Sao Paulo Dos and Don'ts

Try Fogo de Chao for Brazilian churrasco (bbq) while in Sao Paulo. Although the chain has locations in the US, they are not up to the standard of the local original.

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a few taxi drivers tend to take the long way around so watch where your going. Locals are very friendly and try to accommodate you the best they can. this is a very busy city, the people are nice for the most part but when night falls stay in your hotel or in lighted areas more so if you dont know where your going or dont speak portuguese stay put at night..

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Horrible to look at, poluted city...but one my favourites.
Amazing restaurants to choose, great nightlife and a cultural must in Brazil.
Stay in Jardins area. You can find the nicest 4 and 5 star hotels as well as "flat-services" where you will have a more homelike feeling with the services of a big hotel.
Avoid getting money from the wall after 9pm since most banks won´t allow you to get large amounts after 10 due to safety reasons.
Even though it may sound strange it isn´t a dangerous city. Unless you take the tube for 30 min, a bus for 30 min more and walk 15 minutes in a dark far neighbourhood. I guess that this isn´t in anybody´s plans when visiting any city. I feel safer in Sao Paulo than in downtown madrid sometimes. And they say that we are Europe...
Gay nightlife is one of the best in the world. Check the sites available for what and when to do. Options are for EVERY taste.
Remember that the city isn´t a place to experience during daylight. It´s more for those nocturnal people who like to enjoy what darkness has to offer.
People are mostly kind and polite and will be willing to help you if you don´t push it too far.