Night owls may find booking a trip to Sao Paulo on TAM Airlines flights provides them with the exciting break they are looking for.

Lonely Planet spokesperson Heather Carswell asserted that the city "knows how to party" and that there are a plethora of leisure options for those who want to enjoy nights out in a big city.

Indeed, figures from STR Global recently showed that the metropolis is so popular with tourists that the cost of a room in May rose by 35.3 per cent.

Ms Carswell stated: "Aside from the cultural attractions the main appeal for gap year travellers will be the city's incredible nightlife."

She observed that those who visit the Brazilian city on TAM Airlines flights will find it is home to a "great variety" of nightclubs, music venues and bars to appeal to all tastes.

For those hoping to extend their break beyond parties and nights out in the buzzing urban sprawl of Sao Paulo, the expert recommended a trip to Paranapiacaba, which is situated 40 km south-east of the city.

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