A mime dressed as Charlie Chaplin performs at Paulista Avenue, the financial centre of Sao Paulo April 23, 2014. A sprawling metropolitan area of nearly 20 million people, Sao Paulo is sometimes referred to as the New York of South America. While the comparison may be a bit overstated, Brazil's business capital boasts a rich cultural life and a bar and restaurant scene that rival the world's premier cities. Picture taken April 23, 2014. REUTERS/Nacho Doce (BRAZIL - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP TRAVEL SOCIETY)