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Inaugurated in 1954 to celebrate the city's 400th anniversary, the 545-acre Ibirapuera Park is a great escape from the gray and polluted city center. Besides the...
Centro
Specialized in Brazilian Art from the 19th century to the present, this majestic museum, and Brazil's oldest, also holds temporary exhibitions from around the world....
Centro
Inspired by Europe's opera houses and opened in 1911 with a presentation of Hamlet, Sao Paulo's Municipal Theater is home to the City Ballet, the Coral Lirico (Lyric...
Agua Funda
Inaugurated in 1938, Sao Paulo's botanical gardens are set in the native forest on the outskirts of the city, with lakes and plenty of wild life. Explore two giant...
Centro
Opened in 1933, this iconic building is stunning inside and out, accented with 72 stained glass windows and filled with hundreds of busy stalls selling fruit,...
Santos
Clean, organized and easy to reach, Praia do Gonzaga is among the most visited and arguably one of the best beaches in the region. Due to its upscale location,...
Pinheiros
Founded by São Paulo's most prominent contemporary architect, Ruy Ohtake, and named after his artist mother, this cultural institute has rotating exhibits on show,
Jardins
Monet, Picasso, Portinari, Rafael, Van Gogh and many more Western Art gems are displayed in the MASP permanent collection, most likely the finest collection of...
Centro
This futuristic museum inside a renovated English-style train station is dedicated to the Portuguese language with highly interactive exhibitions that mix
Pinheiros
Extremely cool, the Benedito Calixto Flea Market happens every Saturday and attracts a very trendy public. Several art galleries, restaurants, bars and cafes set up
Itaim
Burberry, Bvlgary, Chanel, Gucci are among many other high-end designers in this exclusive Itaim shopping mall. Beautifully decorated, with valet parking and high...
Pinheiros
Built on a previous dump site on the banks of the Pinheiros River, this park transformed a very undesirable area into one of the most beautiful green areas in town....
Centro
Since 1963, this is the place for fans of rock 'n roll. Music stores, tattoo parlours, alternative wear and graffiti are the top areas of this seven-floor, 450-shop...
Centro
If you are looking for Japan in Sao Paolo, go to Liberdade, home to the largest Japanese community outside of Japan, with an estimated population of...
Centro
Inspired by the Empire State building of NYC and built out of reinforced concrete, Prédio do Banespa, also known as the Altino Arantes Building, was inaugurated as...
Centro
This is not your ordinary shopping mall. Taking up 12 city streets, Rue 25 de Marco is probably Sao Paulo's busiest shopping area. Toys, jewelry, fake handbags and...
Embu das Artes
Founded in 1554 by jesuit priests, Embu das Artes (Land of the Arts) evolved into an artist haven in the 1920s with the arrival of painter Cássio M'Boy, followed by...
Jardins
The most famous antiques market in Sao Paulo happens every Sunday in the 'gap' of the MASP museum on the Paulista Avenue. There are old books, coins, sculptures,...
Vinhedo
With its own flag, hymn, passports and consulates, Hopi Hari calls itself an independent country for fun and adventure . Divided into regions, everything has a...
Centro
Catavento is a cultural and scientific center where children can learn about the universe, life, ingenuity and society through interactive activities and...
Sao Vicente
A favorite meeting point for the LGBT crowd visiting Sao Paolo's coast, this beach is a well-known gay destination in the summer. With its rainbow flag flying high,...
Perdizes
With a privileged location, this beautiful arena has been recently renovated and renamed. By far the most comfortable football stadium in the city, with a great...
Vila Olimpia
Hitting the beach or the pool in Brazil? You must wear (almost nothing) just like the locals. Cia Maritima is a beachwear label with reasonable prices. With over 25...
Jardins
Havaianas have become a Brazilian icon. The basic pair of rubber flip flops, until not long ago seen in Brazil as the cheapest possible option for footwear, has...
Centro
Part of the arts complex of the Pinacoteca do Estado, this former a train station, dating to 1872, played an important role in connecting the rich coffee producing...
Brooklin
This educational farm gets provides a safe space for children to interact with cows, horses, sheep, ducks, rabbits and turtles to teach them about the
Pacaembu
This football stadium museum showcases different aspects of this national pass time with an interesting mix of virtual, long and short exhibitions. Please note that
Jardins
Elegant and creative, this is an accessible casual wear designer for men and women. Sao Paolo-based, Oscar Freire is their flagship store.
Vila Mariana
Relocated from the university campus to a gigantic building right next to Ibirapuera park, this museum has a continually expanding collection, begun in 1963. The...
Sao Sebastiao
Maresias is quickly becoming a gay destination on the North Coast of Sao Paolo State. With white sand and clear waters, it is known for attracting beautiful...