đ§đ· SĂŁo Paulo in 2 Days: Where Skyscrapers Meet Street Art
đ Uber = Cheaper Than China! „10-15 for short ridesâunbeatably cheap for South America! Small cars dominate (like Europe)âkey to the cityâs smooth traffic. đœïž Food: From „40 Buffets to Fancy Dinners Shopping Center 3 (Paulista Ave): Massive „40-50 buffets (salads, meats, fried bananas)âthough veggies werenât fresh. Emporio Figueira (fancy): ~„400/person (15% service fee). Starbucks Grande Americano: Just „20! đš Batman Alley (Beco do Batman) Colorful graffiti + hippie stallsâperfect for photos! CAIPIRINHA steal: „18/cocktail (cheapest in South America!). Pink-clad running club zoomed byâonly in SP! âȘ SĂ© Cathedral Fewer homeless than rumored (saw them eating charity meals). Police presence strongâfelt safe. đïž Paulista Avenue (Mixed Feelings) Disappointing shopsânot where locals really go. McDonaldâs 1000th store + cheap eats. Carnival chaos (Feb 28-Mar 8): Armed cops everywhere, flamboyant outfits (not my style đ ), and unabashed LGBTQ+ visibility. Final Take: SĂŁo Paulo is cosmopolitan, artsy, and full of surprisesâjust mind the occasional sketchy block. #SaoPaulo #CarnivalVibes #SouthAmericaTravel #UrbanAdventure đâš