The Radisson is located just a short drive from Sao Paulo in the modern suburb of Alphaville, Brazil. Hotel guests enjoy easy access to some of the best Sao Paulo attractions, including the Museu de Art de Sao Paulo and Playcenter. Spend a day touring the many fascinating museums in the area, shopping in nearby malls or enjoying local tennis and golf clubs, just minutes away. Ideal for corporate travelers, we are also just minutes from several multinational companies, including HP, McDonald's and Dupont.
Our Alphaville, Brazil hotel near Sao Paulo is convenient to the following attractions:
Fundação Parque Zoológico de São Paulo (33.3 km) Opened in 1958, this zoo is the largest in Brazil and is home to over 3,200 animals. Phone: 011/5073-0811
Museu Afro Brasil(26 km) This museum celebrates the culture and achievements of Brazil's black population, the largest in the world, excluding Africa. Phone: 011/5579-0593
Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo - MASP(26.2 km) Considered one of the most important art museums in Latin America, the MASP is a must see. Phone: +55 11 3251-5644
Museu Casa Brasileira(23.2 km) This museum displays a variety of artifacts from the 17th through 19th centuries and is located in a 1945 home that once belonged to one of the most prominent families in Sao Paulo. Phone: 011/3032-3727
Memorial da America Latina(25.1 km) Check out impressive sculptures and artwork that showcase various forms of Latin American art and culture. Phone: 55 11 38239611
Playcenter (23.4 km) Enjoy Brazil's largest roller coaster and several other exciting thrill rides at this local amusement park. Phone: 011/3350-01990
Parque do Ibirapuera (26.5 km) Sao Paulo's very own Central Park was designed by famous architect Oscar Niemeyer and landscape designer Burle Marx. Phone: +55 11 5574-5177
About São Paulo
One of the world's - and certainly South America's - largest cities, São Paulo sprawls across the landscape on a plateau not far from the coast of the South Atlantic. Established in 1554 by Jesuit priests who intended to convert the native populace and minister to early settlers, the city first took shape as an agricultural center and derived its initial wealth from coffee plantations. African slaves, brought in as inexpensive labor, added to the cultural mix and were supplemented by immigrants from all over the world in search of a better life. Large contingents of Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Spanish and Portuguese nationals contributed to the city's ethnic melting pot, bolstered by groups from Brazil itself and elsewhere in South America. This amazing, multicultural jumble imbues the city with the energy and passion that characterizes the populace as a whole. These days, industry and finance, built on coffee capital and hard work, provide a stable counterpoint to the spirited cuisine, nightlife and citizenry. To round out things, the city also boasts a strong cultural presence, as evidenced by theater, dance, and such esteemed institutions as the Museu de Arte de São Paulo and the Museu de Arte Sacra. For a dynamic dose of city flavor, stroll along bustling Avenida Paulista, or browse the Sunday markets at Praça da República or Praça Liberdade. Shopping, in fact, is a deliciously overwhelming prospect, given the legions of boutiques and venues carrying everything from native crafts to jewelry and antiques. Whatever you do, just make sure to map out a rough itinerary of your time; with more than 3000 square miles of territory and more than 19 million residents, the city has the potential to sweep you away with its size and opportunities.
Did you know?
Tap water in Brazil may or may not be safe, depending on whom you ask. Stay safe and limit yourself to bottled water. And despite the heat, avoid ice!