Get ready to witness FIFA-2014 grandeur at Sao Paulo, Brazil

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In 1998, when Ricky Martin rocked the world with his FIFA World Cup Song ‘The Cup of Life’, everybody was dancing to his tunes. Later in 2010, Shakira also made the world make some belly dance moves on her song ‘This Time for Africa’. So what is next? Well, the fun meter would raise high once again. So get ready and pack your bags as Brazil is waiting for you to come and experience the most exciting event of the year – FIFA World Cup 2014.

FIFA World Cup has always been such enthralling and exciting occasion for football lovers across the globe. This year in 2014, it has been scheduled to happen in the wonderful city of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Despite some recent mishaps at the stadium construction site, Brazil is all set to host the most awaited event confidently. The football fever will begin with the opening match between Brazil and Croatia on 12th June’14 in Sao Paulo. The series will continue till one month with three resting days each after Group Matches, Round of 16, Quarter Finals and Semi-Finals respectively. The final match will be played on 13th July’14 in Rio De Janeiro. The detailed schedule has been provided at the end of this article.

Well, if you think that Sao Paulo is all about sports and football, get yourself a reality check, as the city has much more to offer. Before you have a look at the match schedules, we give you some interesting options that you can try in Sao Paulo. Get a dual benefit of being in this magical city by witnessing the most electrifying event of the year, along with exploring the beauty of this majestic land Sao Paulo.

1.Know the City: No matter if you are there for a week or for the whole FIFA series, Sao Paulo is worth exploring. Grown as the hub of fashion, luxury, hotels and gastronomy, Sao Paulo is booming up economically. It is the largest cosmopolitan city of Brazil that offers diverse culture. Apart from being a plush business destination, the city is known to be the birthplace of Brazilian football. Spare some time to explore this magnificent city. Visit exclusive museums that display diverse culture, understand the history, stroll around the streets, or just spend some time in lush green surroundings, you would realize few days are indeed less to explore this exotic land.
  
2.Rejuvenate at the Beaches: For people who love to relax and spend hours under the sun, Sao Paulo offers an incredible beach experience for them. A visit to the beaches is something not to be missed for sure when in Sao Paulo. Soft white sand, sparkling water, tall palms, serene environment, cool breeze, together everything will make you relieve stress and rejuvenate to the new self. Be it the beautiful Praia do Encanto Beach-popular for its tranquility, or the exciting Caraguatatuba Beaches-popular for beach activities or the Sao Sabastiao Beaches famous for beautiful waterfalls and natural cliffs, every beach here has something different to offer to the visitors. You have to see it to believe it.

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3.Enjoy the Nightlife: An exuberant nightlife is part of the high profile culture of Sao Paulo. Experience the real fun of Brazilian nightlife at some of the hottest night clubs, bars and restaurants. The city sets up to an energetic mood as soon as the evening lamps are lit. Put on your dancing shoes and rush to any of the numerous dancing bars and discotheques that remain jam packed with music lovers till early morning. And of course, do not forget to experience the world class gastronomy at the restaurants of Sao Paulo. The sumptuous mouth-watering food will make you spell bound.
  
4.Shop till you drop: At last, you must shop and take away some lovely souvenirs to cherish the time you spent here. Make your trip unforgettable and indulge in the most lavish shopping experience at Sao Paulo. The exotic city is known to be the hub of up class fashion boutiques. From quintessential Brazilian designs to exclusive European trends, expensive jewelry to luxury gifts, get everything high profile at Rua Augusta or Alameda Lorena. However, if you like to crack some great deals at affordable prices, shops in Centro on Rua 25 de Marco could be the best option. The Japanese neighborhood of Sao Paulo also offers delicious Japanese cuisine to satisfy your taste buds.  So choose from a wide array of shopping destinations and pick up some great stuff to make your shopping memorable at Sao Paulo.

With so much to do and gusto, Sao Paulo is for sure going to make a perfect place to enjoy some quality time this year. If you are looking for some real taste of the game and holidays, book your flight tickets to Sao Paulo.