Northwest São Paulo
Northwest São Paulo is a region in the state of São Paulo. It is a mostly rural and sparsely populated area, with low industrialization level, and heritage left by Japanese immigration. A major attraction in the region are the beaches and nautical leisure at the reservoirs in the Paraná, Tietê and Grande rivers.
Cities
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Map of Northwest São Paulo (state)
- Andradina
- 1 Araçatuba
- Olímpia - Hot spring city that attracts more than 1 million visitors per year to its Thermas dos Laranjais waterpark
- Pereira Barreto - Japanese heritage and the beauty of the Tietê river
- 2 São José do Rio Preto - The largest city of the region and its cultural capital
- Santa Fé do Sul - A popular regional destination for fishing and nautical leisure
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[edit]The cuisine of the northwest region is a little different from other parts of the state. Typical dishes include:
- Caldo do Artista
- Cupim Casqueirado