An alternative to Rio de Janeiro, the energetic metropolis of S\u00e3o Paulo, with its art house cinemas and experimental theatres, is home to 20 million locals known as \u2018paulistanos\u2019. This concrete jungle offers an exploding nightlife scene with a matrix of underground clubs where you can dance until dawn. Travellers can soak up live samba with a traditional samba and pagode experience, while foodies can delight in the gourmet dining that makes this city a gastronomic haven, home to an impressive nine of the 14 Michelin-starred restaurants in Brazil. Must-tries include the \u2018coxinha,\u2019 a golden shredded chicken croquette, and the \u2018feijoada,\u2019 a rich black bean stew \u2013 delicacies also found on the menu of the street food stalls. For the 26 per cent of UK travellers who like to shop for things that aren\u2019t available at home, a trip to Rua Oscar Freire is a must for its boutique shops and cool designs. For downtime, you can escape the city with a short drive to the beaches on the northern coast of the state of S\u00e3o Paulo, which rivals the famous beaches of Rio. Where to stay: For a stylish hotel in a lively neighbourhood, L'Hotel Portobay Sao Paulo is just a short walk to one of S\u00e3o Paulo's most vibrant avenues Avenida Paulista and the Modern Art Museum. A sustainable hotel, it features relaxation options such as an indoor swimming pool and a spa, and its restaurant serves mouthwatering Italian and Mediterranean specialties. You can also enjoy a caipirinha, Brazil\u2019s national cocktail made from cacha\u00e7a, sugar and lime at the piano bar.BOOK A STAYBOOK BA FLIGHTS
The uniqueness of Santa Fe is seen its name, ‘The City Different,’ with its unparalleled multicultural heritage and Native American tribes. From rich artistic traditions to adobe-style structures, indigenous people have left an impressive mark on the city and travellers can explore their culture and creations at the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts – or visit one of the 19 pueblo communities where guests are welcomed on certain days.
Santa Fe is the nation’s highest state capital and sits at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo range, making it a fantastic base for hiking, mountain biking and skiing. For an adrenaline rush from a great height, you can venture into the mountains for rock climbing, paragliding or white water rafting – ideal for the 58 per cent of British travellers who are open to ‘out of comfort zone’ experiences while travelling in 2023.
In the city, visitors can awaken every sense with its many Mexican food trucks, buzzing nightclubs and colourful open-air markets. For the 44 per cent of UK travellers who want to immerse themselves in a local community on holiday in 2023, a allows you to meet and learn from a Sante Fe resident and explore the city’s incredible historic architecture and cityscapes.is a bed and breakfast with a bohemian vibe, just a short drive from the city centre and flanked by hiking trails. A cute courtyard with a BBQ offers a place to socialise and is ideal for the 27 per cent of UK travellers who will be travelling with friends in 2023.
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