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Parque Ibirapuera ©
Park
Parque Ibirapuera , Sao Paulo
4.7
Home to various museums and monuments, Parque Ibirapuera is one of the city’s most important recreational and cultural areas. This green area
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Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo ©
Art Museum
Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo , Sao Paulo
4.8
Innovative and inspiring Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo, renowned for its thought-provoking exhibits, is located in the heart of the city.
Tours from $60
Mercado Municipal de São Paulo ©
Farmers Market
Mercado Municipal de São Paulo , Sao Paulo
4.4
Discover the culinary culture of Brazil at the covered Mercado Municipal de São Paulo, a sprawling food market located in an iconic building
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Paulista Avenue ©
Neighborhood
Paulista Avenue , Sao Paulo
4.5
Experience the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the city by walking through Paulista Avenue, a 3 km (2 mi) thoroughfare notable for headquartering
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Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand - MASP ©
Art Museum
Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand - MASP , Sao Paulo
4.6
Housing an impressive collection of over 8,000 works, Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand - MASP ranks among the largest and most
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Sao Paulo

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Parks · Art Museums · Specialty Museums
Don't let the city's nickname--"Land of Drizzle"--dampen your spirits during a trip to Sao Paulo. While the city does experience a lot of rainfall, much of it occurs during the hotter, more humid times of year, providing a refreshing escape from the heat. With almost 21 million residents in its total metropolitan area, Sao Paulo is not only the biggest city in Brazil, but also in the Southern and Western Hemispheres. The modern, skyscraper-filled metropolis might not offer the intial "wow" factor of Rio de Janeiro, but once you begin to uncover the museums, theaters, and exceptional nightlife hidden beneath the surface, you'll have a blast on your Sao Paulo holiday. Take a peek at our world travel planner: Sao Paulo and its charms laid bare and easily scheduled.

Museums in Sao Paulo

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Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand - MASP ©
Art Museum
Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand - MASP
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Museu do Futebol ©
Specialty Museum
Museu do Futebol
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Museu da Lingua Portuguesa
Specialty Museum
Museu da Lingua Portuguesa
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Museu de Arte Brasileira - FAAP ©
Specialty Museum
Museu de Arte Brasileira - FAAP
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Kid-friendly things to do in Sao Paulo

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Museu Catavento ©
Science Museum
Museu Catavento
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
Zoológico de São Paulo ©
Zoo
Zoológico de São Paulo
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Sao Paulo Aquarium
Aquarium
Sao Paulo Aquarium
4.2
Duration: 1h 30 min
Parque da Monica ©
Theme Park
Parque da Monica
3.9
Duration: 8 hours

Hidden gems in Sao Paulo

Afro Brazil Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Afro Brazil Museum
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Museu De Arte Sacra De Sao Paulo ©
Specialty Museum
Museu De Arte Sacra De Sao Paulo
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Latin America Memorial ©
Specialty Museum
Latin America Memorial
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
Bom Retiro ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Bom Retiro
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Sao Paulo

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Skydiving
Skydiving
Boituva
4.7
Duration: 4 hours
Parque Portugal ©
Park
Parque Portugal
Campinas
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Juquehy Beach ©
Beach
Juquehy Beach
Sao Sebastiao
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Enseada Beach ©
Beach
Enseada Beach
Guaruja
4.0
Duration: 4 hours

Shopping in Sao Paulo

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The Julio Prestes Cultural Center - Sala Sao Paulo ©
Civic Center
The Julio Prestes Cultural Center - Sala Sao Paulo
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Livraria Cultura ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Livraria Cultura
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Sesc Sao Paulo ©
Civic Center
Sesc Sao Paulo
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
Shopping JK Iguatemi ©
Shopping Mall
Shopping JK Iguatemi
4.4
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

Concrete Jungles Walking Tours ©
Food Tour
Concrete Jungles Walking Tours
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
Liberdade ©
Neighborhood
Liberdade
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
São Paulo Cathedral ©
Church
São Paulo Cathedral
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Mosteiro De Sao Bento ©
Religious Site
Mosteiro De Sao Bento
4.7
Duration: 2 hours

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Where to stay in Sao Paulo

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When it comes to accommodations in Sao Paulo, there's a neighborhood to suit your mood. If you want to feel the city's beating heart, stay along its central artery, Avenue Paulista. From there, you'll have easy access to the best attractions in Sao Paulo. Alternatively, enjoy the city's nightlife round the clock by staying in Vila Madalena, where you'll find plenty of hostels and budget lodgings for young travelers. For a luxury experience, look to the central neighborhoods of Moema or Itaim Bibi. Wherever you decide to stay, you'll be able to whizz around the city using the efficient metro system.
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