Real Brazilian Portuguese & Culture
Hotel Unique – São Paulo Building: Hotel Unique Architect: Ruy Ohtake Project Year: 1999 Construction: 2002 Address: Avenida Brigadeiro Luis Antonio 4700 – Jardim Paulista São Paulo 01402-002 Brazil Architecht Ruy Ohtake Description of Hotel Unique “Upon defining the form, as a long inverted arch (almost 100 meters in length) with two lateral concrete gables, [...]
Carandiru Massacre – All But Forgotten The Carandiru Massacre, considered a major human rights violation in the history of Brazil, happened on October 2, 1992 after a riot broke out in the 9th Pavilion of Carandiru Prison Complex in São Paulo. The riot went out of control, which led to the elite force of the Military Police being [...]
Location is so important in São Paulo and is a major factor to consider when moving here. If you can get an opportunity to live near to where you work then take it, this may be a chance that won’t cross your path again. São Paulo is a huge city and if you live at one end [...]
If like me you’re a fan of snakes, or you just love being up-close and personal with some of the World’s most poisonous animals, then you must pay a visit to the remarkable Instituto Butantan, a biomedical and zoological centre in São Paulo. Here’s a bit of history for you: It was first founded in 1901 [...]
The article talks about Sao Paulo’s Rua Augusta, an area that in the last five years has transformed into a cultural hot spot. Via LA Times: Reporting from Sao Paulo, Brazil— Clubs with live music have woken up Rua Augusta, where rich and poor mingle and party into the morning hours. But you probably won’t [...]
Restaurant D.O.M In Sao Paulo Just Voted The Best Restaurant In Brazil Yum! javali (that’s a boar) filé mignon with polenta!!! S. Pellagrino Just Voted D.O.M. in Sao Paulo the best restaurant in Brazil (…and number 7 in the world). I’ve been to this restaurant, the food is amazing, as it should be for the absurd [...]
List of The 5 Best Hostels in Brazil Thinking about staying in a Hostel in Brazil? The first thing that you should know is that Hostels in Brazil are not to be feared. As long as you are wise with your belongings, staying in a hostel is a great way to meet people and to [...]
PAULISTA VS. PAULISTANO What is the difference between a “Paulista” and a “Paulistano” in Brazilian Portuguese? -A Paulista is a native or inhabitant of the state of São Paulo. -A Paulistano is a native or inhabitant of the city of São Paulo. If there are any other groups of similar words in Portuguese that get you [...]
MASP stands for Museu de Arte de São Paulo (São Paulo Museum of Art) and it is located on 1578 Paulista Ave. in São Paulo. It is undoubtedly one of the trademarks of the city. It is a 1968 concrete and glass structure designed by architect Lina Bo Bardi. The building’s most distinctive feature is the 243 [...]
