Santo Amaro District, Administrative district in southern São Paulo, Brazil.
Santo Amaro is an administrative district in the southern part of São Paulo, Brazil. The district extends over a wide area with numerous residential, business, and leisure neighborhoods connected by broad streets and large avenues.
The area was an independent municipality until 1933, when it became officially part of the metropolitan city of São Paulo. The merger followed the rapid growth of the city during the industrial expansion of the early 20th century.
The name Santo Amaro comes from a saint honored during the founding of the first chapel in the area. Residents today spend time in the many parks and restaurants along the busy avenidas that shape daily life.
The area is well connected by several metro lines and bus routes, with Congonhas Airport located nearby. Visitors can walk or use public transport to move between the different neighborhoods and plazas.
The district contains Largo 13 de Maio, a lively plaza named after a historic date marking the abolition of slavery in Brazil. The square hosts regular street markets and public events that draw both locals and visitors.
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