Sao Paulo might be rather intimidating at first with all that traffic, smog, and the gaping divide between rich and poor. However, in the same breath, it is a city with fertile cultural life, hundreds of distinct ethnic groups, first-rate cultural centers, world-class restaurants, and a dizzying 20 million people that would rather live nowhere else. If you are looking for a destination that is stimulating in every way, you should mark your route with the Essential Free Tour of Sao Paulo. Let a local guide you through the richest and most multifaceted metropolis in the country. You will discover the downtown of an avant-garde city that preserves its traditions in art, architecture, and gastronomy.