SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL (Biggest City in Southern Hemisphere)

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  • Опубликовано: 30 янв 2021
  • Flying from Europe to Brazil and exploring this mega city and meeting people from different class levels. My Instagram: / indigo.traveller
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    Thanks for watching!

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  • @IndigoTraveller
    @IndigoTraveller  3 года назад +583

    *I hope you are ready for this Brazil series,* this country is a melting pot of magic, so much beauty and diversity. Throughout this series, I hope to show many different sides of this mega country and I hope you will come along with me. Want to see the photos from this trip and stay up to date? My instagram: instagram.com/indigo.traveller/
    Thank you for watching and let's go deep into this gigantic country! 🇧🇷 Let me know your thoughts in the comments section. Nick

    • @armchairemperor4777
      @armchairemperor4777 3 года назад +9

      Good morning nick, love your videos mate, you make us kiwis proud with the awesome work you do :) Stay safe and I hope to have a beer with you one day back home.

    • @djlondon7956
      @djlondon7956 3 года назад +5

      It's gonna be GREAT 👍🏻🌞🌞🌞

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  3 года назад +11

      Thank you guys!

    • @justanothercookingshow940
      @justanothercookingshow940 3 года назад

      There's something funky with the camera, keeps flicking... I hope you manage to handle that for the next episodes :/

    • @caitgems1
      @caitgems1 3 года назад +1

      Some beautiful tarantulas in Brazil.

  • @MAnnnooo1
    @MAnnnooo1 3 года назад +1557

    That homeless guy speaks better english than most people I know.

    • @vidanacl6489
      @vidanacl6489 3 года назад +215

      And he was really drunk. He probably speaks better when he is sober.

    • @0lopes
      @0lopes 3 года назад +88

      pensei exatamente o mesmo. Poderia perfeitamente trabalhar em um hotel ou algo assim.

    • @Riyoshi000
      @Riyoshi000 3 года назад +80

      @@0lopes disse que tá morando ali a mais ou menos um ano, vai ver trabalhava e com a pandemia foi mandado embora... aluguel é isso, acabou o dinheiro, rua.

    • @fredericofernandes
      @fredericofernandes 3 года назад +59

      They did ask him how he learned English but he never answered, assuming that got edited out. Really curious to see what his answer was.

    • @criptovida
      @criptovida 3 года назад +15

      @@0lopes Ou ainda ser pastor :) e o cara é bem carismático.

  • @Jack209
    @Jack209 3 года назад +997

    That homeless guy was so nice despite being intoxicated. I wish him a better life.

    • @LAZARO373
      @LAZARO373 2 года назад +8

      sadly there's a lot of people like him here at SP

    • @lfsg689
      @lfsg689 2 года назад +4

      @@LAZARO373 I've seen more in San Francisco.

    • @gr.ce_
      @gr.ce_ Год назад

      @@lfsg689 stfu it isnt a competition

    • @brunogozzi8539
      @brunogozzi8539 Год назад +3

      @@lfsg689 40.000 people is THE ESTIMATE amount of homeless people living in São Paulo.

    • @lfsg689
      @lfsg689 Год назад +6

      @@brunogozzi8539 30.000 is the estimate amount of homeless people in San Francisco, THAT'S 14 TIMES SMALLER THAN SÃO PAULO.

  • @leopoldvanstotch437
    @leopoldvanstotch437 3 года назад +825

    That homeless guy broke my heart. Seemed a real talented guy wasted on the streets. He spoke good English and seemed like a real genuine guy. Hope the Jesus he said he loves can do miracles for him!

    • @andresamartins26
      @andresamartins26 3 года назад +60

      You probably didn't notice but he is suffering from some kind of mental health issue. It is very clear when he speaks Portuguese. People with that profile (logistics degree, speaks other languages) are VERY valued in the market job and hard to find. He didn't want to talk about it, but it seems like something really bad happened and it broke him.

    • @leopoldvanstotch437
      @leopoldvanstotch437 3 года назад +25

      @@andresamartins26 Yes i thought so too. It seems like somethings bad happened so he turned to alcohol. :(

    • @MinotaurvsCyclops
      @MinotaurvsCyclops 3 года назад +9

      @@andresamartins26 Yeah, it is upsetting, but that's what I assumed. Sad, sad, sad.

    • @bjvu9460
      @bjvu9460 3 года назад +5

      come on jesus put him there and everyone else for a reason

    • @napa5235
      @napa5235 3 года назад +25

      He said he has been homeless for a year.
      Maybe he got fired due to the lockdowns (the pandemic) and couldn't pay rent.

  • @kaysha
    @kaysha 3 года назад +207

    I miss SP. been 7 years since I last was there. After the pandemic I'll spend a nice week in Jardim

  • @CELYN_YT
    @CELYN_YT 3 года назад +322

    "My future is now." Idk but it's kinda deep.

    • @imafonkydonkeyding-dongboy9983
      @imafonkydonkeyding-dongboy9983 3 года назад +14

      it's kind of no future, but exactly the present

    • @pablocamara3514
      @pablocamara3514 3 года назад +14

      Future is an illusion, now is all there is

    • @juriaanoussoren
      @juriaanoussoren 3 года назад +4

      Brazilians are know for being short termed....its very anoying

    • @captainjosue
      @captainjosue 3 года назад +1

      There is no moment like right now.

    • @kelly__9056
      @kelly__9056 3 года назад

      @@juriaanoussoren we are short termed in what

  • @antonios111
    @antonios111 3 года назад +377

    Brazil is by far one of the most fascinating countries in the world, the diversity is an aspect that cannot be explained in a lifetime.
    I must say the beauty of Brazil, truly lies outside of the cities.
    Away from the crime, extreme poverty and pollution.
    Super excited to see how this series develops.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  3 года назад +19

      So much to see and hope to share so much with you, thanks for watching!

    • @civilmaterial
      @civilmaterial 3 года назад

      wow.

    • @umdesconhecido079
      @umdesconhecido079 3 года назад +4

      Mas o Brasil vive na Pobreza e é um dos países mais perigosos do mundo.

    • @PM-B1999
      @PM-B1999 3 года назад +12

      @@umdesconhecido079 kkkkkkkk tá muito desinformado

    • @umdesconhecido079
      @umdesconhecido079 3 года назад +2

      @@PM-B1999 Só se for você.
      Basta ver o rank da violência doméstica, racismo, etc.
      Dai conversamos, okay ?!

  • @zzirGrizz00l
    @zzirGrizz00l 3 года назад +48

    I can understand how it may feel intimidating as a foreigner that is presumed to have money around a bunch of homeless people in a country that is considered violent, however that homeless man really touched my heart. It is clear that he is a lovely guy that is just having a difficult time and it was so obvious that you made his day just by showing an interest in his life. I wish him a better life and want to thank you for making this video, and giving me something entertaining and informative to watch during lockdown. Support from England, UK 🇬🇧

    • @great10toes40
      @great10toes40 Год назад

      You cannot complain about being intimidated if you deliberately go to their city and area
      But of a stupid post don't you think

  • @igorgontcharov6220
    @igorgontcharov6220 2 года назад +281

    I was in Brazil at the exact same time as him. My wife is Brazilian and we visit her family. I was shocked at the Sao Paolo episode. He basically showed noting of that city. Its a massive city and there are so many cool neighborhoods and so many things to see but he never covered it. I know there is only so much time for the video but Sao Paolo was NOT done justice. He said he felt tense in the downtown area in front of the church and I literally laughed when he said that. I was there, its NOT tense. Its downtown, right next to popular shopping districts, full of people. During my trip I also visited Bahia, Rio and Salvador and in ALL instances I realized that everything I was told about Brazil in the media has been overblown. Its much more developed and MUCH MUCH safer than I expected (especially Sao Paolo). A lot of his sentiments reinforce those negative views about danger and crime.

    • @sammyp9514
      @sammyp9514 2 года назад +40

      same. I was impressed by the train system and the museums. I think it's pretty rude to photograph or record someone asking for money on the street as well.

    • @lfsg689
      @lfsg689 2 года назад +19

      I definetely don't trust him. I bet there's politics behind him. I wouldn't be surprised if I found that he works for the CIA or something like that. He only goes to countries of "interest" and he doesn't seem to be just learning and enjoying like other travellers.

    • @henrik8435
      @henrik8435 2 года назад +12

      @@lfsg689 bruh

    • @lfsg689
      @lfsg689 2 года назад +1

      @@henrik8435 Innocent

    • @elvirasantos1800
      @elvirasantos1800 Год назад +22

      @@lfsg689 Não, ele mostra o pior para fingir compaixão e se sentir superior

  • @DrGolgi
    @DrGolgi 3 года назад +196

    I’ve traveled all over Brazil for two months! São Paulo will always have a special place in my heart, enjoy and stay safe!

  • @alane.geiman8869
    @alane.geiman8869 3 года назад +351

    Diego's face while you talk to the homeless dood says it all: "let's gtfo here"

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  3 года назад +48

      hahaha totally

    • @Layniacsofficial
      @Layniacsofficial 3 года назад +4

      Lol Nick picks up strays hahhaa

    • @efxnews4776
      @efxnews4776 3 года назад +12

      Well, the homeless dude is really funny and well, he speak english... and this is the first time that i see one that actually do this!

    • @tube.brasil
      @tube.brasil 3 года назад +9

      Soyboy. The guy wouldnt do anything to him.

    • @classesanytime
      @classesanytime 3 года назад +35

      I'm a Dutch living in Sao Paulo for the last 14 years and Diego's face is threefold like many other's.
      1) Yes, praça da Sé (Sé square) isn't the safest place to hang around, so it makes you to be on your guard at any moment !!
      2) The homeless approach you 24/7/365 asking for money, food, booze which at some point becomes very annoying !!
      3) Witnessing all this misery consciously in a city (or state for that matter) which earns 51% of the Brazilian GDP and has so much potential makes you feel ashamed !!
      Brazil is one of the most beautiful countries I've ever been and they are awesome people but the country has a great lack of infrastructure by any means of the word !!
      Nevertheless, I don't regret one minute of my last 14 years here because besides all the negative things and lack of infrastructure the country has a great lot to offer !!
      I hope Nick will get that sort of love-hate (read hate as the feeling that it could and should be so much better) feeling across in his series of videos !!
      Good job so far Nick, keep it up !!
      Looking forward to your next video and I hope you'll manage to get your guide through the Favela which will give you a good insight of a city within a city !!
      Keep a low profile and treat the people inside with respect and you'll be safe !!

  • @DiogoAmancio
    @DiogoAmancio 3 года назад +257

    I do understand that we are facing dark times in Brazil and its not the best moment to be there, but Paulista as myself, i think there's too much of the dark side of the city in the viddo. Im aware about the problems, but trying to think as a foreigner, i would never step my feet in this city if I accidentally watched this video.
    This city is better than this and has more to offer and spread than tents and drug addictives.

    • @gsxd9807
      @gsxd9807 3 года назад +14

      As a fellow Brazilian I agree with you very much, as bad the situation is there in Brazil the people still find ways to celebrate and be happy, that's the Brazil I know. No matter how bad the situation is, there's always something good in the world and there's always a way to happy there. I miss Brazil deeply, take care💞

    • @izzylife1
      @izzylife1 3 года назад +2

      It scared me to bones.
      I’m suppose to visit soon

    • @DiogoAmancio
      @DiogoAmancio 3 года назад +23

      @@izzylife1 as I mentioned, dont take it as benchmark.

    • @andresamartins26
      @andresamartins26 3 года назад +32

      I just made a comment about this. He only showed the 1% poorer and the 1% richer, like if the other 98% of us didn't even exist.

    • @andresamartins26
      @andresamartins26 3 года назад +13

      @@izzylife1 He only showed the 1% poorer and the 1% richer, completely ignoring the other 98% of us. It is very likely that you won't see any of those places that he went to. I live in a inner city and I always travel to São Paulo. I never see those peoples in tents or using drugs on the street. In fact, I'm 33 yo and I have never seen a pot cigarette.

  • @joaoosilveira1468
    @joaoosilveira1468 2 года назад +17

    São Paulo is such a unique city, each region of the city looks like a different city, extremely diverse and cultural, amazing place!

  • @WatchfulWisdom
    @WatchfulWisdom 3 года назад +243

    Brazil is a beautiful and mysterious place. We almost never hear or see anything about it up here in the USA for some reason, even though Brazil is like our southern cousin. This is going to be a fascinating series!

    • @bulleranse8323
      @bulleranse8323 3 года назад +50

      I hear alot about it. But it's always the same stereotypical things such as, Samba, Favelas ect.

    • @jalexsilva8162
      @jalexsilva8162 3 года назад +34

      @Machida ele falou que ele sempre escuta são apenas os mesmos estereótipos do país, ele não tá ofendendo ninguém

    • @BRAZAGBR
      @BRAZAGBR 3 года назад +28

      @@bulleranse8323 The media only come here in Brazil to show tragedies, samba, football and favelas. And they probably travel here on airplanes made in Brazil to show the country's poverty. What irony hahah

    • @ChuuckKnight
      @ChuuckKnight 3 года назад +19

      Yup, I also found Brazil to be very Americana. Its crazy... they are very similar to us but with a very bad Government and not so good economy. Otherwise, the people are amazing. Very sweet and honest and loving. 🤷🏻‍♂️. God Bless Brasiilll.🙏

    • @ChuuckKnight
      @ChuuckKnight 3 года назад +5

      @Machida ai ai...menina...voce nao entende ele...🤦🏻‍♂️😄 calma... kkkk. Aprendar pouco ingles querida. Rs

  • @AsiriSamarasekera
    @AsiriSamarasekera 3 года назад +585

    Sao Paulo looks a lot like Los Angeles. Japanese neighborhood is like mini Little Tokyo. Cracklandia is like mini Skid Row but better. And the mansion neighborhood is like Beverly Hills. The Sao Paulo metropolitan/ built up urban area (94 miles from the city center) is larger than both Mexico City and New York City

    • @adonisjunior3197
      @adonisjunior3197 3 года назад +78

      actually são paulo is more like new york, Rio de janeiro is the los angeles of Brazil

    • @nicolasguarana2402
      @nicolasguarana2402 3 года назад +52

      I don't why foreigners say that Crackland is like Skidrow. This is the third world. On the third world shit gets heavy

    • @erics2954
      @erics2954 3 года назад +43

      How is it like a small version of little tokyo? lol brazil has the highest population outside of japan, and the majority live within Liberdade. It is definitely bigger

    • @FallenLight0
      @FallenLight0 3 года назад +32

      @@erics2954 He is not saying which one is bigger, he is just saying how it resembles Los Angeles in some aspects, it's not a competition, relax.

    • @FallenLight0
      @FallenLight0 3 года назад +16

      Actually São Paulo city, without the motropolitan area is still bigger than New York and Mexico City in area and population (considering only the city of NY and MXC too).

  • @benjamin6522
    @benjamin6522 2 года назад +22

    São Paulo is the most underrated city worldwide. It's far more exciting, unique and wilder than New York, London or Berlin and despite some sketchy areas it is actually safe. Live here for a decade now and couldn't be happier.

    • @paulk1773
      @paulk1773 Год назад +3

      Hahaha greets from east Berlin

    • @fraided88
      @fraided88 11 месяцев назад

      @@paulk1773 Berlin is the litterbox of Germany haha

    • @paulk1773
      @paulk1773 11 месяцев назад

      @@fraided88 who are u?!?

    • @invisi6l339
      @invisi6l339 10 месяцев назад +1

      still alive?

    • @paulk1773
      @paulk1773 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@invisi6l339 Ost Deutschland

  • @RAZPsytrance
    @RAZPsytrance 3 года назад +413

    brasil is my favorite country in the world im always traveling there and as a dj i travel all over the world and everywhere is dangerous,im from israel originally and i dont think people see israel as a safe place as well now do they?especially not on the media,and the way that you represented brasil was just a small part of brasil it seems like it was more important for you to promote fear then positiveness,the world is not safe but you still travel, every country have the poor areas and the more rich areas and brasil have amazing culture and amazing people and amazing places to visit with amazing food and views,the way your video represented brasil is not right in my preservative at all!!
    people of the world go and visit brasil its an amazing place.

    • @mubarak3173
      @mubarak3173 2 года назад +20

      There is no country called Israel, only palestine

    • @jeffweingrad4658
      @jeffweingrad4658 2 года назад +38

      @@mubarak3173 I've looked everywhere, can't find that on the map. What video game is that from?

    • @LukiKawaii123Br
      @LukiKawaii123Br 2 года назад +7

      Thats just a small part of São Paulo too

    • @danielgasparian4710
      @danielgasparian4710 2 года назад +18

      I agree, also the guy speaking forgot to mention that São Paulo is the safest state in Brazil... I grew up in this city and never had anything stolen or a bad experience, feel like it's been way overblown... also nice job promoting psytrance in SP, there have been some good raves here

    • @sarahs.7904
      @sarahs.7904 2 года назад

      Yes!!! Could not agree more.

  • @forffef877
    @forffef877 3 года назад +250

    Eu sou do interior do estado,vou pra capital direto nunca fui assaltado, há 2 anos viajando pela Europa,fui assaltado 2 vezes num prazo de 4 dias!

    • @flopunkt3665
      @flopunkt3665 3 года назад +17

      Depende muito do país na Europa. Não pode fazer generalidade assim sobre "Europa".

    • @forffef877
      @forffef877 3 года назад +56

      @@flopunkt3665 ah vá...agora tem lugar que só moram anjos..qlq lugar desse mundo é cabível um roubo...basta ter seres humanos

    • @flopunkt3665
      @flopunkt3665 3 года назад +8

      @@forffef877 é possível em todo mundo, mas a probabilidade se difere muitíssimo. No Brasil há gente que precisa roubar só para ter algo a comer. Isso não acontece em outros países.

    • @gilhermeprado8592
      @gilhermeprado8592 3 года назад +72

      @@flopunkt3665 Mas generalizar o Brasil pode né? Vira Lata

    • @flopunkt3665
      @flopunkt3665 3 года назад +8

      @@gilhermeprado8592 sim, pq tem um governo só para todo o país. Na Europa, cada país tem o próprio governo e esse pode ser completamente diferente de outro. Por exemplo, se comparar os governos da Itália e da Suécia, é uma diferença como dia e noite.

  • @jutah
    @jutah 3 года назад +869

    This is a series I'm excited about. Sao Paulo is probably the most unique place I've ever been. Cant quite explain why. Great choice of where to go next.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  3 года назад +52

      Thank you, Brazil has blown my mind so far!

    • @a.s8229
      @a.s8229 3 года назад +2

      LOVE

    • @brunofernandes5146
      @brunofernandes5146 3 года назад +5

      @@IndigoTraveller If you need a contact at the south of Brazil let me know.

    • @arifin1495
      @arifin1495 3 года назад

      @@IndigoTraveller Plz come again in Bangladesh.
      ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @brazilianknight5309
      @brazilianknight5309 3 года назад +27

      @@IndigoTraveller you only showed the ugly and poor side of Brazil, disgust you now.

  • @nat.serrano
    @nat.serrano 3 года назад +211

    Why white gringos are fascinated with favelas? I think is because it sells more views, but Sampa deserves a better reputation, go to Vila Madalena, rua augusta etc and people will see how amazing Sampa is

    • @521i
      @521i 3 года назад +13

      He shows a bigger view of nations itself in places not a lot of people in developed nations would visit. As seen in Venezuela, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somaliland. I think it’s been a while since he visited a country that’s an economic hub.

    • @mojojojo1095
      @mojojojo1095 3 года назад +14

      I’m white and I’m thinking the same thing you are !!! He made me not want to go to Brazil. I think Brazil looks like a beautiful country. Where should I go ?

    • @nat.serrano
      @nat.serrano 3 года назад +13

      @@mojojojo1095 anywhere, Rio and Sao Paulo are good starts. Just use the same precautions like being in Mexico city for example.

    • @jairoramirez7848
      @jairoramirez7848 3 года назад +33

      You should check all his videos. He is not doing it for the views. He shows the reality of the people in the places he visits. He is not your regular travel vlogger. I highly recommend you to check out his content.

    • @nat.serrano
      @nat.serrano 3 года назад +18

      @@jairoramirez7848 yes I saw some of those. BUt I lived in Brazil for 3 years and he’s only showing one side of the coin here

  • @dpause10
    @dpause10 3 года назад +27

    Sao Paulo is awesome! I actually loved the downtown area. There are so many architectural gems in that area, lots of lovely parks, good public transit options and very pedestrian-friendly streets. It surely feels a bit sketchy with all the junkies around, but the potential is huge.

  • @LifeMoves
    @LifeMoves 3 года назад +207

    Love how you interact with the people, going beyond just tourist attractions. For me, that’s what traveling is about: The local People and their Lives. 💕

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  3 года назад +12

      Totally, always love meeting the locals!

    • @lutchbizin6420
      @lutchbizin6420 3 года назад +2

      @@IndigoTraveller You should have ventured out in the crack neighborhood. I've been there a few times and it's always been peaceful. I also think you should have had sb else with more insightful to accompany you.

    • @galeguim
      @galeguim 3 года назад +8

      @@IndigoTraveller you dont talked with locals, you talked witch beggars and drug addicts.

    • @joaoguilhermejarochinskima1820
      @joaoguilhermejarochinskima1820 3 года назад +1

      @@galeguim they are locals, just like us.

    • @galeguim
      @galeguim 3 года назад +3

      @@joaoguilhermejarochinskima1820 you know what i meant, n me venha com essa não

  • @Helsinkipop
    @Helsinkipop 3 года назад +92

    The only city I've ever been robbed in was Sao Paulo (20 years ago). It was not a bad experience, the guy was kind of a gentleman robber. He was open for negotiation for how much I should give in order him to refrain from violence. We agreed on 50 Reals (around 40 US dollars back then). Nobody got hurt. Proper etiquette is important to success, no matter what one’s line of work.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  3 года назад +14

      Hahaha always love your comments, Helsinkipop. Keep them coming. Sounds great to have met a gentleman robber, sounds like a top guy. Hope you are doing well and doing some extreme winter camping in Finland right now, eating some war food! Nick

    • @lucasdamasceno9622
      @lucasdamasceno9622 3 года назад

      Lol keyed up

    • @christiansantos4863
      @christiansantos4863 3 года назад +5

      weird, but it really happens often

    • @itsjustme4848
      @itsjustme4848 3 года назад +22

      I’ve been to Brasil at least a dozen times and traveled a lot in many parts of the world. The only incidences were my wallet stolen in Naples and my camera stolen in Düsseldorf. Nothing in Brasil! (which is not to say it doesn’t happen in Brazil.)

    • @Helsinkipop
      @Helsinkipop 3 года назад +1

      @@christiansantos4863 Christian, I remember a local woman talking about this 20 years ago. Gentleman robbers are simpatico...

  • @rafaelbettini
    @rafaelbettini 3 года назад +128

    I'm guessing he chose to focus on the "bad" and "dramatic" because adventure sells well. São Paulo metropolitan region has 21 million people and is one of the most diverse cities in South America, yet crack addiction is what is at display during most of this 24-minute long video. I am Brazilian and I live in Paris and there are similar issues concerning crack addiction here (and also in Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Chicago, etc), but you can never expect a general first video of these cities with such a negative perspective or so focused on similar problematics.

    • @saffis
      @saffis 3 года назад +15

      Yes, very depressing and negative. I think he wanted to do something different but failed in trying.

    • @thefelipevaldes
      @thefelipevaldes 3 года назад +3

      O conteúdo dele é ótimo. Ele tá mostrando o que 80% da população vê e vive diariamente. Todo lugar no mundo tem pobreza, violência e drogas. Todo mundo é livre pra gravar e mostrar o que quiser. Ele optou por fazer isso, não só no Brasil, mas em outros países. Se a realidade envergonha vocês, façam o mesmo conteúdo em Paris, Chicago ou Londres, mostrem o lado negativo e sintam se vingados. :)

    • @frankwilk5182
      @frankwilk5182 3 года назад +25

      @@thefelipevaldes 80% da população vive em favelas, são viciados em drogas e extremamente pobres? loucura total...

    • @thefelipevaldes
      @thefelipevaldes 3 года назад +1

      @@frankwilk5182 não, 80% da população vê, vive, frequenta e passa por lugares como esses todos os dias, alguns desses vivem em favelas, outros são viciados, outros extremamente pobres, etc. Loucura total né? Mas é o nosso Brasil. 🇧🇷

    • @hiandeturismo5973
      @hiandeturismo5973 3 года назад +22

      @@thefelipevaldes "80% da população". Fonte: Tirei do cu pra defender gringo kkkk

  • @coupleofbeers31
    @coupleofbeers31 3 года назад +22

    God bless the Brazilian people. They are some of the kindest in the World and full of life!

  • @rodrigopereira2694
    @rodrigopereira2694 3 года назад +64

    Something I love about Brazil is the fact that we received millions of immigrants from all over the world, we have tha largest, japanese, italian, lebanese and portuguese diasporas and the second largest german, spanish and from many eastern european countries, those were people fleeing poverty, political or religious persecution, people looking for freedom and a place to start over, nowadays we see each other simply as brazilians. We may have a lot of problems, but hate is not one of them.

  • @sandiegoslacker
    @sandiegoslacker 3 года назад +202

    Reminds me of Los Angeles.

    • @sleimank481
      @sleimank481 3 года назад +21

      Both cities,SP and LA, have a lot of misery.

    • @AnonymousLibertar1an
      @AnonymousLibertar1an 3 года назад +45

      The cracolandia is like skidrow, both cities governed by leftist progressist/social democratics, in Paris is occurring the samething...

    • @LiuLoki
      @LiuLoki 3 года назад +31

      @@AnonymousLibertar1an Virgem

    • @danielmoura9421
      @danielmoura9421 3 года назад +48

      @@AnonymousLibertar1an leftist progressists João Doria and Bruno Covas 🤣 come on, you can’t be serious

    • @AnonymousLibertar1an
      @AnonymousLibertar1an 3 года назад +10

      @@danielmoura9421 são oq então?? Hahaha

  • @Projectallbeings
    @Projectallbeings Год назад +7

    I'm travelling Brazil at the moment, such an incredible country.

  • @marinaito6341
    @marinaito6341 Год назад +7

    As a second generation Japanese Canadian, Sao Paulo fascinates me because my dad was considering immigrating there when we left Japan in the early 70s. I travel quite often there now for work and just visited Liberdade for the first time on my last trip. I love the culture, the people, the cuisine, as I am slowly becoming acquainted with the city. 👍

  • @nicholasriley3569
    @nicholasriley3569 3 года назад +169

    Hi there! I lived in SP for 6 yrs whilst teaching English. Used to pass through those 'bad' areas all the time (and the good areas). Never experienced a single problem. It's not nearly as dangerous as people think. Just don't show off with expensive jewellery and you'll be fine. 'Paulistanos' are incredibly friendly and polite.

    • @Pereiraw
      @Pereiraw 3 года назад +4

      e bem o lance de ' aumenta mas nao inventa '

    • @Natureguy-le8pl
      @Natureguy-le8pl 3 года назад +5

      Yeah. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to go longer that 2 weeks without being mugged in Brazil.

    • @PedroHenrique-nc3em
      @PedroHenrique-nc3em 2 года назад +17

      Yeah, people show images of crackolandia (literally crack land in English) and act surprised they find drugs and violence. If you dont put yourself in places worldly know as dangerous (rocinha, crackolandia) you will be as fine as NY or LA, its like me going to LA, entering skid row and being like :0 “omg drugs and violence how would i have known it”

    • @randmnumber
      @randmnumber 2 года назад +1

      @@PedroHenrique-nc3em that area where he interviewed the homeless guy was in the centre of the city in front of a massive tourist attraction (cathedral) - he wasn't walking around some out-of-the-way slum district

    • @andreww.8262
      @andreww.8262 Год назад

      Agreed! I also live in SP.

  • @virtualsavageness
    @virtualsavageness 3 года назад +54

    I love Brazil. I spent months there a few years ago. Such an amazing country.

    • @sashikasumuditha963
      @sashikasumuditha963 3 года назад +1

      how about the cost ? is it expensive ?

    • @wasthing
      @wasthing 2 года назад +2

      @@sashikasumuditha963 nop, it is not

    • @mattxgaming4053
      @mattxgaming4053 2 года назад +1

      @@wasthing you say that as a tourist coming from a country with much stronger currency, for the average Brazilian making money in Reais it is extremely expensive to live there.

  • @RodrigodaMotta
    @RodrigodaMotta 3 года назад +19

    "my future is now" that phrase got me

  • @marcosdenett
    @marcosdenett 3 года назад +6

    One of the most beautiful cities I've ever been to. I love Brazil 💚 Greetings from Argentina

    • @ErickeTR
      @ErickeTR 3 года назад +1

      Sou brasileiro (gaúcho) e amo a Argentina também!

  • @Takeko1933
    @Takeko1933 3 года назад +33

    I am a paulistana, São Paulo is full of discrepancies but still full of charm. Thank you for this amazing video!

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  3 года назад

      Thank you, Anna!

    • @flopunkt3665
      @flopunkt3665 3 года назад +1

      Very true, one of the most fascinating and honest places I've been to

    • @ivessandiego1545
      @ivessandiego1545 3 года назад +5

      Só faltou ele mostrar o charme. E vcs vira latas aplaudindo.

  • @tungevaag
    @tungevaag 3 года назад +301

    BRAZIL 🇧🇷🇧🇷💚💚

  • @brasilurbano7024
    @brasilurbano7024 3 года назад +64

    Você não conheceu São Paulo, conheceu a cracolândia!!

    • @Ivandcc1
      @Ivandcc1 3 года назад +3

      mas ele mostrou umas partes bem ricas

    • @luanribeiro9067
      @luanribeiro9067 3 года назад +7

      Eu fico puto com esse povo vem pro Brasil pra mostrar essas merdas a imagem do país não aquelas coisas lá fora e vem esse comédia fazer isso eu vou para os EUA e andar no subúrbio de nova York ... Eu acho que esse tipo de turismo no Brasil deveria ser proibido..

    • @thiagoalexandre5854
      @thiagoalexandre5854 2 года назад +18

      @@luanribeiro9067 Mano, deixa o cara ir pra onde quiser. Tu quer proibir ele de ir na favela agora? Isso soa mó autoritário. A realidade da população mais pobre tem de ser mostrada também, as vezes muitos brasileiros ignoram, mas essa é uma realidade que precisamos superar. Temos que vencer a pobreza, se tornar um país desenvolvido, qm sabe este século...

    • @Ivan-wp1ne1
      @Ivan-wp1ne1 Год назад +1

      @@thiagoalexandre5854 o lance eh q gringos depois vao achar q Sampa eh toda como favela, o q nao eh vdd

  • @ivessandiego1545
    @ivessandiego1545 3 года назад +68

    It is very noticeable your commitment to reinforce and take advantage of negative stereotypes in Brazil (it has become a trend among travel youtubers).

  • @srirachapasha
    @srirachapasha 3 года назад +209

    Awesome documentary Nick! Excited for the Brazil series. Brazil is home to more Lebanese than Lebanon itself. Crazy! Sending love from Beirut❤️🇱🇧

    • @jeunejaegerx3458
      @jeunejaegerx3458 3 года назад +4

      🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧

    • @leonardofata2975
      @leonardofata2975 3 года назад +20

      Our former president was Lebanese, Michel Temer. The former mayor of São Paulo, Fernando Haddad also

    • @nycsp
      @nycsp 3 года назад +7

      I grew up with so many Lebanese friends... going to their houses, always lots of food and nice times. Love 🇱🇧

    • @siriemapantanal6894
      @siriemapantanal6894 3 года назад

      Right. What I don't understand is why the Libanese didn't go to France or Quebec since they have strong ties with these countries. Something with the Japanese, Germans and others. But anyways .... Brazil is so bad, isn't?

    • @rebeccam.7249
      @rebeccam.7249 3 года назад

      @@jeunejaegerx3458 how do people from ur country consider brazil their home then their actual home

  • @JohnnyTsc
    @JohnnyTsc 3 года назад +37

    Im from Sao Paulo and I loved it. The homeless guy sounds like Louis Armstrong.

  • @frmancini
    @frmancini 3 года назад +71

    I understand the purpose of the video, that is showing the extremes... But these extremes are a small percentage of the city. If you really wanted to show the "real" Sao Paulo, outside the touristic spots, the right thing to do would be to go to any of the MANY middle-class neighborhoods. Some examples of very interesting, not touristic, middle-class neighborhoods: Perdizes, Santana, Vila Mariana, Ipiranga, Belem, Mooca, Tatuape, Bela Vista, Moema, Butanta...

    • @treybishop72
      @treybishop72 2 года назад +1

      I love Belem, Moóca, and Tatuapé

    • @viniciuscampos6694
      @viniciuscampos6694 2 года назад +2

      Quem vive no início da zona leste tá benzão.
      A realidade da massa é extremo leste e extremo sul mesmo.

  • @treybishop72
    @treybishop72 2 года назад +2

    I really loved this video, I spent a year in São Paulo for a church mission and I love that place with all my heart

  • @JoaoPedro-tt1nx
    @JoaoPedro-tt1nx 3 года назад +312

    Damn i've been living in sp for the past 4 years and i never got so scared of the city as seeing the video. I understand what you're doing and i respect your work but we are kinda tired of being portraited as the favela of the world. You should go to a low middle class neighbohood 50% of brazilians are low middle class we call "classe C" i guess would be a better representation

    • @WELSHDESI
      @WELSHDESI 3 года назад +1

      Hello from UK 🇬🇧 Joao
      Can you name ‘Safe’ middle class income Neighbourhoods. Many thanks

    • @JoaoPedro-tt1nx
      @JoaoPedro-tt1nx 3 года назад +13

      @@WELSHDESI Hi. You can see this in here infograficos.estadao.com.br/cidades/criminalidade-bairro-a-bairro/ . Red are the most dangerous and white the least. Until the orange ones (from 101-150) are pretty good.

    • @anthonyfam5469
      @anthonyfam5469 3 года назад +38

      Yea man. This video did not make me want to visit Brazil anymore. Is this guy promoting fear ? Show more of the good side of Brazil.

    • @nat.serrano
      @nat.serrano 3 года назад +36

      Indeed. What is the fascination with Favelas? Sampa is amazing

    • @gabrielpezfe2158
      @gabrielpezfe2158 3 года назад +34

      Mano, a favela virou ponto turístico do Brasil, infelizmente (principalmente no RJ). Culpa da mídia. A maior parte das favelas não possuem nem Sanemamento básico, e a mídia usa o modelo de favela (Rocinha) como se fosse um orgulho pro país.

  • @chelseamedders4636
    @chelseamedders4636 3 года назад +11

    I’m so grateful for RUclips channels like yours. Sending you support and protective energy from the USA

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Chelsea!

    • @gersonmatos1251
      @gersonmatos1251 3 года назад +1

      HE SENDING MORE DIVISION AND RACISM PORTRAYING THESE CLICK BAIT VIDEOS.MAYBE IT IS THAT USA NEEDS NOW.BTW LOS ANGELES DETROIT AND NEW YORK ARE SHITHOLES

  • @gv5884
    @gv5884 3 года назад +176

    See, next time I travel to Amsterdam I'll make a video showing the minors in The Red District, the open use of drugs in the streets and the prejudice against Muslims and call it "The REAL Netherlands", because, really, that's what you've just made here. São Paulo is a great city, full of opportunities and great experiences to be lived, and most of the video is spent on the Cracolândia, which is like, two, three streets, or in some areas where no one goes, only those who work there. There are many no-go areas in LA, NY, San Francisco or Miami, but, you know, they're not the REAL US. Only Cracolândia is the REAL Brazil, because y'know, how could it be different ~condescending tone~ lol.

    • @mariliabatista5250
      @mariliabatista5250 3 года назад +2

      Amiga! Pegou pesado com o rapaz hein rsrs...

    • @erics2954
      @erics2954 3 года назад +9

      Ive lived in sao paulo for half of my life, ive only seen cracolandia once. He made it seem bigger than it really is, but the video is still good.

    • @ivessandiego1545
      @ivessandiego1545 3 года назад +17

      @@erics2954 the video is neither good nor technically, the image of the same drug addict repeated several times, when showing a neighborhood he starts talking about violence then he shows the neighborhood again. lousy edition.

    • @ivessandiego1545
      @ivessandiego1545 3 года назад +6

      @@mariliabatista5250 ele mereceu

    • @ivessandiego1545
      @ivessandiego1545 3 года назад +9

      É isso aí. Mas na verdade ele é da Nova Zelândia. Eu fui questionar ele nos comentários do Instagram e ele teve a pachorra de responder que eu estava sendo simplista

  • @traceykitchin9722
    @traceykitchin9722 7 месяцев назад +1

    You and your very humble friend/guide are so brave to show us all the diversity of this country. You yourself are so brave in every country that you explore, thankyou so much for your wonderful vids, cheers Tracey from Australia xo

  • @alanoken3097
    @alanoken3097 3 года назад +30

    What a great surprise, Nick! Glad you had a good rest at home in Hungary and are taking us along for this Brazilian adventure. (PS. I speak Portuguese, so this one is especially interesting for me, thanks!)

  • @irissupercoolsy
    @irissupercoolsy 3 года назад +38

    When the man wanted to be interviewed, I knew he would ask for money afterwards. When he brought up his friend, I knew he wanted to get as many of his friends involved as possible, so they all could get money. The problem is, you can't give them money. They deserve it, because they gave the interview, so a few bucks. The problem is, then all these homeless people know you are willing to give them money. Then would all go after you ☹️. It could get violent, because a lot of these people are in poor conditions and some of them on the influence of alcohol/drugs. Very smart to offer them some food. But I felt so sad for you guys 😕😕. It became intense

    • @Saint696Anger
      @Saint696Anger 3 года назад +4

      You're right it could have gotten ugly but there seems to be good at every level just like there is evil at every level. Probably a good idea to head out there with some food and water and maybe a handful of mini liquor bottles next time.

    • @thesoulminded1705
      @thesoulminded1705 3 года назад

      I miss the part where he asked for money. Can you time stamp it for me please.

    • @mrboyban
      @mrboyban 3 года назад

      He is indeed a very brave gringo!

    • @ManoMuchaBRA
      @ManoMuchaBRA 3 года назад

      He didn't ask for anything. Those people simple give up of their lives and don't care about everything. Is very bad to think of every people there being just someone trying to trick you.

    • @cristobal5096
      @cristobal5096 3 года назад +2

      @@thesoulminded1705 20:18 "he hasn't begged yet, but he has to beg".

  • @antoniamarie4484
    @antoniamarie4484 3 года назад +1

    I am from germany and your Videos are very interesting and inspiring how unbiased you are towards to all people. Thank you very much for your videos 🙏🏼

  • @khannasrul6404
    @khannasrul6404 3 года назад +3

    with love from Bangladesh.... love brazil and its people..

  • @shellk767
    @shellk767 3 года назад +42

    Whenever you meet people facing undeniable hardships, you always show their reality honestly. So many powerful conversations captured through your lens.
    That intro is next level amazing! 🇧🇷

  • @sysyphenf8ewtfr603
    @sysyphenf8ewtfr603 3 года назад +147

    Brazil also has many Lebanese immigrants. Lebanon is everywhere lol.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  3 года назад +12

      Beautiful.

    • @tdb7992
      @tdb7992 3 года назад +5

      There are lots of Lebanese people in Australia too.

    • @789uio6y
      @789uio6y 3 года назад +1

      Two words:
      MIA KHALIFA

    • @prinzo.worldwide
      @prinzo.worldwide 3 года назад +1

      Huge lebenese community in South Africa as well

    • @pedromendesrbd
      @pedromendesrbd 3 года назад +2

      I have a friend who's a Lebanese descent and has family members still living there. Also the street beside where I live is called Republic of Lebanon and there's a Lebanon Church in my city also

  • @motorex182
    @motorex182 2 года назад +1

    Nice way to show SP in all its faces. I’m from Rio, lived in SP for 4 years and I’m now living in Amsterdam but I miss São Paulo a lot, definitely my favorite city in the world.

  • @lucivaldosilva6159
    @lucivaldosilva6159 3 года назад +38

    Parabéns vc mostrou só as maravilhas de são Paulo seu guia e ótimo muito imparcial mesmo !!!!

    • @solidao7311
      @solidao7311 Год назад +9

      Sim, cracolandia, que maravilha

    • @dougllaz6267
      @dougllaz6267 Год назад +2

      @@solidao7311 pois é o cara só mostrou o lado ruim de são Paulo wtf kkkkkkk

  • @fencopauline
    @fencopauline 3 года назад +30

    I was in Sao Paolo and Riofor few days . The feelings: intense, intrigued, scared, in love with both cities ......Without all the drugs and criminals , Rio is one of the most magical cities on earth!!! I would love to be there again and again ❤🖤❤🖤❤🖤❤🖤........

    • @tildus5
      @tildus5 3 года назад +2

      I was there in 2011-2012 for 3 months. I was not afraid in Sao Paolo. My female friend forgot to tell me that it was dangerous. :D

    • @tildus5
      @tildus5 3 года назад +3

      I was even walking at night alone with all of my money! Nothing happened!!!

    • @FallenLight0
      @FallenLight0 3 года назад +2

      Rio in the 20s, 40s, 60s was even more beautiful.

  • @NorwayMamma1
    @NorwayMamma1 3 года назад +8

    I have a good school friend who lives in Sao Paulo and I had no idea it was so diverse there. I like how you talk to the local people and show us the good side and the rough side of places. But please stay safe! Hugs from Norway!

  • @manushalom2486
    @manushalom2486 3 года назад +40

    Tenho orgulho de ser brasilero ❤️🇧🇷❤️🇧🇷

    • @manjum5941
      @manjum5941 2 года назад

      Which city are you from brother? Lots of love from India

    • @he.lena21
      @he.lena21 Год назад

      @ESTADO É UMA GANGUE E sua mãe deve ter vergonha de ter um filho ancap.

    • @Ivan-wp1ne1
      @Ivan-wp1ne1 Год назад

      💩otimo comentario sobre video mostrando lixeira

    • @Ivan-wp1ne1
      @Ivan-wp1ne1 Год назад

      @ESTADO É UMA GANGUE e pt inalfabeto orgulhando em pobresa

    • @vitoroliveiracarvalho298
      @vitoroliveiracarvalho298 10 месяцев назад

      Eu nao

  • @ortilio
    @ortilio 2 года назад

    Brazil is like a paralell reality to me. Thanks for your vids, love watching them! Cheers from Budapest!

  • @mrSam3ooo
    @mrSam3ooo 3 года назад +9

    Can't wait, I've always been intrigued by Brazil! Thanks for doing what you're doing, it's amazing we get to watch this for free on RUclips. All the best from Germany, stay safe bro

  • @sanjayrevanna8903
    @sanjayrevanna8903 3 года назад +35

    Other than the safety concerns in major cities of the Brazil I have to appreciate the fact that the infrastructure does looks good with good roads footpaths tunnels and bridges and also when it comes to cleanliness of the majority of the streets and this where my country India lacks even after 74 years of independence we even don't have the proper smooth roads in our major cities or even basic Infrastructure like footpath or proper bus stations or bridges and the only thing that is on us is on the safety aspect other than that Brazilian cities are way ahead than the indian cities..

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  3 года назад +10

      Indeed, infrastructure is incredible here in the big cities of brazil!

    • @joaopedropeixoto8558
      @joaopedropeixoto8558 3 года назад +9

      As a brazilian, I appreciate your comment! São Paulo does have an incredible infrastructure. Large avenues crossing the city on all sides and the subway system is amazing, probably better than the NYC's system. It's also constantly expanding and getting modernized. India is a country with a beautiful culture and a huge potential. I'm sure you'll eventually surpass all of these problems. Cheers!

    • @marcusvramalho2361
      @marcusvramalho2361 3 года назад +5

      Hello, Sanjay. In fact, Brazil in general has a very good infrastructure, although it can still improve, of course. But the country's major cities have excellent roads, viaducts, tunnels, subways (in at least 7 major capitals), shopping centers, good residential buildings, etc. I do not know India personally (it is a country that is in my plans), but from the images I saw here on the Indigo channel itself, Brazilian cities really look nothing like Indian ones, notably cleaning, hygiene. Even in the favelas, which are communities of very poor people, cleaning is done by the municipality. Obviously, something may happen here or there. In fact, our biggest problem in big cities is the lack of security and poverty, which has grown again with the pandemic and the unfortunate federal government that we have. I wish our countries more progress. Good luck.

  • @sspbrazil
    @sspbrazil 3 года назад +14

    I’m surprised he didn’t take you to The West Zone here in São Paulo, it’s one of the nicest areas in São Paulo, including the neighborhoods Vila Madalena and Pinheiros.

    • @PauloApostolo
      @PauloApostolo 3 года назад

      Vila Maladena and Pinheiros are West, not East.

    • @sspbrazil
      @sspbrazil 3 года назад

      @@PauloApostolo yeah, sorry, I fixed it!

    • @blueblazerable
      @blueblazerable 2 года назад +2

      because the goal of the vlogger is to show the spectrum of brazil within 15-20 minutes radius. And it was a job well done. People are literally living side by side in a single city but they are have a very different respective worlds.

    • @sspbrazil
      @sspbrazil 2 года назад

      @@blueblazerable true

    • @sspbrazil
      @sspbrazil 2 года назад

      @@Fernanda-tp9ky não, fica na Zona Oeste.

  • @arsa4fun
    @arsa4fun 2 года назад +1

    I’m from Serbia and visited São Paulo two years ago , amazing experience I stayed in São Paulo downtown wasn’t smart decision, a lot of homeless people and I didn’t feel safe at all, but there is so many good things and people of brazil is amazing! I like random parties in middle of street with samba and a lot of people drinking and having fun! Stay well 🇧🇷!!!

  • @DivandBenny
    @DivandBenny 3 года назад +52

    I love travel channels that show the reality of where they are. GOOD AND BAD.
    Great job man
    Keep up the good work 👍

  • @weeellsan
    @weeellsan 3 года назад +7

    São Paulo downtown used to be a nice place to visit until 10 years ago. Cracolândia was concentrated around Julio Preste's and Luz stations, so we knew where to avoid going. Now it's spread everywhere in downtown. Not easy to sort this situation up under the laws we have in Brazil.

  • @almirchristianlopes6094
    @almirchristianlopes6094 3 года назад

    It's really cool that you came to visit my country. I have been following for a few months and I was very happy to know that you came to visit our beautiful country. Thank you very much.

  • @dutrareis
    @dutrareis 3 года назад +6

    "It's many cities inside one huge city". Great observation! In fact, São Paulo has always been like this! It's part of our historical legacy:
    The jesuit priests of our early colonial history wanted to move their establishment away from the coast (in São Vicente) due to the "bad influence" the portuguese colonists and traders had on the indians under their care. So they hiked up the Serra do Mar, guided by friendly indigenous chieftains, until they reached the fields of Piratininga, a plain located between the mountain ranges of Serra do Mar to the south and Cantareira to the north. The jesuits were pleased with the cooler, "healthier" subtropical climate, which also meant they could grow european crops.
    The humidity coming from the Atlantic precipitates upon these mountains, forming a dense system of brooks and riverlets that criscross the plain, of numerous valleys and hills as the waters head down to the two main lowland rivers: Tietê and Pinheiros. The jesuits decided to establish their school atop one of these hills, in current historic downtown São Paulo. Nestled between the valleys of the river Tamanduateí and of two other riverlets, the hill was chosen due to its defensibility against the hostile indigenous tribes of the unknown lands of Cantareira and beyond.
    Many indians already inhabited the fields of Piratininga at the time of São Paulo's foundation, so along with the school, the jesuits established villages in the two biggest indian settlements: Santo Amaro and São Miguel, currently part of the southern and eastern zones of São Paulo, respectively. São Paulo's first roads developed to accomodate the foot and mule traffic between the school, these far flung places and the coast. The indians would leave their children with the jesuits to learn portuguese and the religion as they migrated back and forth to the countryside; traders would come up the Serra do Mar to supply the portuguese farmers that were beginning to settle in Piratininga and the adventurers exploring the countryside. It would take centuries for São Paulo to achieve its famed economic dynamism, but it would be built exactly on top of this capacity to connect the brazilian countryside to markets abroad.
    Due to Piratininga's terrain, any movement meant going up and down the hills, crossing many riverlets which turned into a hassle whenever it rained. The biggest rivers would flood the surrounding lowlands seasonally, so for a long time they acted as a constraint to the city's development: Tietê to the north, Pinheiros to the west, Tamanduateí to the east. With time a pattern emerged in this central region: the elite sought the "good airs" of the hilltops, while the poor were relegated to the valleys and lowlands. Many of these riverlets are today covered by the asphalt, but despite numerous interventions, flooding remains a big problem in the life of the city, depreciating the value of the same areas of old.
    Farmers first moved into the lands across the Vale do Anhangabaú, right next to the historic downtown; the northern part of this region was eventually abandoned by the elite in the 19th century due to its proximity to the newly built train station and the fluvial plains of the Tietê (and its floods, mosquitoes and diseases); they built their new houses right next-door, higher up in Higienópolis, to this day one of the city's nicest neighborhoods, while generation after generation they rented the old colonial era houses to as many people as possible per house, for as much as possible; the proximity to the train station meant easier access to urban work opportunities, so people, specially immigrants, put up with the precarious living conditions inside these "cortiços"; thus emerged the pattern of deterioration, exploration, prostitution and drug use that lead to what today is Cracolândia, officially Campos Elíseos (Champs-Elysées).
    The neighborhood of Liberdade is also one of the city's oldest, sitting right across the southern riverlet that bounded the historic downtown hill (under that motorway you were overlooking); the japanese immigrants ended up settling at the top of the region, close to the current subway station, displacing the original slave descended population; however, with a straight 500m walk you can head down to the Glicério neighborhood, right next to the Tamanduateí river, a place that once held one of the city's better recreational areas, but that's now very dangerous, home to many immigrants, homeless people and dilapidated cortiços.
    Avenida Paulista too sits atop a higher altitude "spine", a watershed between Tietê and Pinheiros; it got occupied early on by farmers, and elevated to its current stature by the coffee boom. In the once indigenous village and independent municipality of Santo Amaro, german immigrants came to occupy the higher neighborhood of Chácara Flora.
    All throughout the city's pre-republican history, and even now, the occupation of land has been chiefly a private initiative endeavor, engulfed by speculation, seeing little to no public planning or effective intervention from the State. Indeeed, the portuguese colonization of Brazil was much more hands-off than the spanish colonization of the rest of Latin America, for better and for worse. Other patterns of land occupation emerge with industrialization and as the city develops beyond its fluvial boundaries, but all in all, that's how you end up with a city like São Paulo, many cities inside one huge city, marked by incredible contrasts, mostly socially incommunicable.

  • @oceejekwam6829
    @oceejekwam6829 3 года назад +3

    This is MEGA intense!! Diego is the perfect guide, always there in the background to step in when needed. JR the eloquent hustler. How can such an eloquent confident man end up homeless? I must really thank God for my blessings.

  • @3chrizzl
    @3chrizzl 3 года назад +18

    Honestly, I dont think JR was that drunk! His Bombinha (bottle of liquor), was only about 25% gone! Some people just need a 2nd chance... God bless him!

  • @breakingborders
    @breakingborders 3 года назад

    Thanks for showing this great city! Makes us want to go back. Another great video. Excited for more!

  • @pauloraimundoferreirasousa4233
    @pauloraimundoferreirasousa4233 2 года назад +6

    São Paulo é pra mim a mais icônicas das cidades brasileiras,ela é um pedacinho de cada canto desse país...

  • @kingjaehaerystargaryen
    @kingjaehaerystargaryen 3 года назад +16

    3:12 actually, Liberdade is a touristic "Asian" district. The districts where most japanese descendents live in the city are Vila Mariana, Saúde and Jabaquara.

    • @RagnarLothbrokArthurMorganBR
      @RagnarLothbrokArthurMorganBR Год назад

      Liberdade actualy is the district of the biggest chinese population. The districts of more japanese descendents are Vila Mariana, Saúde and Jabaquara (Principally Saúde)

  • @Pedro-hu2eo
    @Pedro-hu2eo 3 года назад +3

    Glad you're visiting the country where I'm from! Looking forward to seeing the series

  • @metime3564
    @metime3564 3 года назад

    This is outstanding, Nick! It's so informative and really tense at times
    (hearing the carjack story). During a great deal of hardship, the people seem so inviting and kind and loving towards others. This stuff is really eye opening. Thank you for sharing and as always, be well and safe.

    • @metime3564
      @metime3564 3 года назад

      You'll need to go back ! So much more to see, I am sure. I look forward to a volume 2 of this. Take care.

  • @coolbreeze6751
    @coolbreeze6751 3 года назад

    Hey, Nick. Awesome job with this one. I've been watching you for over a year now. I love how you contrast the cities you go to. You're always focused on giving us a fair representation of the city, showing the good along with the bad. I see you not only as a travel vlogger, but more of like a journalist, in a way. I think it'd be amazing if you started putting together pieces of your travels into a big documentary and then maybe releasing it for money on your website, or something. I know we'd all love to compensate you for it. Think about it. You really are a God, Nick..thank you for all you do. We really love you. Can't wait til you hit 1m subs, bro!! I want to, once again, recommend a journey for you. Djibouti, is in the horn of Africa. It's an interesting place because many, many countries have put military bases there because of it's strategic location in Africa. I think it'd be interesting for you to document the social and economic inspiration these countries military bases have had there. Honestly, I think there's more military bases there, than any country in the world!! Anyway, thank again for all you do. I really have been waiting for you to head to AFRICA for so long! Think about it, yea? Peace.

  • @ElliottCambourn
    @ElliottCambourn 3 года назад +100

    Damn, I was impressed to see this come up on my feed. I'm also a New Zealander who has spent some time going around Brazil, and I learnt Portuguese.
    I recognised about every neighbourhood in this video, but I'm probably a little wrong on some of them.
    I almost went to Cracolândia by accident when going from a estação da luz to the mercadão. Should have gotten off at São Bento, but I learnt. I saw many places in SP and nearby, passing through the poor and rich areas such Faria Lima and Sítio São Francisco (Guarulhos).
    There is massive contrast, especially between states. It's crazy to walk through Gramado, Salvador, Blumenau, Paraty, Foz do Iguaçu and to still be in the same country.
    I'm curious to hear your opinion on the differences you notice state to state, even city to city.
    Enjoy your trip.

    • @duka6915
      @duka6915 3 года назад +7

      Glad you meet Brazilian south, is another Brazil inside Brazil, generally tourists just go to São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, you did a complete trip.

    • @ElliottCambourn
      @ElliottCambourn 3 года назад +13

      @@duka6915 Rio, Porto Alegre, Gramado, Canela, Foz do Iguaçu, Brasília, Salvador, Aracajú, Maceió, SP, Guarulhos, Paraty, Florianópolis, Blumenau.
      Still more places to see though

    • @ElliottCambourn
      @ElliottCambourn 3 года назад +2

      @@v1n1c1u55anto5 yeah, it's one that's on my list for next time

    • @efxnews4776
      @efxnews4776 3 года назад +1

      Gramado doesn't seem to be a real city in Brazil, is almost like something straight from a fary tale. The contrast is HUGE.

    • @ElliottCambourn
      @ElliottCambourn 3 года назад +3

      @@efxnews4776 yeah, I woke up there and felt like I was in Germany or Austria.
      Wake up in SP, Salvador etc and you feel a different vibe

  • @RussellDurose
    @RussellDurose 3 года назад +8

    Was so pleased you were going to Brazil. As usual the standard is of excellence in this documentary. You capture the culture, risks, architecture, contrasts. Keep it coming!!!

  • @bryantworthing2215
    @bryantworthing2215 3 года назад +2

    He actually speaks decent english. I pray for these people to find miracles in life. Thank you Indigo for your awesome work.

  • @especialexpression6922
    @especialexpression6922 2 года назад +5

    As someone who has been to São Paulo many times it was interesting to see this, I know many people might be upset about the light in which the city was portrayed but it was honestly cool to get some insight on the homelessness side, and the guy JR seemed really nice and fun, there are lots of videos out there showing the good and bad sides of SP and for anyone contemplating a visit i would say try to get all sides of the story and watch different videos, LA also has plenty of videos showing the rich pretty sides and the ugly homeless sides, so remember not to let it spook you too much, SP is a great city with a ton of depth

  • @josephpanzarella1417
    @josephpanzarella1417 3 года назад +151

    I have seen a great many videos on Sao Paulo. This is the first one I've seen that focused exclusively on the negative. To watch this video no one would ever want to visit there.
    I live in Mexico City and it would irritate me if someone made a video like this about Mexico City. It feeds into the worst stereotypes. "Everything is unsafe" which I know is no more true of Sao Paulo than it is of Mexico City.
    I imagine that people who live in Sao Paulo wouldn't care much for how their city is presented in this video.

    • @galeguim
      @galeguim 3 года назад +45

      He showed the same crackhead walking 10000 times

    • @FabioTheGreat
      @FabioTheGreat 3 года назад +11

      He always shows both side. It is a series, so just subscribe for the following up. E para de ser mimado, e chorão!

    • @josephpanzarella1417
      @josephpanzarella1417 3 года назад +3

      @@FabioTheGreat Chorando pelo que?

    • @gilhermeprado8592
      @gilhermeprado8592 3 года назад +17

      @@FabioTheGreat O vira lata batendo palma p gringo kkkkk

    • @rafaelbettini
      @rafaelbettini 3 года назад +1

      That's exactly how I felt! I just commented my opinion on that

  • @kara8307
    @kara8307 3 года назад +12

    Yay, my sunday's are complete again. 😁

  • @simondaniell2482
    @simondaniell2482 3 года назад

    Excellent stuff Nick! I've been to SP several times. Really feel for that guy you spoke with towards the end.

  • @tylermullinax7416
    @tylermullinax7416 3 года назад +34

    I’m going to Brazil this summer. I’m looking forward to the trip.

    • @samizex8840
      @samizex8840 3 года назад +2

      The pandemic are really dangerous and aggressive here in São Paulo, dude! Take care

    • @edoardobarone4484
      @edoardobarone4484 3 года назад +1

      the pandemic it's going crazy in brazil take care of that

    • @paulovictorsampaiodeabreu2573
      @paulovictorsampaiodeabreu2573 3 года назад

      I recommend you buy your transfer in Triade Transfer... they are very good

    • @gabbyscott79
      @gabbyscott79 3 года назад +1

      @@samizex8840 are jobs easy to get

    • @MarcosHenrique-oo6xf
      @MarcosHenrique-oo6xf 3 года назад

      be aware that the situation of the pandemic here is still very bad

  • @Huskie-
    @Huskie- 3 года назад +30

    That Japanese man at the stall 65 years old looked 42 years old

    • @demoncloud6147
      @demoncloud6147 3 года назад

      Drink Formalin, Stay Ever Young !

    • @matinmoosavi3210
      @matinmoosavi3210 3 года назад

      lol

    • @Huskie-
      @Huskie- 3 года назад

      @@demoncloud6147 no.

    • @Huskie-
      @Huskie- 3 года назад

      @@matinmoosavi3210 no, it was not funny.

    • @TheCudlitz
      @TheCudlitz 3 года назад +2

      His dad was 65, not him

  • @LuanOliveira-pu1rw
    @LuanOliveira-pu1rw 3 года назад +15

    Brazil: Have more than 5000 cities ( not villages )
    RUclipsrs around the world in Brazil: Let's make a video about Rio/São Paulo

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  3 года назад +1

      Many videos in this series, you will see many sides of it. Hard to ignore the biggest cities... Thanks for watching.

    • @adamm9754
      @adamm9754 3 года назад

      @@IndigoTraveller come to Salvadore! You will get a snapshot of afrobrasil to compare to the japanese brasil!

  • @jacobloupe1247
    @jacobloupe1247 3 года назад

    Very interesting and well-made episode. I always look forward to watch a new episode. Keep up the good work!

  • @leonardorodriguesdealencar8716
    @leonardorodriguesdealencar8716 3 года назад +13

    I watched eleven minutes and you just showed up violence and poverty. 99% of our people are not violent. We are more than stereotypes

  • @henrysong921
    @henrysong921 3 года назад +41

    I can see that Diego was not comfortable at all hanging out around the cathedral area.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  3 года назад +22

      It was a bit sketchy to be fair.

    • @filipechm
      @filipechm 3 года назад +18

      Because its really dangerous, me as local also dont like to go there

    • @mimovil8730
      @mimovil8730 3 года назад +9

      I was there a couple years ago, there are worse areas but the vibe here really is sketchy.

    • @ivvan497
      @ivvan497 3 года назад +1

      @@filipechm Hey, I'm from europe so I don't know how things are down there. Is brazil a safe country for tourists or is it dangerous? Heard that it has the highest murder rate or something as well. What are the chances of something happening to a foreigner? What places do you recommend to visit in south america that are safe like in europe at least.

    • @lucascber
      @lucascber 3 года назад +3

      @@ivvan497 most of the time in Brazil if you stick to the touristic places it is totally fine. But it's true that in bigger cities like Rio or São Paulo you must be aware of your surroundings and where you are, cause it can feel sketchy sometimes.

  • @JakeMillerDoesTravel
    @JakeMillerDoesTravel 3 года назад +5

    I’ve been interested in Brazil so I’m excited for this series and to see your take on it!

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  3 года назад +2

      Thank you Jake!

    • @ChuuckKnight
      @ChuuckKnight 3 года назад +2

      Californian here....Brazil is amazing. I have many friends there in all states. I leaned Portuguese. I will soon marry a Brazilian woman. They are very American, just not as good economy as U.S. Love Brasil.

  • @lizmichael6901
    @lizmichael6901 2 года назад

    Super work and presentation! Wow what an inside look at the city and the various stratification of citizens. JR met you and he knew he wanted to get off the street for a break!

  • @gustavoluizon1528
    @gustavoluizon1528 3 года назад

    Thank you for showing my country! I was born in Sao Paulo than moved to Santos when i was little. Keep up the good work!

  • @billermanthegreat
    @billermanthegreat 3 года назад +41

    The tents remind me of where I live in the "Greatest Country in The World" where we let people live on the streets and treat them worse than dogs.

    • @rodrigopereira2694
      @rodrigopereira2694 3 года назад +8

      unfortunately São Paulo copied Los Angeles on this issue and it led to the very same problems. New York had a problem with crack in the 80's and their actions were way more effective.

    • @DrewBuckler
      @DrewBuckler 3 года назад +7

      @@rodrigopereira2694 it's a problem with employment and mental health, not crack

    • @EuropesNinja
      @EuropesNinja 3 года назад +3

      @@DrewBuckler You are exactly right, if it wasn't crack it'd be another drug. It's a public health and mental health issue

    • @adrianajones8004
      @adrianajones8004 3 года назад

      Yep, I live in California and there are tons of homeless.

    • @dsmvids188
      @dsmvids188 3 года назад

      You should watch the homeless series on RUclips in America where you’ll learn majority of them in the US choose to live that way because they receive so much support. “Let them” live that way is ignorant.

  • @prinzo.worldwide
    @prinzo.worldwide 3 года назад

    Great video. I've been Brazil 3 times. Love this country.. Can't wait to go back there. Love from South Africa

  • @keven6677
    @keven6677 2 года назад +17

    Esse morador de rua detonando no inglês, que incrível, uma pena estar nessa situação.

    • @Ivan-wp1ne1
      @Ivan-wp1ne1 Год назад

      Ele eh livre, se quisesse poderia ganhar grana com ingles dele

    • @tangerina2834
      @tangerina2834 Год назад +1

      @@Ivan-wp1ne1 a vida não é preto no branco, amigo! há diversas nuances de cinza. Tenha mais empatia.

    • @Ivan-wp1ne1
      @Ivan-wp1ne1 Год назад

      @@tangerina2834 cinto muito pela sua vida, tenta trabalhar maus esperto pra conhecer a vida com mais cores

    • @tangerina2834
      @tangerina2834 Год назад +1

      @@Ivan-wp1ne1 obrigado, desejo o mesmo para você :)👍

    • @Ivan-wp1ne1
      @Ivan-wp1ne1 Год назад +1

      @@tangerina2834 valeu, sou russo e amo o Brasil, porem, viver na Russia hoje em dia eh melhor. Fale pra todo mundo ao redor de vc q Russia nunca deseja mal para o Brasil e nunca fez nada de mal no passado. Somo aliados.

  • @visceralcinema
    @visceralcinema 3 года назад +35

    This guy should a few North American cities; won't require big drives to see disparity.

    • @DidizinhoBr
      @DidizinhoBr 3 года назад +2

      Shouldn’t him? Lol that’s something he’s not doing, North Americans would not put up with his bs neither show him so much love like the Brazilians did

    • @nanemaxine5835
      @nanemaxine5835 3 года назад +1

      Future L.A., CA
      not far from it

    • @bombasticnonsense4247
      @bombasticnonsense4247 2 года назад

      Poor Americans (USA) are the richest poor people in the world. When I went to Panamá, I saw what extreme poverty looks like in some parts of the country. I imagine it is far worse in many cities in Brazil.

  • @lil----lil
    @lil----lil 3 года назад +29

    If you see two men on a motorcycle - RUN LIKE HELL.

    • @ChuuckKnight
      @ChuuckKnight 3 года назад

      Ta certo rsrsrs

    • @rjc09
      @rjc09 3 года назад

      holy fuck. that's scary man.

    • @ivvan497
      @ivvan497 3 года назад

      Why?

    • @PotterZL
      @PotterZL 3 года назад +3

      ​@@ivvan497 Because this is usually how robberies happen in São Paulo, especially in the outskirts of the city or when stopped in traffic.

    • @David-wl4hx
      @David-wl4hx 3 года назад

      All of central and South America people ride motorcycles everywhere it’s very common. Seeing 2 guys on a motorcycle does not = robbers
      You’ve been watching too much ASP videos

  • @bradd188
    @bradd188 3 года назад

    I'm new to the channel and one thing I can thank you for already is keeping your videos lists organized. I heard you mention the Brazil series and I had no trouble finding it each video thumbnail actually has "brazil" written on the video thumbnail so it's nice and easy to find thanks for that 👍

  • @giuliana5111
    @giuliana5111 3 года назад

    Thanks for showing my home city as it is! Excited for this Brazilian series.

  • @rolithesecond
    @rolithesecond 3 года назад +10

    If you go south, curitiba is really nice too. There is treze tilias, which has a tyrolean (Austrian) community, looks like the alps. Then you go to Blumenau, which was mostly founded by germans, few people still "act" german but there is german style bars and stuff there. Then you go even further and into the vale dos vinhedos and you think you are in the middle of Italy, with huge vineyards and everything. Brazil is amazing.

  • @ayushjain9809
    @ayushjain9809 3 года назад +14

    You're the real journalist and traveller, Nick. Salute 🙏🙏
    Love from 🇮🇳. 😀😀

  • @markclemente1503
    @markclemente1503 3 года назад

    I'm super excited for your Brazil series! This is one country I seriously want to visit. I know the potential dangers, but as someone who is part Portuguese, I'd love to see this place.

    • @ivo1034
      @ivo1034 2 года назад +1

      Não é tão perigoso assim........ele mostrou lugares específicos.

  • @Timmy1380
    @Timmy1380 3 года назад

    Another great video. I've been to SÃO PAULO a few times and enjoy the city but realise there is another world there.