Prestes Maia Building, São Paulo

Name: Prestes Maia Building
Address: São Paulo, Brazil

#132 among attractions in São Paulo

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Facts and practical information

The Prestes Maia building, or sometimes simply Prestes Maia, is believed to be the largest squatted highrise building in South America, with an estimated 2000 inhabitants. The complex is made up of two tower blocks, Bloco A and Bloco B, the latter of which has the address Avenida Prestes Maia, 911 near Luz Station in downtown São Paulo. Businessman Jorge Nacle Hamuche purchased the building at auction in 1993 and co-owns it with his business partner, Eduardo Amorim. The building remains registered to the previous owner, the bankrupt National Cloth Company, where Hamuche had been employed. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 23°32'8"S, 46°38'1"W

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Day trips

Prestes Maia Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, Mercado Municipal, Museu da Língua Portuguesa, Galeria do Rock.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Prestes Maia Building?

Nearby attractions include Igreja de São Cristóvão, São Paulo (2 min walk), Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo (3 min walk), Museu da Língua Portuguesa, São Paulo (3 min walk), Jardim da Luz, São Paulo (5 min walk).

How to get to Prestes Maia Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Prestes Maia Building:

Bus

Rua Mauá, 738 • Lines: 271P-10 (2 min walk)
Parada CPTM II • Lines: 7458-10 (2 min walk)

Metro

Luz • Lines: 1, 4 (2 min walk)
Tiradentes • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)

Trolleybus

Avenida Senador Queiros • Lines: 2290-10 (7 min walk)
Parada Barão Duprat • Lines: 2290-10 (10 min walk)

Train

Tiradentes (9 min walk)
Júlio Prestes (13 min walk)