Guidebook for São Paulo
Essentials
Bakery, good to have breakfast or buy some groceries.
Padaria, boa para tomar café da manhã ou comprar algumas coisinhas de comer.
12 locals recommend
Padaria Nova Charmosa
19 Alameda Joaquim Eugênio de LimaBakery, good to have breakfast or buy some groceries.
Padaria, boa para tomar café da manhã ou comprar algumas coisinhas de comer.
Fresh fruit and vegetables, good quality.
Frutas e vegetais frescos e de boa qualidade.
113 locals recommend
Natural da Terra
1351 R. João CachoeiraFresh fruit and vegetables, good quality.
Frutas e vegetais frescos e de boa qualidade.
Arts & Culture
MASP is the most important museum in Latin America, with a huge European collection and also great Brazilians like Cândido Portinari, Di Cavalcanti e Anita Malfatti. A must see and icon of São Paulo.
1600 locals recommend
Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
1578 Av. PaulistaMASP is the most important museum in Latin America, with a huge European collection and also great Brazilians like Cândido Portinari, Di Cavalcanti e Anita Malfatti. A must see and icon of São Paulo.
Poetry... and sometimes good concerts and exhibitions.
256 locals recommend
Casa das Rosas - Espaco Haroldo de Campos de Poesia e Literatura
37 Av. PaulistaPoetry... and sometimes good concerts and exhibitions.
Drinks & Nightlife
Riviera Bar
2584 Av. PaulistaIt's a classic bar, now with the famous Brazilian chef Alex Atala.
Asterix Cervejaria
573 Alameda Joaquim Eugênio de LimaGreat beer and not too expensive.
This is one of the best samba bars where you can dance enjoy cold drinks. The music is live (go on Friday or Saturday nights).
101 locals recommend
O do Borogodo
21 R. Horácio LaneThis is one of the best samba bars where you can dance enjoy cold drinks. The music is live (go on Friday or Saturday nights).
Salve Jorge
544 R. AspicueltaVisit Vila Madelena... hang out here after hours.
Filial
254 Rua FidalgaVisit Vila Madalena... hang out here after hours.
Sightseeing
Banespa! For one of Sampa’s best panoramas, head to the top of this 161m-high skyscraper. It's free. Note: you'll need any ID to sign in.
82 locals recommend
Altino Arantes Building
Banespa! For one of Sampa’s best panoramas, head to the top of this 161m-high skyscraper. It's free. Note: you'll need any ID to sign in.
Skye Bar
4700 Av. Brigadeiro Luís AntônioGreat view of São Paulo, and a charming place.
This is a great exhibition for all, not only for fanatics... and inexpensive to visit. Also, there are a lot of interactive games. It really shows the absolute passion Brazilians have for soccer.
238 locals recommend
Football Museum
s/n Praça Charles MilerThis is a great exhibition for all, not only for fanatics... and inexpensive to visit. Also, there are a lot of interactive games. It really shows the absolute passion Brazilians have for soccer.
The best collection of Brazilian paintings in a beautiful building that was formerly a technical school.
842 locals recommend
Pinacoteca of the State of São Paulo
2 Praça da LuzThe best collection of Brazilian paintings in a beautiful building that was formerly a technical school.
The paintings in this church are very dark giving the feeling of peace and quiet. On Sundays you can enjoy the beauty of the Gregorian Chant (but you must arrive 1h before if you want to sit down).
91 locals recommend
Mosteiro De Sao Bento
s/nº Largo São BentoThe paintings in this church are very dark giving the feeling of peace and quiet. On Sundays you can enjoy the beauty of the Gregorian Chant (but you must arrive 1h before if you want to sit down).
Entrance is free and the information is well-presented. This small memorial was where the dictatorship imprisoned and tortured dissidents. It'll give you a better understanding of Brazil's history.
19 locals recommend
Memorial da Resistencia of Sao Paulo
66 Largo Galeria OsórioEntrance is free and the information is well-presented. This small memorial was where the dictatorship imprisoned and tortured dissidents. It'll give you a better understanding of Brazil's history.
If you are into art and street art, it is a must visit. Every space - walls, pavement, trees - is used as canvas. Once you've finished seeing the graffiti, you can head to one of the many bars around.
406 locals recommend
Beco do Batman
82-154 R. Medeiros de AlbuquerqueIf you are into art and street art, it is a must visit. Every space - walls, pavement, trees - is used as canvas. Once you've finished seeing the graffiti, you can head to one of the many bars around.
It is the most popular street in São Paulo, great for sightseeing. There are free tours you can join. There is a bike lane and on Sundays the Avenue is closed to cars (and opened for leisure).
1017 locals recommend
Avenida Paulista
Avenida PaulistaIt is the most popular street in São Paulo, great for sightseeing. There are free tours you can join. There is a bike lane and on Sundays the Avenue is closed to cars (and opened for leisure).
Parque Trianon is an Oasis in the middle of a cement jungle. There are beautiful walking paths in the middle of this little forest (the dense foliage of plants and trees makes a peaceful setting).
321 locals recommend
Parque Trianom
949 Rua Peixoto GomideParque Trianon is an Oasis in the middle of a cement jungle. There are beautiful walking paths in the middle of this little forest (the dense foliage of plants and trees makes a peaceful setting).
The first Law School of Brazil. This is one of the most striking buildings in downtown São Paulo and is part of a much larger structure that includes the Churches of São Francisco and Santo Antonio.
6 locals recommend
Largo São Francisco
Largo São FranciscoThe first Law School of Brazil. This is one of the most striking buildings in downtown São Paulo and is part of a much larger structure that includes the Churches of São Francisco and Santo Antonio.
Shopping
The best bookstore in SP, considering the concept (but probably you can find best prices online)
275 locals recommend
Livraria Cultura
2073 Av. PaulistaThe best bookstore in SP, considering the concept (but probably you can find best prices online)
Food Scene
Very close to my place. You can find a diverse food court, starbucks and many stores.
58 locals recommend
Top Center Shopping
Very close to my place. You can find a diverse food court, starbucks and many stores.
Gulab Hari
288 R. Antônio CarlosI love this restaurant!! Great Indian food, great atmosphere.
Pizzaria São Paulo Pizza's
228 Alameda Ribeirão PretoThe best pizza delivery round the corner :)
It feels as if you've left São Paulo behind as soon as you walk down through the garden. It's actually a cultural spot, which offers yoga lessons, holistic activities, vegan meals, organics etc...
22 locals recommend
Espaço Eco-Cultural Casa Jaya
600 R. Capote ValenteIt feels as if you've left São Paulo behind as soon as you walk down through the garden. It's actually a cultural spot, which offers yoga lessons, holistic activities, vegan meals, organics etc...
It was a degradaded place.... turned into a multicultural and a coffee spot after being revitalized.
119 locals recommend
Mirante 9 de Julho
s/n R. Carlos ComenaleIt was a degradaded place.... turned into a multicultural and a coffee spot after being revitalized.
Everything Else
Drogaria São Paulo
1130 R. PamplonaDrugstore with good prices.