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Tourist Resort at Embu das Artes
The touristic city of Embu represents an important corner of the Greater São Paulo area, dedicated to the preservation of natural resources. Those visiting the city have a pleasant time strolling through the area, enjoying the nice climate, and eating at a few of the restaurants providing attractive cuisines from the north of Brazil to the south of Brazil.
In Embu, you will find art and culture in the historical center, spanning more than five centuries. The Jesuit priests who settled in the old village of M'Boy have expressed themselves through art, paintings and sculptures that were used to evangelize the Indians. A sample of this legacy can be found in the Jesuit Sacred Art Museum, built between the 1700's and the 1800's.
The Village M'Boy, or "big snake" in the Tupi-Guarani Indian language appeared between 1555 and 1559. In 1624, the a couple, Fernao Dias and Catarina Camacho, donated land to the Society of Jesus, with the provision that the Jesuits devote themselves to Our Lady of the Rosary and organize a festival to worship the Holy Cross every year. In the second half of the seventeenth century, Jesuit Belchior de Pontes led the construction of the church and residence, which is currently the Sacred Art Museum in the Historic Centre of the city. In 1920, Embu received one of its greatest citizens, the painter Cassius M'Boy. In the following years, more artists came to the city, including Sakai Gama, Ana Solano and Trinity Moses, among many others. Those individuals helped found in 1969, the fair known as Embu das Artes, known nationally and internationally.
Embu das Artes is located 30 minutes from downtown Sao Pualo, the best access to the city is via Rodovia Régis Bittencourt (BR 116), which you can pick up from Marginal Pinheiros in São Paulo or the Raposo Tavares highway also via Francisco Morato Avenue.
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Activities near to Tourist Resort at Embu das Artes
| Guarapiranga Ecological Park (park) - The Secretariat of Environment of the State - SMA opened in April 1999, the Ecological Park Guarapiranga to promote the preservation and protection of fauna and flora in the vicinity of the dam that has the same name, and provide cultural oriented activities, environmental and recreational visitors, especially to local residents. With 250.30 hectares, 7% of 28 km in the vicinity of the Guarapiranga reservoir, forming a protection agains... Address: Parque Guarapiranga São Paulo Distance: 12.53km from the Tourist Resort at Embu das Artes |  |
| Alfa Theater (theater) - Alfa Theater rose as a show house that meets the most stringent international technical standards. Opened in April 1998, the Teatro Alfa is a reality that has come to revolutionize the world of arts, not only in São Paulo, but all over Brazil. The Alfa Theatre welcomes perfection of dancing, opera, orchestras, popular music, theater and music, and have excellent infrastructure for conducting conferences and seminars. The theater was de... Address: Rua Bento Branco de Andrade Filho, 722, São Paulo, Brazil Distance: 13.39km from the Tourist Resort at Embu das Artes | |
| Banespa Sandander Museum (museum) - Better known as Banespa building, the Altino Arantes is famous for its 360-degree lookout at the top of the building, offering visitors a panoramic view of the city.
During 20 years was the tallest building in Sao Paulo, and in 1948 considered the largest concrete structure in the world. It has 35 floors, 161 meters, 900 degrees. And calm down! We lift up!
In addition to the observatory, the building has a lobby that houses exhibi... Address: Rua Joao Bricola 24 - 2 e 3 andares, Bairro Centro, Sao Paulo, Brazil Distance: 13.94km from the Tourist Resort at Embu das Artes |
Restaurants near to Tourist Resort at Embu das Artes
| America - Turiaçú is a Hamburgers restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Tourist Resort at Embu das Artes and can be found at Rua Turiaçú, 2100 Its attraction for lunch a salad buffet that entitles you to a barbecue. The other attraction of the house are the burgers, as it takes great america two 100g beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickle on a sesame seed bun. America - is in Sao Paulo Turiaçu. |
| Andiamo - Shopping Bourbon is a Italian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Tourist Resort at Embu das Artes and can be found at Rua Turiaçú, 2.100 Andiamo Restaurant has a menu with dishes of Italian cuisine. The Italian carpaccio served with shavings of Parmesan, arugula, sun dried tomatoes, mozzarella and mustard sauce is a great site. Another highlight is the lasagna bianca di melanzane, served every Tuesday. The wine list is diverse, with labels from Chile, Brazil, Argentina, It |
| Giacomo - Shopping Bourbon is a Italian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Tourist Resort at Embu das Artes and can be found at Rua Turiaçú, 2.100 Pasta, grilled meats and risotto are the highlights of Giacomo Cucina Italiana. The hallmark of the restaurant is the service fast fast food without losing quality. One of the delights of home, is the spaghetti ai frutti di mare - made with fresh tomatoes, white wine, shrimp, scallops, squid, clam and a pinch of pepper flakes. The wine li |
| A Tal da Pizza - Meandro is a Italian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Tourist Resort at Embu das Artes and can be found at Rua Meandro, 430 prepared with simple ingredients and aromatics, pizza santiago takes garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese and oregano. The Omega features a sliced tomato with slivers of tuna paste, black olives and capers. The wine list is good. That's A Pizza - Meander is located in Sao Paulo. |
Hotels near to Tourist Resort at Embu das Artes
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 Transamerica Hotel With its central location, Transamerica Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Sao Paulo. The hotel has 400 rooms which are all nicely decorated to provide a memorable stay. Each guestroom features amenities such as non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, daily newspaper, desk, hair dryer, television, bathtub. Guests staying at this Sao Paulo accom... |