After a long cab ride from the hotel, my friends and I reached Praca de Republica. A Sunday market in Sao Paulo for local traders to share their wares and is quite busy. Concierge at the hotel advised us on pickpockets, bustling local populace and all that.
I have found some parts of Sao Paulo very alike to Mumbai, India particularly the residential areas of Moema, Villa Madelena and others. These areas are pedestrian friendly and are generally very safe. I digress.. back to Praca..
Streets near Praca de Republica ("Republic Square") did not appear very safe .. just a perception. You will find everything here, fast food (mostly from Rio area), brazilian music, merchants selling art that could easily fetch $500+ in NYC or Chicago for a hundredth of the price !
We were ably guided by a friend who is local to the area and she was brilliant in explaining us history, helping us negotiate price (ok, haggle!) and help us choose local spicy delicacies.
If you have the patience to walk the streets in busy areas and check out local artifacts in a bazaar, this may be the place on a Sunday morning.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
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