Santos, Brazil

"Santos boasts the largest dock area in Latin America and is considered the worlds foremost coffee port. A city of mostly modern buildings, wide tree-lined avenues and wealthy suburbs, Santos retains a charm that has not been extinguished by the development of an enormous port complex. Although best known for its commerce, it also offers resort facilities for city-weary Paulistanos, including beautiful beaches, plenty of shops and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
For cruise vessels Santos serves as the starting point for a trip to São Paulo. Founded by two Jesuit priests in 1554, São Paulo started out as a shabby little town of clay and mud-packed buildings. At the end of the 19th century, enterprising "coffee barons" began to place large amounts of their profits into local industry, helping to catapult the city into a major financial center.

Immigrants arrived from all corners of the world. Today, São Paulo is the most populous city in South America and the continents leading industrial center. Much of this incredible development can be attributed to the fact that the Paulistanos are among the hardest working and most energetic people in Brazil. Another important factor is the availability of ample hydroelectric power, which greatly contributed to the citys industrial growth.

Work and profit aside, the city has its attractions. But being so spread out puts a limit to what one can accomplish in a single day. Guests participating in the city tour must be aware that at best it will provide them with an overview of this immense metropolis.

Santos, Brazil News

Repsol Starts Drilling in Santos Basin in Brazil (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Sept. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Repsol YPF SA , Spain's largest oil company, started drilling in two projects it operates in the Santos basin offshore Brazil.

New Santos boss extends tax discount (Fairplay)
BRAZILâ€™S shipping companies are reacting in delight after the new president of the Santos port authority council (CAP) extended the 50% discount on taxes paid on cabotage cargo until the end of this year.

Brazil May Have 70 Billion Barrels of Oil Near Tupi (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Sept. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Brazil has between 30 billion and 70 billion barrels of oil in its so-called pre-salt fields near the Tupi discovery off the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, said Julio Bueno, the state's economic affairs secretary.

Brazil legend Leao attacked by hooligans (ESPN Soccernet.com)
Former Brazil coach Emerson Leao was the victim of a vicious attack by a group of hooligans on Thursday.

Brazil May Have 70 Billion Barrels of Oil Near Tupi, Bueno Says (Bloomberg.com)
Sept. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Brazil has between 30 billion and 70 billion barrels of oil in its so-called ``pre-salt'' fields near the Tupi discovery off the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, Julio Bueno, the state's economic affairs secretary, said.

Cielo leads Brazil to fastest 4x50m time (People's Daily)
Cesar Cielo, back from making Olympic history in Beijing, on Thursday gave swimming fans more to cheer about at the Jose Finkel Trophy swim meet in Sao Paulo. Along with his teammates Nicholas Santos, Bruno Fratus and Fernando Silva, the Pinheiros team won the 4x50 meters freestyle event, setting a world best time of one minute 27.22 seconds. Despite being tired from all the run around and new ...

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