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Sao Paulo 4K: Driving downtown Brazil at night

If you’re going to Sao Paulo in Brazil, you might be tempted to try and get around by car. There are parking lots scattered all over the city, so it seems pretty easy at first glance to just jump into your car and go where you need to go; however, I suggest avoiding this as much as possible. Brazilians drive fast and aggressively (think European style), but with hundreds of thousands of cars on the road, that can mean traffic jams and road rage galore!

The city of Sao Paulo

Stretching across the Eastern side of Brazil, Sao Paulo is one of the largest cities in South America with a population of 11 million and growing. The metropolitan area is home to some 20 million people, making it the second-largest city in the Americas. It’s also considered one of the world’s most sustainable major metropolises and the only Latin American city on Forbes’ list of Greenest Cities in the World. 

Beneath its surface lies a maze of tunnels that comprise what used to be known as Latin America's most extensive metro system and helped make Sao Paulo a driving force for industrialization during much of the 20th century.

The city at night

At night, Sao Paulo is all lit up and you can see the lights from miles away. The traffic is less congested and there are a lot of people on the street. The bright lights from the buildings have colorful reflections in the water, making for some great shots. As I drove by an old building, I was reminded of how much Sao Paulo has changed over the years. to desolate roads where it seemed as if no one had ever been. 

I pulled up to my destination after driving for about an hour and turned off my car  when I saw that it had already been taken care of by someone else.

The city from a driver's perspective

Driving in Sao Brazil is like driving any other major city; busy, congested, and with zero consideration for pedestrians. But there's a certain beauty to it all that can't be ignored. The lights of the city are stunning as they reflect off the buildings and the cars move down the streets. It seems like everyone is out, going about their nightly routine while you're stuck inside your car. As you drive past people walking on the sidewalks, you try to remember what it was like when you could walk without worrying about traffic or someone running into you. 

The noise coming from the car's speakers drowns out the sounds outside - luckily they have Brazilian music which doesn't need translation to enjoy.

The city's landmarks

When people think of Sao Paulo, they often imagine the tall skyscrapers and bustling city life. But as we drove around the city, it was clear that there is a lot more to this Brazilian metropolis than meets the eye. We enjoyed seeing glimpses of Sao Paulo's iconic skyline and watching planes land at Congonhas Airport while cruising down Avenida Paulista in an Uber. It's hard not to get excited about all the possibilities for future shoots when you're looking out over such a beautiful landscape! What did you find most interesting? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below! 

What are your thoughts on Sao Paulo? Let us know in the comments below!

The city's people

The people of Sao Paulo are undeniably extraordinary. They are some of the most innovative in the world, and this is evidenced by their endeavors in design, architecture, fashion and cuisine. The city has gone through many transformations; it was once one of the wealthiest cities on Earth due to its thriving coffee industry in the 1800s. Today, Sao Paulo is a metropolis with a population of nearly 20 million people who live alongside extreme poverty and crime. In recent years, violence rates have fallen thanks to public safety initiatives like Pacifying Police Units (UPP). 

The city's history: While Sao Paulo may be more well-known for its contemporary advancements in technology or entertainment industries today, this buzzing Latin American hub has quite an interesting past.