Coming from abroad you will probably get into SP from GRU Airport. You must know in advance this…read moreairport is about 25/30 Km from downtown São Paulo, and for the ride you will mostly find a lot of traffic. A cab into the city or to the local airport has a fixed price and will range from R$130-R$150 if you order at the cashier for Guarucoop. An UberX can range from R$60-R$80 depending on traffic, but if you are traveling solo and want a cheaper and comfy option, this shuttle might be the best. For only R$43/person you could get a bus to either República (metro station), Paulista Av, Itaim, Brooklin or Congonhas Airport. Each of this routes have their own time and schedule. Bus is comfortable, has A/C and a space to carry your luggage. Some of them have a functional WiFi and TV.

Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo is huge. They have expanded it since my last visit…read moreand now have Terminal 3 for International flights. Terminal 3 is modern, has lots of places to buy food, drinks, and gifts both before and after you go through security. Both my arrival and departure went smoothly. Upon arrival you first go through immigration, then pick up your checked bags and then go through customs. I was surprised that all was rather easy. Of course, you need a visa before coming to Brazil from the USA. I usually go use the services of Travel Document Systems in Washington DC to obtain my visa because they check your application, help you revise anything that may need correction, then walk it through the embassy for you. TDS has always done an exceptional job and this time was no different. I had my visa in record time via email. When I departed São Paulo, I arrived to the airport very early (to avoid problems with the SP traffic. There are a multitude of ticket counter for many Airlines from around the world. I was flying with United, and their app included clear instructions as to how to find their counters. I was so early, my airline did not have their counter open yet, so I spent the time walking around, and enjoying a restaurant and a coffee shop. They have a Starbucks, but I recommend the Brazilian coffee shops more. Because I have heard stories of people's checked bags being opened and filled with drugs at the airport, I recommend using the services that wrap your bag with plastic prior to checking your luggage. It cost 199 reals, (about $37 USD), but to me it is worth it. I also open my bag at the airport and use my camera to document the contents prior to wrapping. The service includes a tracking service for which you register. Perhaps I'm overly cautious, but, especially when traveling alone, feel it is worth the investment. After checking my bag, I headed through security and immigration. The lines were long, so I do recommend you arrive at least 3 hours before your flight. The agents spoke English, but seemed pleased when I answered them in Portuguese. When entering Brazil, always keep your passport handy, as you'll need it to check into a hotel, and in case of needing to prove your identity. I was wearing my boots, and did not have to take them off to go through security. I did have to take out my laptop, tablet, phone, and quart sized bag of liquids (toothpaste, sanitizing gel, etc.). The Terminal is large, so it may take a few minutes of walking to reach your gate. There are many shops, Duty Free, and eateries available, as well as plenty of clean restrooms. Some of the restaurants are American known chains like TGI Fridays. If you buy a bottle of water inside the Terminal, you are now allowed to take it with you onto your flight (a change from several years ago). I had a pleasant experience this trip at Terminal 3 at Guarulhos Airport.

Our flight had a layover here in San Paolo , this is a very big airport, we had enough time to find…read morea bar & relax for a bit before our connecting flight to Rio. We had some Brazilian beer & cheese bread, bread was so tasty & the beers really hit the spot after the long travel. There were plenty of options for food & shopping, my only complain would be having the Latam lounge closer it was like all the way on the opposite side & since our time was limited we just couldn't waste the time looking for it. Overall decent airport with plenty of options.

The easiest/cheapest way to get to SP from the airport (and vice versa), the bus service has…read moreseveral lines but the only one that I have used so far is the one that begins and ends at Maksoud Plaza. For around 45 reals (they advertise 42, but I was once charged 50, once 45 and a couple times it was actually 42) you get a very clean, comfortable bus, with free wifi (that actually works!!) and transportation to the area of the city that you need to be in. For some reason, GRU does not have a metro stop and so this is my preferred method of escaping the airport. (Just be aware that if you are on an international arrival, you will need to go to one of the other terminals to buy your ticket as they seem to only arrive at and leave from the domestic terminals for some reason.)

I really love Guarucoop airport taxi. Arriving at São Paulo's GRU airport, just head past the…read morebaggage claim and outside to the branded kiosk. You pay a flat rate to get to the city (it's R$140 for me to get to Pinheiros), offer the attendant your exact address and then have the ability to pay the full amount on your credit card. If you're lucky, there won't be a line and you can just hop in a taxi, but if it's a Monday around 8/9am, you may have to join the line. The worst I've had was 45 minutes (and that's after landing from an international red eye flight). The pros: you can pay with your card in advance, no language barrier issues, no worrying about whether the driver will take the long route to run the fare, nice and clean cars.

Há anos que não pego taxi no aeroporto de GRU. On invés de alugar carro, peguei um táxi da…read moreGuarucoop para ir à São Paulo. Parabéns pelo serviço excelente, carro limpo e motorista simpático.

My experience is good with United Airlines, there packege is also great, thanks for this great…read moreopportunity

No issues arriving or departing. Check in and gate agents are all very friendly especially the Sao…read morePaulo GS team. If you are in first you can use the Banco Safra lounge which has a pretty good buffet and full bar along with showers and a spacious lounge located over the duty free shops.

Great location- taxis right out front, bus stop very close. Lots of restaurants in area and a good…read moresupermarket as well. Staff- very friendly and helpful. Always courteous and accommodating. Breakfast- great fresh selection. Varied as well, not the same thing everyday. Clean rooms, good views and hot showers (not always available in Brasil). Little things like free bottle of water and a chocolate in room daily makes this hotel great. Wifi worked great. Wifi was the hardest thing to find in this country, and it worked great here. I would definitely stay here again

I stay in a lot of hotels around the world, and although this one doesn't have all the frills of a…read morebig fancy hotel, I'm giving it 4 stars for the friendliness of Thompson Monteiro who assisted me greatly during check in and check out. He had outstanding customer service and made sure I was well cared for. The location is also very good for walking around and exploring, although I do urge visitors to be mindful of their cell phones when out on the public streets and sidewalks. It was a great experience and I'd stay again.

I really loved staying at this hotel. There is a very safe, locked garage in which to keep your…read morecar. It is close to the bus station and to incredible local restaurants. In short, very convenient! This was also one of the cleanest hotels I have stayed in. The room, halls and reception areas were spotless. There was even a desk at which I could work! In addition, the staff here was super super nice and very professional. If you're coming to São Bernardo- stay here!