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Sao Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Brazil's halal trade exhibition at Sao Paulo Expo. Brazil is one of the world's largest halal meat exporters, and this expo connects Brazilian producers with buyers from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
July 21, 2026 – July 23, 2026
Expo Centre Norte
Calculated for Sao Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (Muslim World League method, Shafi'i Asr). These are approximate — confirm with a local mosque or a prayer-times app on the day.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 16 Jun | 05:26 | 06:47 | 12:07 | 15:08 | 17:28 | 18:44 |
| Wed 17 Jun | 05:26 | 06:47 | 12:08 | 15:08 | 17:28 | 18:44 |
| Thu 18 Jun | 05:27 | 06:47 | 12:08 | 15:08 | 17:28 | 18:44 |
São Paulo is home to the largest Arab diaspora in the Americas, and Brazil is one of the world's biggest exporters of halal meat — so halal-certified food is genuinely easy here, alongside Lebanese and Syrian classics like esfiha and kibbeh. The city has historic mosques, including Mesquita Brasil. Traffic is heavy, so lean on the Metrô, CPTM trains and ride-hailing apps.
Getting in
São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
• Airport bus / connecting CPTM rail — ~50-80 min (avoids the worst road traffic)
• Uber / 99 / taxi — 45-90 min (heavily traffic-dependent)
São Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
• Uber / 99 / taxi — 20-40 min (domestic flights, close to the centre)
Getting around
The Metrô and CPTM commuter trains are the fastest way to skip the traffic; buses fill the gaps.
A Bilhete Único stored-value card works on the Metrô, trains and buses.
Uber and 99 are the easiest and safest options, especially at night.
Weather in June
High ~22°C · Low ~12°C
Winter in the southern hemisphere — mild, mostly dry days and cool nights.
Layers plus a warm jacket for the evenings; days can still be pleasant.
Visa & entry
Money
Brazilian Real · BRL
Cards and contactless are accepted widely; the Pix instant-payment system is dominant locally.
Restaurants usually add a ~10% service charge; extra tipping is optional.
Connectivity
Vivo, Claro and TIM SIMs at GRU (a Brazilian CPF tax ID may be requested — an eSIM avoids this)
eSIM: Airalo and similar eSIMs cover Brazil
Plug: Type N (Brazilian; also accepts Type C) · 127V in São Paulo / 60Hz (some buildings 220V — check)
Emergency
General: 190
Fire: 193
Safety
Most halal-expo buyers and exhibitors travel from the world's main halal hubs. Here's how to connect to Sao Paulo from each — entry rules vary by nationality, so check the Visa & entry note above.
Istanbul
Lebanese & Syrian restaurants
citywide (e.g. Paraíso, Aclimação) · $$
halal
A deep Arab-Brazilian food culture — esfiha, kibbeh, grilled meats; many Muslim-run, halal kitchens.
Around Mesquita Brasil
Cambuci · $-$$
halal
Halal eateries and grocers cluster near Brazil's oldest mosque.
Halal-certified meat
citywide · $$
look for halal certification
Brazil is a major halal-meat exporter, so certified halal beef and poultry are widely available — confirm the restaurant's certification.
Mesquita Brasil
Cambuci
The oldest mosque in Brazil; the main Friday-prayer hub.
Mosques & musalla
citywide
Several mosques and prayer halls serve the city's Muslim community.
Avenida Paulista & MASP
Bela Vista
The city's landmark avenue and its striking modern-art museum.
Ibirapuera Park
Vila Mariana
São Paulo's great central park, with museums and pavilions.
Mercadão (Municipal Market)
Centro
Historic food market famous for its produce and sandwiches.
See the full Sao Paulo travel guide →
Sources: https://www.visitsaopaulo.com · https://www.gov.br/mre (visa info) · https://www.metro.sp.gov.br
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