Subprefecture of the city of São Paulo, Brazil
Subprefecture of Butantã
The Subprefecture of Butantã is one of 32 subprefectures of the city of São Paulo, Brazil.
It comprises five districts: Butantã, Morumbi, Vila Sônia, Raposo Tavares, and Rio Pequeno. It hosts the main campus of University of São Paulo and the headquarters of São Paulo Futebol Clube, one of the largest teams of the city. The headquarters of Rede Bandeirantes, one of the largest media groups of Brazil, are also in this subprefecture.
How locals move
Getting around Subprefecture of Butantã the local way
- Get inTransport by air by helicopter throughout São Pauo.
- Go nextMany of São Paulo's immediate neighbors are connected by the EMTU bus service and the commuter rail, making for a range of good day trip options.
- Go nextHotels sometimes provide leisure activities such as scuba diving, mountain biking and trekking.
- Go nextIlhabela (3½ hr) - Accessible only from São Sebastião by ferry, it is an archipelago with various savage beaches and ecotourism options.
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