Sao Paulo

Places in this region

World's Tallest Lego Tower

Many cities have held the title, but Brazil snatched the crown from Chile in 2011

Thousands of people, mostly children, gathered in the large Brazilian metropolis of Sao Paulo in April 2011 to build what would be named the world's tallest Lego tower. Surprisingly, it took quite... »

Unusual Monuments, Strange Statues | Edited by Nicholas Jackson and atimian

Snake Island - Ilha de Queimada Grande

Off-limits and full of venomous pit vipers, its nickname is frighteningly apt

Off the shore of Brazil, almost 93 miles away from São Paulo downtown, same distance between Manhattan NY, Atlantic City Airport, is Ilha de Queimada Grande. The island is untouched by human... »

Anomalous Islands, Fascinating Fauna | Edited by Ushanka, Annetta and 4 others

Butantã Snake Institute

A snake farm famous for its venemous varieties

The Instituto Butantã is located in a large outdoor park near the campus of the University of Sao Paulo, attracting more than 300,000 people annually, is one of the main sights of the city of São... »

Fascinating Fauna, Unique Collections | Edited by Josh, Dylan and 3 others