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Embu das Artes

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Embu das Artes is in Sao Paulo, a Brazilian state.

"Embu," as it is often referred to, is also knowns as Land of the Arts or, simply, Embu of the Arts. The name appeared in years 60´s, when a strong movement characterized for the primitive art and the influence of the hippie culture in the city. Painters, artist, and artesoes have elected the city as the landmark of the Brazilian culture.

  • The CAT - Center of Attendance to the Tourist

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Embu das Artes is a 20-min drive from downtown São Paulo, approximately 15 miles. Rodovia Regis Bittencourt ( BR-116) leaves São Paulo in the direction of Curitiba, as you pass Taboao da Serra then Itapecerica da Serra.

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  • Open Arts Fair Occupying all the central area of the city, the fair invites the visitor to take a walk enters the typical historical of Brazil colonial period. The 940 expositors are divide in the sections of plastic arts, ornamental artes, plants and typical foods. Largo 21 de Abril, Largo dos Jesuítas an the central streets of city. Open Saturdays, sundays and holidays from 8h to 18h.

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