Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport is one of the three major commercial airports in in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Despite being a major cargo airport it also services thousands of passenger visiting Sao Paulo every year on business and leisure visits. This airport has all the modern facilities that any world traveler would desire and has a strong inclination towards utilizing the best of technological advancements to provide a pleasurable stay to all in transit passengers. There are multiple kiosks to secure a car hire and enjoy your time in Sao Paulo.
The passenger terminal at the airport has fascinating architecture and has many aspects of modern architectural school of thought embedded in it.
Visit the historic city
Sao Paulo downtown is the first place you should ask your car hire facility to take you. This area captures the very essence of the cultural and rich architectural heritage of Sao Paulo and a few hours spent here would give you an amazing opportunity to explore the top spots in Sao Paulo. Details pertaining to top places to see in Downtown Sao Paulo can be obtained at the tourism counter at Congonhas airport. Other interesting places to visit in Sao Paulo are -
- Municipal Theatre – Sao Paulo has significant cultural influence in both the national and international arena and no other place captures this fact better than the Municipal Theatre. Multiple plays and acts are performed at this theatre throughout the year and you should consider a cab hire to navigate the busy streets around this theatre.
- Banespa Building – This is the best spot the witness the grandeur of Sao Paulo as it features a well located observation deck. It is loosely based on the Empire State building from NY, USA. You can see the tower on this building as far as the runway at Sao Paulo Congonhas airport.
- Edificio Copan – This area is comprised of many building structures that are stalwarts in innovative architecture. Many business and residential buildings here are spiral in their structure and give the illusion that they are constantly moving. This is a large area and a guide along with a car hire will help you experience the magic of this place.
- Praca da Salle – This is a large square at city center and is located near the Sao Paulo cathedral. This is the center of the city and is roughly 10 km from the Congonhas airport. There are many interesting shopping stores on this square along with a food plaza.
