Sorocaba City:

Sorocaba is a southeastern Brazilian city and one of the largest cities in the State of Sao Paolo. The City has a population of approximately 0.57 million residents. Sorocaba began as a village settlement in 1654 and was officially granted city status in 1842.

Economy:

The State of Sao Paulo itself is one of the most prosperous in Brazil, home to a number of industries, rich farmlands, developed transport infrastructure and an abundance of skilled labor. Major industries in Sorocaba produce: iron and steel products, chemicals, farming equipment and machinery, textiles, cement and motor vehicle spares.

Transport:

Sorocaba has a well developed road network linking it to other cities and towns in Sao Paolo. There is also a rail link from between the city and Sao Paolo which travels as far as Argentina carrying mainly export goods. The city is served by the Sorocaba airport.

Tourism in Sorocaba:

The City has a fairly developed tourism infrastructure with a selection of affordable hotels and motels, restaurants and night clubs for entertainment. The Ibis Sorocaba is probably the best hotel in the city. You can also find quality accommodation in nearby Sao Paolo City. Apart from this the city does not have much to offer in terms of tourist attractions.