São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil and Latin America, and one of the largest in the world. It is the economic, financial and industrial heart of the country.
Its metropolitan area spans 3,108 sq. miles, comprising 39 cities and about 20 million people. It is the capital of the state of São Paulo, in the southeast.
The city hosts the country's main trade fairs and events, drawing a large national and international public — hotels are usually full Monday to Friday. Beyond business, São Paulo has some of the best museums and restaurants in Brazil.