The #12 thing I love about Brazil is........

The Jardim Botânico of São Paulo Is a great park for everyone, except for pet lovers, since you can't bring your dog or cat. Why would you bring a cat to the jungle anyways? We went there yesterday for our day off of work, thanks to The catholic holiday Corpus Cristi. In a city like São Paulo this is a true treasure. Smog is a serious problem here and to have a park in the middle of the city that completely shuts out the outside world is literally a breath of fresh air. In the park it possible to have picnics and to walk the many trails that are available to you. You may even get the chance to see monkeys. I know I did. The park is very large and has many types of plants you can see, it has a few ponds to enjoy and is a great place for picture taking or just enjoying the outdoors. The type of people who go to the Jardim is also a definite plus. They are a calmer, and quieter crowd, No one speaks too loud or does anything that is not discreet. Since animals are not permitted on the grounds, you don`t have to worry about stepping in anything other monkey poop, which on the secluded trails there is a plenty. I was constantly reminded of the part in Madagascar where the monkey says to his friend, "Of course were our poo at him." So if you don`t want to drive for hours to find a great place to relax outside the city, then Jardim Botanico is the place to go. Até logo e um abraço.