Ribeirão Preto is a city located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, and is known as the "Brazilian coffee capital".
It was founded in 1856 and became an important coffee production center at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
During this time, the city experienced tremendous economic growth and became one of the wealthiest cities in the country.
Today, Ribeirão Preto is a prosperous and modern city, with a vibrant cultural scene and a diversified economy.
See places to visit in Ribeirão Preto
See also information on São Paulo.
