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Brazil’s mind-boggling metropolis is the most Instagrammed city in the southern hemisphere – and for good reason. We’ve assembled the most striking snaps
Elle Hunt
Wed 29 Nov 2017 20.26 GMT
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São Paulo is one of the largest cities in the world; much of its population of 12m sees only a small part of it. Miguel Garcia uses Instagram to show them more.São Paulo is one of the largest cities in the world; much of its population of 12m sees only a small part of it. Miguel Garcia uses Instagram to show them more.
He founded @saopaulocity four years ago in an effort to foster Paulistas’ city pride. “My motivations were to make people take care of the city and not just complain about its difficulties,” he says.He founded @saopaulocity four years ago in an effort to foster Paulistas’ city pride. “My motivations were to make people take care of the city and not just complain about its difficulties,” he says.
“Every big city has problems, but the population could fix many of those problems themselves by starting positive initiatives themselves and not just blaming the politicians.”“Every big city has problems, but the population could fix many of those problems themselves by starting positive initiatives themselves and not just blaming the politicians.”
Garcia began by posting shots of his own favourite spots within the megacity, “not only the touristic places, the small places as well – those places that are in the daily paths of some people but are never noticed or explored”.Garcia began by posting shots of his own favourite spots within the megacity, “not only the touristic places, the small places as well – those places that are in the daily paths of some people but are never noticed or explored”.
Eventually other Instagram users started sharing their own shots of São Paulo with him. Last year it was one of the most Instagrammed cities in the world, placing fourth behind only New York, London and Moscow.Eventually other Instagram users started sharing their own shots of São Paulo with him. Last year it was one of the most Instagrammed cities in the world, placing fourth behind only New York, London and Moscow.
Garcia’s account now has nearly 150,000 followers. He says he loves São Paulo for its diversity of nightlife, restaurants and cityscapes. “It does not matter if you are dining at an expensive restaurant or eating a hot dog on the street; whether you are in a nightclub in the trendy neighbourhoods, or at a funk party in the favela.Garcia’s account now has nearly 150,000 followers. He says he loves São Paulo for its diversity of nightlife, restaurants and cityscapes. “It does not matter if you are dining at an expensive restaurant or eating a hot dog on the street; whether you are in a nightclub in the trendy neighbourhoods, or at a funk party in the favela.
“Of course the economy could be fairer, and my hope is that it will be in the near future. But what makes me excited is that people always find a way to be happy, and to have fun in their way.”“Of course the economy could be fairer, and my hope is that it will be in the near future. But what makes me excited is that people always find a way to be happy, and to have fun in their way.”
Clube Pinheiros by @highparadisee 🚩#saopaulocity #EuVivoSP #djiglobalClube Pinheiros by @highparadisee 🚩#saopaulocity #EuVivoSP #djiglobal
A post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Oct 6, 2017 at 5:19pm PDTA post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Oct 6, 2017 at 5:19pm PDT
Ponte Estaiada by @matheusbribeiro 🚩 #saopaulocity #EuVivoSPPonte Estaiada by @matheusbribeiro 🚩 #saopaulocity #EuVivoSP
A post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Jun 19, 2017 at 6:05pm PDTA post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Jun 19, 2017 at 6:05pm PDT
Avenida Paulista by @ricardo_goncalves10 🚩 #saopaulocity #EuVivoSPAvenida Paulista by @ricardo_goncalves10 🚩 #saopaulocity #EuVivoSP
A post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Nov 25, 2017 at 5:48am PSTA post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Nov 25, 2017 at 5:48am PST
Parelheiros / Zona Sul de São Paulo by @luana.carvalholhp 🚩 #saopaulocity #EuVivoSP #parelheirosParelheiros / Zona Sul de São Paulo by @luana.carvalholhp 🚩 #saopaulocity #EuVivoSP #parelheiros
A post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Nov 7, 2017 at 4:03pm PSTA post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Nov 7, 2017 at 4:03pm PST
Copan e nossa linda SP by @ciroamado 🚩#saopaulocity #EuVivoSPCopan e nossa linda SP by @ciroamado 🚩#saopaulocity #EuVivoSP
A post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Aug 6, 2017 at 6:20pm PDTA post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Aug 6, 2017 at 6:20pm PDT
O show da natureza by @magali_maschi 🚩 #saopaulocity #EuVivoSPO show da natureza by @magali_maschi 🚩 #saopaulocity #EuVivoSP
A post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Nov 27, 2017 at 3:03pm PSTA post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Nov 27, 2017 at 3:03pm PST
Santa Cecília by @flaming.foto 🚩 #saopaulocity #EuVivoSPSanta Cecília by @flaming.foto 🚩 #saopaulocity #EuVivoSP
A post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Nov 28, 2017 at 5:57am PSTA post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Nov 28, 2017 at 5:57am PST
Paraisópolis by @danieleduardo_ 🚩#saopaulocity #EuVivoSPParaisópolis by @danieleduardo_ 🚩#saopaulocity #EuVivoSP
A post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Aug 14, 2017 at 5:39pm PDTA post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Aug 14, 2017 at 5:39pm PDT
Museu Paulista da USP ou Museu do Ipiranga by @msonohara 🚩#saopaulocity #EuVivoSPMuseu Paulista da USP ou Museu do Ipiranga by @msonohara 🚩#saopaulocity #EuVivoSP
A post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Sep 17, 2017 at 5:28pm PDTA post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Sep 17, 2017 at 5:28pm PDT
Avenida Paulista by @danielsigaki 🚩#saopaulocity #EuVivoSP #avenidapaulistaAvenida Paulista by @danielsigaki 🚩#saopaulocity #EuVivoSP #avenidapaulista
A post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Sep 10, 2017 at 6:02pm PDTA post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Sep 10, 2017 at 6:02pm PDT
Campo Palmeirinha em Paraisópolis by @futebolcoruja 🚩#saopaulocity #EuVivoSP #InstasDeSP #paraisopolisCampo Palmeirinha em Paraisópolis by @futebolcoruja 🚩#saopaulocity #EuVivoSP #InstasDeSP #paraisopolis
A post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Mar 12, 2017 at 5:56am PDTA post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Mar 12, 2017 at 5:56am PDT
Ponte Estaiada by @famorim2000 🚩#saopaulocity #EuVivoSPPonte Estaiada by @famorim2000 🚩#saopaulocity #EuVivoSP
A post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Oct 14, 2017 at 7:42am PDTA post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Oct 14, 2017 at 7:42am PDT
Theatro Municipal de São Paulo by @msonohara 🚩 #saopaulocity #EuVivoSPTheatro Municipal de São Paulo by @msonohara 🚩 #saopaulocity #EuVivoSP
A post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Nov 10, 2017 at 6:35am PSTA post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Nov 10, 2017 at 6:35am PST
Vista do edifício Italia by @rafaelpacheco 🚩 #saopaulocity Conheça também nosso site www.spcity.com.brVista do edifício Italia by @rafaelpacheco 🚩 #saopaulocity Conheça também nosso site www.spcity.com.br
A post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Sep 8, 2016 at 7:03pm PDTA post shared by São Paulo City • Miguel Garcia (@saopaulocity) on Sep 8, 2016 at 7:03pm PDT
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