CI T Y O N T H E MOVE Some of the FINK eet WESLEY THOM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT ONE MOVING & LOGISTICS Most large global and regional companies are based in So Paulo and, consequently, we have a large contingent of expatriates the vibrant culture comes high up the list. Gerson Capani explains: Living in So Paulo means having at your disposal one of the most diverse gastronomic centres in the world, as well as numerous shopping malls of a very high standard, luxurious nightclubs and show houses, and theatres such as Credicard Hall, Sala So Paulo and the Theatro Municipal, as well as the Mosteiro de So Bento, among other attractions. Sports fans are also very well served. As well as having stadia constructed for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, So Paulo (and Brazil) boasts some of the best footballers in the world and fervent fans. Thom says: Football is our national passion. All children learn to play from a very young age, so we have a good chance of discovering great players. So Paulo has Corinthians the football club with the highest number of world titles recognised by FIFA - which makes all paulistanos (city residents) very proud. TAKE A FEW TIPS FROM THE PAULISTANOS When visiting So Paulo, try the following: Cristiane Balista, at FINK Mobility, says dont miss out on: Parque Ibirapuera the most visited park in Latin America. MASP The Museum of Art of So Paulo has beautiful architecture and a very special collection of artwork. One of the many Michelin-starred restaurants in the city. Wesley Thom, at One Moving & Logistics, advises: Watch a football match in the citys most modern arenas, which were built for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. To drink: try caipirinha. You can find it everywhere - but dont overdo it if you have a meeting the next day! Lars Peter Lemche, of Teamwork, recommends being security conscious: Dont wear jewellery, watches or gold chains, 74 FF296 AprMay20 pp64-75 Sao Paolo.indd 74 and have your devices in view, no matter where you are in Brazil. Keep your cash and ID in your pockets; dont take wallets or purses. However, he adds: There are restaurants of all kinds in So Paulo, but the foreigners must try churrascarias and feijoada houses. Churrascarias are meat restaurants serving food on skewers, and feijoada is a typical black bean and pork stew, brought from Africa by the slaves. So Paulo has many museums and parks. Ibirapuera park and MASP museum are the most important ones. In downtown So Paulo, the Ptio do Colgio and the So Bento Monastery are where the Portuguese colonists started the city of So Paulo, called So Paulo de Piratininga. But Brazil is big, so I would recommend not spending too much time in So Paulo. Go to the Pantanal and Amazon areas, where there is wildlife, and see the waterfalls of Iguau. Jason Lacayo, of Transworld Moving, recommends: The eye-catching centrepiece of Avenida Paulista, the citys most famous street, is the So Paulo Museum of Art (MASP), which hosts an impressive permanent collection of works by Brazilian and international artists, as well as attracting some of the countrys best temporary exhibitions. I also recommend the football history museum (based in Pacaembu Stadium); football is my favourite spot. Gerson & Greys Aline Capani says: Three traditional spots would be: Mercado Municipal to try our diversity of foods Theatro Municipal, for its architecture and the quality of the shows Mocot is a very nice restaurant. The chef, Rodrigo Oliveira, who is world renowned, offers a typical Brazilian cuisine served in a simple but sophisticated way. WW W. F I D I FOC U S . OR G 31/03/2020 09:02