Northwest São Paulo (state)

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

 * - Hot spring city that attracts more than 1 million visitors per year to its Thermas dos Laranjais waterpark
 * - Japanese heritage and the beauty of the Tietê river
 * - The largest city of the region and its cultural capital
 * - A popular regional destination for fishing and nautical leisure
 * - The largest city of the region and its cultural capital
 * - A popular regional destination for fishing and nautical leisure

Eat
The cuisine of the northwest region is a little different from other parts of the state. Typical dishes include:
 * Caldo do Artista
 * Cupim Casqueirado