I could go on forever, but here are a few reasons:. One thing you must keep in mind at all times is that Brazilians are typically informal people, so we sometimes refer to neighborhoods not by their official name, but by adjacent avenues or nearby subway stations.
Avenida Paulista — although it is technically not the central point of the city, this is where it all happens. If possible, always be accompanied by a local, schedule your visits on weekends more tourists and never go after dark. There are parts of it that are great residential neighborhoods Tatuape and Analia Franco , but in general this zone is best avoided.
A large part of the Red Subway Line runs through Zona Leste and this is why people often prefer taking the other lines. The rumors about Brazilians being very warm and passionate are true!
I say this because, from my experience, the kind of casual hookups that happen here are not that frequent outside my country, so consider yourself warned. People usually meet up before at a bar because drinks at clubs are much pricier. Needless to say, they are usually a little more expensive and therefore I consider them show-off beers. It has four different dance floors and the music tends to be amazing in at least one of them.
Fridays are traditionally for men; women may go, but the entrance fee is a little more expensive. It has three floors: one of them is a dance floor, one is a restaurant with veggie options! Vermont Bar and Restaurant Photo by M. Just keep in mind that you should dress nice because Vermont is classy and refined. It is elegantly decorated with plants, flamingos of course and minimalist furniture and packed with a more upscale crowd.
