Sorocaba, Industrial municipality in São Paulo, Brazil.
Sorocaba is a city in the southeastern part of São Paulo state, spreading along the left bank of the river that shares its name. Residential neighborhoods alternate with factory compounds and commercial zones, while the river divides the urban area into several distinct sections.
The settlement began in the mid-17th century as an outpost for cattle ranching and remained a rural supply point for over two centuries. The arrival of rail connections in the late 19th century transformed it into an industrial center with cotton mills and machinery plants.
The name comes from the Tupi language and means "land where the earth tears open", referring to the rocky formations along the riverbank. The city is known for its weekend markets, where vendors sell local produce and handmade goods from the surrounding region.
The city is best explored on foot in the central neighborhoods, while outlying districts can be reached by local buses or taxis. Visitors should plan for early morning walks when the streets are quieter and the weather is more comfortable.
Local eateries serve virado à paulista, a hearty dish with rice, beans, fried egg and fried bananas that was originally eaten by rural workers. Many cafés also offer pão de queijo, small cheese rolls popular for breakfast or as a snack.
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Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros
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Estádio Municipal Walter Ribeiro
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Sorocaba Metropolitan Cathedral
195 m
Mosteiro de São Bento
216 m
Igreja do Bom Jesus do Bonfim das Águas Vermelhas
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Estádio Humberto Reale
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Biblioteca Municipal de Sorocaba
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Museu Ferroviário de Sorocaba
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Mercado Municipal
481 m
History Institute, Geographical and Genealogical of Sorocaba
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EstaçãoPaula Souza
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E.E. Antonio Padilha
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983 mCine Eldorado
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718 mAntigo Asilo Colônia Pirapitingui
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Antigo Fórum
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Chalé Francês
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Coreto da Praça Pio XII
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