Cities of Sao Paulo: the main municipalities

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The municipalities that make up the State of Sao Paulo total more than 600, each with an important role in the economy, job creation and social life of Brazilians. Many are the Paulistas who were born in one of these neighboring cities of the State, each with a different history and personality. Therefore, we bring here the most influential cities in Sao Paulo for you to know and add to your travel map. Together, they constitute the most populous portion of Brazil.

Far beyond the capital, these other municipalities are very important for the country's economic strength, together with the Paulistas who reside there. See the characteristics of the main ones, from the most urban to the most rural. See below the cities from north to south:

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The Greater ABC region

The main industrial center of Sao Paulo, the Greater ABC region is made up of seven municipalities, including: Santo André, Sao Caetano do Sul, Sao Bernardo do Campo, Mauá, Diadema, Ribeirao Pires and Rio Grande da Serra. All these cities are part of the southeastern region and are home to more than 2 million inhabitants, that is, practically 6% of the population of the State of Sao Paulo.

Living in Greater ABC is a decision made by many. This is because the costs of living are lower than in the capital. In addition, in cities like Sao Caetano do Sul, the level of safety is higher and the quality of life is much better compared to other regions. To give you an idea, Sao Caetano do Sul has one of the best HDIs (Human Development Index) in Brazil and the world, according to the UN.

Other benefits of residing in Greater ABC are the variety of services and amenities available. It is not necessary to go to Sao Paulo to find what you need and, even in terms of work, the region develops more each year. For residents who work in the center of the capital, or even those who are tourists, mobility is another positive point, as subway, train and bus lines have been implemented by the state government.

The people of ABC also have many activities, leisure and cultural centers. Sesc in the municipality of Santo André, for example, is one of the options, in addition to the Lauro Gomes Theater, in Sao Bernardo do Campo. For shopping, these metropolitan regions do not disappoint and you can find large shopping malls, including Shopping ABC and Grand Plaza Shopping. Anyway, each city is complete in its own way and at the same time they manage to be close to the capital.

The countryside of Sao Paulo

Far from the hustle and bustle of the city and in the tranquility of the countryside, other municipalities can please those who have chosen the countryside to live. And the best: even far from the capital, they manage to supply the population with plenty of cultural life, parks and good services, as is the case of Sao José dos Campos, where a unit of our B&B Hotels is located. In addition to having important industries installed in the municipality, Sao José dos Campos has an extensive green area and is concerned with well-being and the environment. The municipality of Santo Antônio do Pinhal is also very close and is part of the Vale do Paraíba region.

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Other municipalities that deserve to be highlighted are Ribeirao Preto and Sao José do Rio Preto. These cities, 2 hours away from each other, also concentrate excellent leisure activities, and Sao José do Rio Preto even has lakes suitable for swimming, refreshing visitors with its natural spring water. The best part is the view of the mountains, which can be seen in the countryside towns. It is worth hiking and taking the map to explore these treasures!

Guarulhos: another important city in Sao Paulo

A municipality of great economic importance is Guarulhos, where the airport is located, which provides hundreds of domestic and international flights daily. In addition to being one of the largest connecting points between Brazil and the world, the city has a history dating back to the 16th century, when it was founded by Jesuit priests, although it already had a population of Indians installed there.

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