Billy Comfort

"Far from just about everything, but a much welcome respite from the concrete jungle. Wild monkeys (bugios) and the 3rd largest section of the Atlantic rainforest still remaining."

"Gregorian chants and baroque architecture at this monastery in the middle of bustling SP centre."

"A major snake-venom research facility. Nice for walks and peering into the snake pit next to the ticket stand."

"Excellent empanadas fresh from the oven and creative daily specials esp. Chilean dishes washed down with cool beer."

"Across the Praca de Se from the Cathedral, this museum holds exhibitions of major Brazilian artists. Well-worth a visit when you're in the centre."

"Anhangabau, "evil spirits" in Tupi-Guarani was a river drained to form this verdant valley in the centre of SP. Worth a wander esp. to see the huge Os Gemeos graffiti on the corner of Av. Sao Joao."