p.m., from Tuesdays to Sundays (closes
on Monday).

ESTAO DA LUZ (Luz Station)
This is a beautiful building which was built by the end of the
nineteenth century when the state of So Paulo was the greatest
producer of coffee in the whole world and the railway was constructed to take the production
to the coast. Nowadays its also a subway station and its worth visiting because of its
beautiful and detailed architecture.
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Museu da Lngua Portuguesa (Museum of the Portuguese Language) - Located in
Luz station Its an interactive museum where visitors may be surprised and educated by
unusual and unfamiliar aspects of Portuguese language. It opens from Tuesday to
Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Free on Saturdays. Praa da Luz, no number.
Pinacoteca do Estado - is the oldest art museum of So Paulo. It was projected by
Ramos de Azevedo and Domiciano Rossi and inaugurated in 1905 to be the Lyceum of
Arts and Crafts of So Paulo. . It has a cafeteria. It opens from Tuesday to Sunday from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

MUSEU DO FUTEBOL (Soccer Museum)
Brazil is the country of soccer and obviously theres an
interactive museum dedicated to this sport. Check the history of
football in Brazil, old objects and Pels goals. There are also
temporary exhibitions and movie sessions. Its located at Estdio
Paulo Machado de Carvalho, known as Estdio do Pacaembu
(Pacaembu Stadium), at Praa Charles Miller. The closest subway
station is Clnicas (1 km). It opens from Tuesday to Sunday from 10
am to 6 pm.


AVENIDA PAULISTA (PAULISTA AVENUE)
It is one of the most important avenues in the city as its where the
financial and cultural institutions are located. Its a modern and
cosmopolitan side of So Paulo with many fine restaurants and bars.

MASP - Museu de Arte de So Paulo, or So Paulo Museum
of Art, was founded in 1947 and has an impressive collection
of world famous works from artists like Renoir, Botticelli,
Candido Portinari, Picasso and Andy Warhol. Its 1968
concrete and glass structure designed by Lina Bo Bardi is also
incredible. It opens from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 6
pm. Its located at Avenida Paulista, 1578.

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Parque Trianon (Trianon Park) - It was inaugurated in 1892 designed by French
architect Paul Villon. Its a little forest with many sculptures between numerous
buildings. Just watch out during the night. It opens every day from 6 am to 6 pm.
Entrances: Avenida Paulista and Rua Peixoto Gomide, 949.

PARQUE DO IBIRAPUERA (IBIRAPUERAS PARK)
Projected by modern architecture Oscar Niemeyer, Parque do
Ibirapuera (Ibirapuera Park) is So Paulos most famous park. It
was inaugurated in 1954 as part of the celebrations of So
Paulo 400th anniversary. You can do a lot of things there: jog,
ride a bike, practice sports, go to museums, etc.
It opens every day from 5 am to 12 am. It is located at Av.
Pedro lvares Cabral.


TERRAO ITALIA (ITALIA BUILDING)
Built in 1956, it has been the city's highest building for a long
time. It was named Itlia in honor of the Italians who helped to
build the city. Its 45th floor is home to Terrao Itlia, a famous
restaurant from where it is possible to admire one of the city's
most beautiful views. It is located at Av. Ipiranga.

CIDADE UNIVERSITRIA (UNIVERSITY CITY)
Cidade Universitria is the main campus of University of So
Paulo (USP), where AIESEC-USPs Local Committee is located.
If youre at the LC and have nothing to do, you can go to one
of the many interesting museums.
Most of things are in Portuguese. On the weekends, the
access to the campus is restricted to students, professors and
employees, but you can get in if youre accompanied by one of them. In the campus, you
might want to take the free bus called circular, because some places are quite far to go on
foot.
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CATEDRAL DA S (S CATHEDRAL)
Cathedral of So Paulo, how its also called, it was built when
So Paulo was still a small village in 1589. The old building was
demolished and substituted by a new one, in a baroque style
in 1764. A new demolition happened and the present
buildings construction, in a Neo-Gothic style, began in 1913
and only ended four decades later. You will be impressed with
its crypt, vitrals and 92-metre tower. It is located at Praa da S.


LIBERDADE
Liberdade in this district close to Liberdade subway station you
can find oriental stuff food, objects, etc. Even the street
illumination is oriental! On Saturdays, there is a fair at Praa da
Liberdade, where they sell crafts and Japanese food.

RUA 25 DE MARO
In this region, that are many stores, tents and galleries, where
you can buy anything CDs, clothes, costumes, decoration
objects, fabric, a kind of cheap jewelry that we call bijuteria
for a very low price. However, brand name stuff is usually fake. It
opens from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm and on
Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm.

GALERIA DO ROCK
If you love rock and roll then you will sure enjoy going to this
gallery to buy CDs, T-shirts and many other stuff related to
rock. It opens from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 8 pm and
on Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm. Rua 24 de maio, 62. Near
Repblica subway station

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IMPORTANT EVENTS
So Paulo has many events during the year that are incredible, and you must know at
least some of them:
JANUARY
Celebrates the Anniversary of So Paulo on January 25th with concerts, dance
spectacles and shows around the city center, most of them for free.

FEBRUERY
The Carnival happens forty-six days before Easter. Carnival is the most famous holiday in
Brazil and has become an event of huge proportions. Except for the industries, malls and the
carnival related workers, the country stops completely for almost a week and festivities are
intense, day and night.
Rhythm, participation, and costumes vary from one
Brazilian region to another. In the southeastern cities of Rio de
Janeiro and So Paulo, huge organized parades are led
by samba schools. Those official parades are meant to be
watched by the public, while minor parades ("blocos")
allowing public participation can be also found in these cities.
In So Paulo city the most famous party is the parades in
the Sambodramo Anhembi of Samba Schools, Bands and Street Parties across the city.
Generally carnival celebrations attract thousands of people, be careful about your safety.

The Chinese New Year takes place at Praa da Liberdade
(Liberdade Square), near Liberdade subway station, in the
beginning of February (and sometimes in the end of January,
depending on the year). Enjoy yourself with music, food and
decoration typically Chinese.




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MARCH
Just like in New York, Rio and other cities in the world, famous chefs prepare rather
cheap dishes in many expensive restaurants at Restaurant Week. Check the website:
http://www.restaurantweek.com.br/

APRIL
Is when Hamamatsu RI - Festa das Flores (Flowers Festival) takes place at Praa da
Liberdade (close to Liberdade subway station). You dont need to be Buddhist to watch the
beautiful procession that celebrates Budas anniversary.

MAY

Is when Virada Cultural, a 24-hour cultural marathon,
takes place, mixing dance, free concerts and film exhibitions in
the city center. Some stages are Praa da Repblica and Largo
do Arouche (Repblica subway station), Praa da S (S subway
station), Anhangaba (Anhangaba) and many others.
http://viradacultural.org/
In May too there is also the Gay Parade, the largest in the
world. Defend the gay pride in this colorful event on Paulista Avenue.


JUNE
Is when Festa Junina occurs. It celebrates rural life and
feature typical clothing, food, dance (particularly quadrilha, which
is similar to square dancing). Join one of the many parties that
happen in the city in the entire month!



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JULY
Anima Mundi is also in July. Its a competitive Brazilian video and film festival devoted
exclusively to animation that takes place in Memorial da Amrica Latina (Latin America
Memorial, near Barra Funda subway station).

AUGUST
Celebrates the Festa de Nossa Senhora da Achiropita.
The Italian neighborhood of Bixiga pays homage to Our Lady of
Achiropita with events on the weekends. The main attraction is
the food, from polenta to pizza and pasta, particularly on the
stalls along So Vicente and 13 de Maio streets.

SEPTEMBER
In 7 September occurs the Independence Day. Around the
city you can see a lot of street musical groups, parades, and
promotions in museums, etc.

OCTOBER
Is great to watch Brazilian films. Held the most important film festival of the city,
Amostra Internacional de Cinema de So Paulo, in many theatres. Check out the latest
films!
And dont forget So Paulo Fashion Week. Check out the autumn-winter collection of
Brazilian brands such as Ricardo Almeida, Colcci, Cavalera and many others.

NOVEMBER
Cinemark, a cinema chain, promotes in the first Monday of November Projeta Brasil,
that exhibits the Brazilian films that hit the theatres the previous year. The best part is the
price: only R$2,00.


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DECEMBER
Is the last month of the year and So Paulo gets ready for Christmas with Natal
Iluminado (Illuminated Christmas), in which many places like Parque do Ibirapuera
(Ibirapuera Park), MASP, Avenida Paulista (Paulista Avenue) and Teatro Municipal receive
special illumination and sometimes even artistic interventions.
In the last day of the year, check out So Silvestre, the street
race that passes Paulista Avenue, Avenida So Joo and many other
places in the city center.
Afterwards, stay or Paulista Avenue for Revillon na Paulista
to watch the free concerts and the amazing fireworks that will make
you think how nice So Paulo can be!












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ENTERTAINMENT
In So Paulo there is always something to do!


CINEMAS


There are a lot of cinemas in So Paulo and the price varies from R$ 10,00 to R$ 40,00.
Here are some places where you can see a film:

Playarte: http://www.playartepictures.com.br/ , this cinema chain has theatres in many
malls, in this site in the section PLAYARTE CINEMA NOSSOS CINEMAS
we can find all the malls.

Cinemark: http://www.cinemark.com.br/, this cinema chain has theatres in many malls
too, in this site in the section PROGRAMAO , in Cidade chose So
Paulo and in Todos os Cinemas you can see all the malls.


Cine Livraria Cultural: http://www.cinelivrariacultura.com.br/ , this cinema takes place
on Avenida Paulista, 2073 (at Conjunto Nacional). Close to
Consolao subway station.

Espao Ita: http://www.itaucinemas.com.br/em-cartaz/sao-paulo , this is a cinema
chain too, but they only have four cinemas.

Reserva Cultural: http://www.reservacultural.com.br/ , this takes place on Avenida
Paulista, 900. Close to Brigadeiro and Trianon-MASP subway
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THEATRES

So Paulo has many nice theatres. We listed some of them:

Teatro Folha: http://www.conteudoteatral.com.br/teatrofolha/, takes place on Avenida
Higienpolis, 618 at the Ptio Higienpolis mall.

Teatro Alfa: http://www.teatroalfa.com.br/, takes place on Rua Bento Branco de
Andrade Filho, 722. Near Santo Amaro Subway and Train Station.

Teatro Municipal de So Paulo: http://www.teatromunicipal.sp.gov.br/ , this beautiful
theatre takes place on Praa Ramos de
Azevedo. Near of the Anhangaba, S,
Repblica and So Bento Subway Stations.



Espao Parlapates: http://espacoparlapatoes.com.br/, on Praa lvaro de Carvalho
Aranha, 158 and near of Anhangaba and Repblica Subway
Station.

Teatro Procpio Ferreira: http://www.teatroprocopioferreira.com.br/, on Rua Augusta
2823.

Teatro Renault: http://www.renault.com.br/mais_renault/teatro-renault/, on Avenida
Brigadeiro Lus Antnio, 411 near of Liberdade Subway Station.
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NIGHT LIFE

So Paulo has a very exciting nightlife. You can find places to go every day, from
Monday to Sunday. The variety is huge: from pubs to dance clubs, from rock to Jazz but
dont forget to try the Brazilian rhythms!
The neighborhoods of Vila Madalena, Pinheiros, Paulista and Jardins are filled with
bars, restaurants and dance clubs. But the city is constantly turning different areas into new
bohemian options.
The prices depend on where and when you are going. Going out in the middle of the
working days may be cheaper than going out on the weekends, when the entrances can be a
little bit more expensive. Its very common to pay consumao you can consume part of
what you paid. Usually to get into a dance club you pay from R$15,00 to R$150,00 - But you
can put your name on the list and get a good discount (dont forget to check the websites).
Dont be surprised if somebody invites you to fazer esquenta. It is very common to
meet friends before going to the parties or dance clubs to chat, drink and listen to music. Its
definitely a great warm up!








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Some nice places to go
When I say some I really mean it! Dont forget that youre coming to one of the
biggest cities in the world and the possibilities are infinite!)
Get on your dancing shoes
D-edge: For those who love electronic music. One of the top 100 clubs according to
DJMAG! http://www.d-edge.com.br/

Beco 203: Rock concerts and parties! http://www.beco203.com.br/

Alberta #3: Happy hours, Rock and Brazilian Music http://www.alberta3.com.br/

Casa 92: Make yourself at home! http://casa92.blogspot.com.br/

Woods: One of the most popular dance clubs for Sertanejo A kind of Brazilian
music typical from the countryside.
http://www.woodsbar.com.br/saopaulo/home

Lyons: From black to electronic music! http://www.lionsnightclub.com.br/

Neu: It feels like a house party varied rhythms and people. They dont accept credit
cards. http://www.neuclub.com.br/

Rey Castro: Latin music bar! http://www.reycastro.com.br/

Diquinta: Located in Vila Leopoldina. Its a mix of bar, lounge and dance club where
you can dance Brazilian rhythms! http://diquinta.com.br/site/

Blitz Haus: Parties, food and game at the same place!
http://www.blitzhaus.com.br/blitz/index.php





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Warm up! Drink, Eat, Chat
Igrejinha: Igreja means church in Portuguese. The decoration was
inspired in a church and they named the bar as a blessed
place. The music is great, you dont have to pay entrance and
a bottle of beer costs R$9,00.
http://www.igrejinhabar.com.br/

Piraj: On the corner of Brigadeiro Faria Lima, it is a sidewalk bar
inspired in the bars from Rio de Janeiro. They open at noon, you
can have lunch there and enjoy the afternoon
http://www.piraja.com.br/


Menys: Located in Pinheiros, it was inspired in the catalan culture.
http://www.menys.com.br/site/

Lil Square: Interesting happy hour and sometimes they throw house
parties. You can also watch soccer matches there and
the beer is not expensive! http://lilsquare.com.br/

The Blue Pub: They pub may be small, but the beer menu is
interesting. If you go on Fridays or Saturdays, try to
arrive early! http://www.thebluepub.com.br/

Jazz nos fundos: For those who enjoy good music! It is in the back of
a parking lot in Pinheiros. The entrance is R$25,00 but
they dont accept credit cards.
http://jazznosfundos.net/

NOH Bar: For those who appreciate molecular mixology, the bar has
one of the most interesting menus.
http://www.nohbar.com.br/
Blue Velvet: Inspired in the David Lynch movie, it is a small bar, with
great decoration and music from Disco to Pop!
http://www.bluevelvet.com.br/site/

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SQUAT bar: A good combination of good music and a varied menu,
with drinks, snacks and beer!
http://www.barsquat.com.br/#/home


Veloso: Located in Vila Mariana, it is where you can try the best
coxinha and the best caipirinha in So Paulo.
http://www.velosobar.com.br/

Tubana Bar: Its a traditional Bar located on Haddock Lobo street. Tubana is a very
sweet soft drink, very sweet. The curious thing is that the
bar offers a soft drink menu, with many different flavors!
http://www.tubainabar.com.br/

Volt: Special drinks and Neon lights on the walls!
http://barvolt.com.br/

Wall Street Bar: The bar is inspired in the stock market a simulator
controls the beer prices!
http://www.wallstreetbar.com.br/

More information
So Paulo is a city in which youll never be bored! We highly recommend you to always
check what is going on, what are the best places to go, etc. Your buddy will help you and
there are many websites where you can find tips and reviews:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/brazil/sao-paulo
http://www.timeout.com.br/sao-paulo/en
http://www.guidu.com.br/sao-paulo
http://www.uiadiario.com.br/


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TELEPHONE
Brazils code: 55
So Paulos code: 11

International Calls: If you want to call
another country from a fixed telephone or
from a cell phone, dial one of the following
[0031, 0021, 0023], plus the country code,
the city code, and then, the telephone
number.

International Collect Calls: To everywhere
but Germany and Spain international
collect calls are made by dialing 0 800 703
2111 and speaking to a Brazilian operator
(in English) who will complete your call. To
Germany, the international collect calls are
made by dialing 000 80 49, contacting a
German operator, and to Spain they are
made by dialing 000 80 34, contacting a
Spanish operator.

Local calls: just dial the telephone number


Local Collect Calls: Are made by dialing
9090, and then the number you are calling.

Calls from Public Phones: When using a
public phone, you can either make a collect
call or use a carto telefnico (telephone
card). These can be purchased at
newsstands, post offices and other
establishments such as bakeries.

Cell phones: In Brazil, most people
nowadays use cell phones with GSM
technology, putting a chip from a Brazilian
cell phone operator in their equipments. If
you have (or if you can get) one equipment
with that technology, bring it with you! One
chip costs only R$ 10,00 while a new cell
phone costs at least R$ 80,00.

Important numbers:
Police: 190
Fire Department: 193
SAMU (Medical Emergencies): 192





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LANGUAGE
Our official language is Portuguese. We listed some useful sentences:
English
Yes
No
Hello
Hey
Bye
Excuse me
Sorry
Please
How much?
Youre welcome
See you soon
Im sorry
Good morning
Good Afternoon
Good Night
My name is
Whats your name?
Help!
Im hungry
One
Two

Portuguese
Sim
No
Ol
Oi
Tchau
Com licena
Desculpe
Por favor
Quanto custa...?
De nada
Te vejo logo
Desculpa
Bom dia
Boa tarde
Boa Noite
Meu nome ...
Qual o seu nome?
Socorro!
Estou com fome
Um
Dois

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English
Trs
Whats up?
Im fine
I would like to
Where is the bus stop?
Where is?
Where is the subway station?
I need
Where is the toilet?
Which bus goes to?
What time it?
What does this means?
How can I say?
Could you speak slowly?
Where do you come from?
Do you speak English?
I didnt understand
What is it?
Yesterday
Today
Tomorrow
Leave me alone
Thank you
If you need other words Google can help:
Portuguese
Three
E a?
Estou bem
Eu gostaria de
Onde fica o ponto de nibus?
Onde fica ...?
Onde fica a estao de metr?
Eu preciso ...
Onde fica o banheiro?
Qual nibus vai para?
Que horas so?
O que isso significa?
Como posso dizer...?
Voc poderia falar mais devagar?
De onde voc vem?
Voc fala Ingls?
Eu no entendi
O que isso?
Ontem
Hoje
Amanh
Me deixe sozinho
Obrigado
http://translate.google.com
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SAFETY
While So Paulo may not be as safe as Copenhagen or post-Giuliani Manhattan, you will
feel safe at most of touristic areas if you follow a few common sense rules. One thing to keep
in mind is that So Paulo is a city of social contrasts, but this definitely does not mean that
you have to be paranoid all the time. Relax, and learn how locals deal with their personal
safety. Here are some basic guidelines we try to follow ourselves.

Avoiding the pitfalls
Do not bother bringing flashy jewelry, gold, or platinum watches. If you've got it, this is
not the place to flaunt it...

Carry along a photocopy of your passport, in case you are asked to show some ID.

Do not take along more cash than you need. Most restaurants and stores take credit
card, anyway.

Stay at specifically recommended areas.

Avoid dark or isolated areas where you do not see a single soul at night. Walk with a
sense of purpose, as if you knew where you are going to.

Don't walk around with your camcorder or your state-of-the-art camera swinging from
your limp hand, like a shopping bag. Wear shoulder straps.

If you bring along expensive cameras or camcorders, consider insurance.

If you take a bus, keep the exact change in hand, so you don't have to pick up your
wallet (which obviously is in your front pocket).

Do not leave your drink unattended at bars or discos, and dont accept any drinks from
someone you dont know.
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Don't take strangers you've just met back to your room - even if you think you are in
love! This is the easiest way to become a victim of violence, or theft. Take them to a
motel, instead.

Don't get involved with the drug scene, even if you think you know what you're doing.

If the worse happens, and you are approached by a criminal element, try to keep calm.
Do not fight. They may be on drugs, could react violently, and you certainly have more
to lose than they do.

Though police officers in the street try to be helpful, most do not speak other
languages. If you need to report something was stolen for insurance purposes, go to
the tourist police (DEATUR). Their offices are located in:

Rua Consolao, 247 - loja 08 - Centro (11) 3257-4475
Parque Anhembi - Pavilho de Exposies do Anhembi -(11) 2226-0664
Aeroporto de Congonhas, Congonhas Airport (11) 5090-9032.
Aeroporto de Guarulhos, Guarulhos Airport (11) 2611-2686.










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TRANSPORTATION
Asking friends is the best way to know how to go to places, always try to go with
someone else to ensure greater security. Searching in sites is also a good idea when you want
to know more about So Paulo. So Paulo is a city that never stops, there's always something
new happening, keep yourself always informed about new things to do. Another important
point is that So Paulo is one of the largest cities in the world, it is important to always plan
the best route to get to places, always use Google Maps which provides the best routes
for buses, subways and trains. Youll always have to walk a bit to get to places if you dont
feel comfortable walking you can take a taxi at any time of the day.
To avoid carrying cash, So Paulo has a kind of magnetic card called "Bilhete nico",
valid for bus and subway and train. You can recharge it on any terminal (bus, train or subway).
The Bilhete nico ticket gives you the right to get in as many buses as you want within 2
hours after the first just paying one passage, without paying anything extra for the other, the
Bilhete nico has the same benefits to all types of public transportation. Each passage for any
type of public transportation costs R$ 3,20 and the minimum charge for single ticket is R$
16,00. To use it just touch it on any magnetic machine on terminals or inside the bus, pass it
every time you change the bus, train or subway. Remember that there are some train and
subway terminals that have the free exchange. You can buy the Bilhete nico in any terminal.
On weekdays the public transportation opens at 4:00am and closes at 00:00, on weekends
and holidays the schedule is different. To use Bus + Subway or Train with Bilhete nico costs
R$ 3,20 + R$ 1,80 = R$ 5,00. You can charge your Bilhete on Subway stations.




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Bus
There are several types of buses in Sao Paulo, the colors identify the region where its
from and where it goes, for example:
Come or goes to the Central region.
North West.
North or Northeast.
East.
East.
South.
Mid-South.
Southeast.
Intermunicipal or subway price is different.

Always try to get information about bus. To make it easier, there is an information board
informing the main avenues where that bus will pass, located at the side and front of the bus.
There is a professional known as cobrador sitting behind a turnstile to collect your money
and give you change.


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Subway and Train
All subway lines and trains have some kind of connection or are connected to bus
terminals. The subways are usually faster and safer than trains; always prefer to take the
subway. Train is called by CPTM and subway by Metr.








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Taxi
You don't have to go far to find a taxi in So Paulo - they are everywhere. And they are
hard to miss too. Beware of the different types of taxi in So Paulo, there are normal (white
with yellow and black stripes), special (white and red, more expensive than the normal), luxury
(all black, the most expensive) each one has a different price. All taxis are white but prefer the
taxis with yellow and black stripes on the side, these are the normal taxis. The taxis run by the
kilometer. The initial fare in a normal taxi is R$4,10 and the kilometer starts counting as soon
as you get in. It costs R$ 2,50 per kilometer. After 8 p.m. and on Sundays, fares are a little
higher (the kilometer is set to bandeira 2, and costs R$ 3,25). You do not need to give tips.
Some taxis are air-conditioned at no extra charge. A word to the wise: do not make pre-paid
deals with taxis. They are illegal, and probably mean the driver is trying to take advantage of
you. Hail the next cab. We've heard of taxis trying to pull this dirty trick. For your safety, call
some taxi company that you can find in internet. Some of them accept cards, but the most
part of the taxis in So Paulo only accept money. Dont forget to check this information!











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AVERAGE COSTS
Beverages Average Price

Beer R$ 1,50 - R$ 5,00
(can)
Soda R$ 1,50 - R$ 5,00
(can)
Water R$ 1,00 - R$ 4,00
(bottle)
Aquarius/H2O R$ 1,50 - R$ 3,00
Fruit Juice R$ 1,50 - R$ 5,00
Drinks R$ 7,00 - R$ 20,00 (Bought outside
like Parties and shows)
Coffee R$ 1,00 - R$ 3,00

Snacks Average Price

Hamburger R$ 5,00 - R$ 25,00
Pringles R$ 6,00 - R$ 10,00
Chocolate R$ 1,00 - R$ 5,00
Sandwiches R$ 4,00 - R$ 15,00
Pizza R$ 15,00 - R$ 70,00
Big Mac + Fries + Soda - R$ 20,00





Utilities Average Price

Laundry R$ 5,00 - R$ 15,00
Newspaper R$ 1,00 - R$ 3,00
Phone Card R$ 4,00 - R$ 12,00
Magazine R$ 8,00 - R$ 20,00
Hair Cut R$ 15,00 - R$ 70,00

Cell Phone Average Price

Cell phone R$ 80,00 - R$ 200,00
(simple)
Chip R$ 10,00

Entertainment Average Price

Movie Theater R$ 6,00 - R$ 40,00
Theater R$ 5,00 - R$ 200,00
Night Club R$ 15,00 - R$ 150,00
Soccer Game R$ 10,00 - R$ 80,00









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More information
This website that can help you a lot and there is an English and a Spanish version.
http://www.cidadedesaopaulo.com/sp/en.
Also, you can ask us any information you need. Every AIESECer will be glad to help you.
Always remember that
We are here to help you!

AIESEC SO PAULO AIESEC-USP Local Committee
Address: Av. Professor Luciano Gualberto, FEA-5, Room 212
Butant
So Paulo SP
Phone: +55 (11) 3091-6047
usp@aiesec.org.br

Danilo Souza Cardoso

Vice President of Social Projects
danilo.cardoso@aiesec.net
+55 (11) 9 6291-4385
http://www.facebook.com/danilo.so
uzacardoso?fref=ts
Nicole Reis

Millennium Project Manager
nicole.reis@aiesec.net
+55 (11) 9 7485-3189
http://www.facebook.com/nicoleareis?fref=
ts
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Guilherme Baldacini

Millennium Project Member
guilherme.baldacini@aiesec.net
+55 (11) 9 7126-9471
http://www.facebook.com/guibaldacini

Roberta Fernandes

Millennium Project Member
roberta.fernandes@aiesec.net
+55 (11) 9 7319-6555
http://www.facebook.com/jubaloobs?fref=t
s
Marcos Juncken

Millennium Project Member
marcos.juncken@aiesec.net
+55 (11) 9 8299-6855
http://www.facebook.com/marcos.juncken

Vitor Ho de Castro

Millennium Project Member
vitor.castro@aiesec.net
+55 (11) 9 8168-9389
http://www.facebook.com/VitorHoC?fref=ts