Best things to do in São Paulo

São Paulo Essentials

São Paulo’s urban landscape is defined by architectural landmarks like Oscar Niemeyer’s sinuous Copan Building and Lina Bo Bardi’s suspended São Paulo Museum of Art. The city’s history is reflected in the Neo-Gothic Sé Cathedral and the eclectic Municipal Theatre. Cultural hubs range from the street art of Beco do Batman to the Japanese heritage of the Liberdade district. For leisure, Ibirapuera Park provides extensive green space, while the Municipal Market serves as a primary center for Brazilian gastronomy.

São Paulo Essentials — Map

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Ibirapuera Park

Ibirapuera Park is an urban park in São Paulo. It comprises 158 hectares between Av.

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Municipal Market

A brilliant indoor food market you shouldn't miss and a great and cheap way how to sample Brazilian products.

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São Paulo Museum of Art

The São Paulo Museum of Art is an art museum located on Paulista Avenue in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.

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Paulista Avenue

Paulista Avenue is one of the most important avenues in São Paulo, Brazil. It stretches 2.8 kilometres and runs northwest to southeast.

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Batman's alley

Beco do Batman is the nickname for the area around Rua Gonçalo Afonso and Rua Medeiros de Albuquerque in the Vila Madalena neighborhood of…

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Municipal Theatre of São Paulo

Municipal Theatre of São Paulo is a theatre in São Paulo, Brazil. It is regarded as one of the landmarks of the city, significant both for…

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Pinacoteca of the State of Sao Paulo

If you're a fan of art, you should consider visiting this interesting museum in a beautiful building in the city centre where you can find…

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São Paulo Cathedral

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady Assumption and Saint Paul, also known as the See Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic…

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Praça da Liberdade-Japão

The central square of the Liberdade district, the heart of the city's Japanese community. It features traditional red torii gates and hosts a popular weekend market specializing in Japanese-Brazilian crafts and street food.

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Edifício Itália

Edifício Itália is a 165 m tall 46-story skyscraper located in the República district, Central Zone of São Paulo, Brazil.

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Museum of Football

This fun and interactive museum dedicated to football, which is a national sport of Brazil, is a sacred temple for all footie lovers.

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Paulista Museum

The Museu Paulista of the University of São Paulo, commonly known as Museu do Ipiranga, is a Brazilian history museum located near the…

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Copan Building

A 140m tall building with its own postal code and a famous sinuous facade designed by Oscar Niemeyer.

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