Residential area of São Paulo, with buildings around Paulista in the background Pixabay
The city of Sao Paulo appears on the list of the 30 best cities in the world in 2024. The ranking was compiled by World’s Best Cities, which placed the capital São Paulo in 27th place ahead of Sydney, Copenhagen and Rio de Janeiro.
The list is compiled by Resonance, a global tourism, economic and urban development consulting firm that publishes a ranking of the best cities in the world every year.
To define each position, they use a combination of statistics from 400 cities around the world and user reviews. Three key factors are taken into account: quality of life, viability and prosperity.
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In the friendship list, São Paulo ranked 9th. But in terms of wealth, the capital ranks 161st.
The website also highlights the community’s cultural influences. “Brazil’s largest city with more than 23 million residents, São Paulo has cultural influences from several countries, including Japan, Italy, Lebanon and France,” the list says.
“All this mix creates a daily life that is among the most vibrant and diverse on the planet,” adds World’s Best Cities. This puts the capital in 5th place in the cultural ranking and 6th in the gastronomy ranking.
Rio de Janeiro was also on the list. The capital of Rio de Janeiro came 63rd in the ranking highlighting its beaches, nightlife and music.
Finally, first place was taken by London, which also occupied this place in the list of cultural and educational achievements.
Check out the parks in São Paulo this week to enjoy the heat
São Paulo experienced an uncharacteristic end to winter as a heatwave spread across Brazil. Thermometers have recorded temperatures above 30°C and low relative humidity. According to meteorologists, the heat is expected to last until next Tuesday (26). If you can’t go to the beach or don’t have a swimming pool at home, you can enjoy the sun and get some physical activity in the parks spread across the capital. Check out some suggestions:
One of the favorites of São Paulo residents is Parque Augusta. Located in the heart of the center, it is popular with young people and is a refuge between the buildings. With more than 23,000 m², visitors often use the lawn to sunbathe. Address: Rua Augusta, 344, Consolação. Operation: open daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m
Itaim Urban Natural Park is an option in the south of the capital for those looking for a quieter place and want to connect with nature. Visitors can observe flocks of monkeys, particularly the howler monkey, which is very common in the region. The park is also home to 21 species of animals that are considered endangered, including the small wild cat and the monkey hawk.Address: Rua Amaro Alves do Rosário, 2676, ParelheirosOperating: Tuesday to Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m
A postcard of São Paulo, Ibirapuera Park attracts visitors of all ages. In addition to the traditional leisure areas, cycle path, jogging track, sports and soccer fields, the park houses the Museum of Contemporary Art of the University of São Paulo, Oca, the Afro Brasil Museum and the Ibirapuera Auditorium.Address: Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral, Vila MarianaOperating: daily from 5.00 open until 11 p.m
The Jaceguava Urban Natural Park is another option for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the capital. It is part of the Alto Tietê watershed and lies within the Billings Reservoir Watershed Protection and Restoration Area. The Aventureiro and Lago hiking trails are the park’s biggest attractions.Address: Avenida do Jaceguava, near No. 1,100, ParelheirosOpening hours: every Monday, weekends and holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
With 1.5 million m², Parque do Carmo is considered the second largest in the city of São Paulo. The symbol of the park is the cherry blossom, which is part of Japanese culture. In August, it is usually the stage for the cherry blossom festival, which attracts hundreds of tourists.Address: Avenida Afonso de Sampaio e Sousa, 951, ItaqueraOperating: Open daily, from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m