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Originally Posted by Crawford
You're right. Domestically, there's no contest. But the random person in the U.S. or Germany or China knows Rio better than SP, just via consuming global culture.
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Yes. If maybe Brazil was a global powerhouse there, that might matter a bit. But Brazil nor Rio aren't.
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Originally Posted by Crawford
I'd also add that while SP is almost certainly a better city for living/working, I found Rio much more interesting for a visit. I can't really think of anything in SP that would provide global visitor appeal.
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Definitely. Life in São Paulo is way way better and simpler than in Rio, specially for a foreigner, not used to local idiosyncrasies. Rio sometimes is too much for a Brazilian, let alone for an expat. And of course, safety, way better private/public services and even the weather.
And for tourism, obviously Rio: few cities in the world can compete with that. From churches that rival the ones in most important European cities to the breathtaking landscape. You can spend a month there and you'll have touristic things to do.
São Paulo, on the other hand, might be one of the best cities for urban enthusiasts, and due its low international profile, it's always a pleasant surprise. The city is endless and have this raw urban energy that's very hard to match. Of course, this kind of tourist is like what? 1% or less?