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The capital city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil and the most populated in the Southern Hemisphere.

São Paulo.

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Are T2 and T3 different building at the Sao Paolo GRU Airport

I will be traveling back from Montevideo to Amsterdam with a transit via Sao Paolo Airport. I have a single ticket (booking) I found a previous thread which state that 1.30 Hours at the Sao Paolo Airport should be enough for transit. I will be…
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Options to explore Sao Paolo on a short layover?

I have a layover in Sao Paolo of 5-6 hours depending on how quickly I get out of the plane. Is it easy to explore the city? Or are there any nearby attractions? I am looking for something I can get to cheaply and without the risk of delayed…
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Transportation to/from airport in São Paulo

I will be traveling to São Paulo soon with my eleven year old, and am curious to know what the recommended way to get to/from the airport (São Paulo-Guarulhos International, GRU to Expo Center Norte). We prefer not to use Uber [or similar "ride…
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Need storage locker for cell phone because US consulate in São Paulo does not permit one

Sadly the consulate website simply states you can't enter with a cellphone and will need to "make arrangements" to stash your phone. Does anybody know if there is a nearby locker to put my phone in?
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Can I transit in São Paulo having separate flight ticket

I am a holder of Djibouti passport and currently live in Qatar. I am planing to visit Ecuador, and I want to make this trip booking two different flight tickets: first, a flight from Doha to São Paulo. and next, a flight from São Paulo to Quito. I…
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Transfering at São Paulo airport while traveling from Pakistan to Chile

My route is Pakistan-Istanbul-São Paulo with Turkish Airlines, then a transfer to LATAM Airlines to my final destination in Chile. a) Do I need a transit visa? b) Will they issue me all my boarding passes in Pakistan including LATAM Airlines? c)…
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Local sightseeing in Sao Paulo on a budget - in a day, solo traveler - is it doable?

I will have a Saturday evening and a full Sunday for local sight-seeing in Sao Paulo. A few characteristics of my 1.5 days available in Sao Paulo being: Solo traveler, will be staying quite close to the central business area Do not know Portuguese…
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Is it worth it to fly from Viracopos International Airport from São Paulo

I'm weighing my options with internal flights in Brazil, and I see cheap prices for trips coming out of Viracopos International Airport, which is more than an hour drive away from São Paulo, the price differs in about 50 dollars, but is it worth…
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How to get the most out of a layover in Sao Paulo

I have a layover at São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) during my trip through South America. I arrive Thursday 5pm local time and leave again Friday 930am. I will be staying in a hotel close to the airport, and I'd really like to see a bit of São Paulo while…
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What's the best way to get from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to the city?

Edit 3: Define "best" however you see fit. Personally, I prioritize safety/reliability and cost over comfort and time. If you Google the above question, there are a good amount of results: buses, taxis, private car services, etc. I'm wondering if…
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