Vale do Anhangabaú


Vale do Anhangabaú is between downtown's two main viaducts: Viaduto do Chá and Viaduto Santa Efigênia. The Anhangabaú river, which flows in its underground and it is now piped, used to be of great importance for the city when it was founded. There is also a tunnel for cars crossing this part of the city.

Vale do Anhangabaú, which divides the old and the new part of the city's downtown, has beautiful gardens, many works of art (sculptures) and three fountains that multiply its beauty. It has a good view from which people can admire both sides, the two viaducts and some of the city's most imposing buildings, such as Martenelli and Banespa, aside from the post office's old headquarters and the principal offices of BankBoston, among others.