Guidebook for São Paulo
Arts & Culture
This museum has a great collection of art from all around the world.
1600 locals recommend
Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
1578 Av. PaulistaThis museum has a great collection of art from all around the world.
The cafe is run by French people so the bread is really nice. Typical baguete can be found ! the coffee is great ! there is a cinema with international movies.
182 locals recommend
Reserva Cultural
900 Av. PaulistaThe cafe is run by French people so the bread is really nice. Typical baguete can be found ! the coffee is great ! there is a cinema with international movies.
There is always good quality exhibitions to visit and most are for free. Depending on the week there are shows, plays and cinema also for free. There is a nice cafe inside too.
226 locals recommend
Instituto Itaú Cultural
149 Av. PaulistaThere is always good quality exhibitions to visit and most are for free. Depending on the week there are shows, plays and cinema also for free. There is a nice cafe inside too.
This bookshop has a great variety of books for children and a nice area for the little ones to sit down and read. There is a cafe at the top floor. There is an art books selection to die for!
20 locals recommend
Livraria Martins Fontes
509 Av. PaulistaThis bookshop has a great variety of books for children and a nice area for the little ones to sit down and read. There is a cafe at the top floor. There is an art books selection to die for!
The biggest bookshop in the city. They have 4 stores inside the Conjunto Nacional building from art, music, children's book, CD, DVD, novels and anything you can imagine.
275 locals recommend
Livraria Cultura
2073 Av. PaulistaThe biggest bookshop in the city. They have 4 stores inside the Conjunto Nacional building from art, music, children's book, CD, DVD, novels and anything you can imagine.
This house is very welcoming and you can sit outside and enjoy a good book. There is always a new exhibition going on and you can have access to newspapers at the library within the Museu.
43 locals recommend
Museu Lasar Segall
111 Rua BertaThis house is very welcoming and you can sit outside and enjoy a good book. There is always a new exhibition going on and you can have access to newspapers at the library within the Museu.
One of the most traditional theatre in Sao Paulo. The shows are high quality and you can check online for the tickets etc.
35 locals recommend
Teatro Sergio Cardoso
153 R. Rui BarbosaOne of the most traditional theatre in Sao Paulo. The shows are high quality and you can check online for the tickets etc.
This year 31a. Bienal happens in Sao Paulo, between 6 SET and 7 DEZ 2014. The flat is located very close to Bienal and can be reached by cab for a low cost or by local buses (25min max).
27 locals recommend
Fundação Bienal de São Paulo
s/n Av. Pedro Álvares CabralThis year 31a. Bienal happens in Sao Paulo, between 6 SET and 7 DEZ 2014. The flat is located very close to Bienal and can be reached by cab for a low cost or by local buses (25min max).
There are always very good movies from more alternative directors. It is for those who do not enjoy Hollywood blockbusters!
62 locals recommend
CineSesc
2075 R. AugustaThere are always very good movies from more alternative directors. It is for those who do not enjoy Hollywood blockbusters!
Films cult and not hollywood blockbusters. The European and Asian films can be seen here for those a bit more experimental with their movies tastes.
143 locals recommend
Espaço Itaú de Cinema Augusta
1513 R. AugustaFilms cult and not hollywood blockbusters. The European and Asian films can be seen here for those a bit more experimental with their movies tastes.
Food Scene
The coffee is very good so is the pao de queijo (cheese bread) a typical snack in Brazil.
29 locals recommend
Fran's Café
1326 R. Heitor PenteadoThe coffee is very good so is the pao de queijo (cheese bread) a typical snack in Brazil.
Amazing bakery with savery and sweet breads and cakes. There is a fixed fee on Sundays for a breakfast that you eat as much as you want to.
Pão de Lo
451 R. São Carlos do PinhalAmazing bakery with savery and sweet breads and cakes. There is a fixed fee on Sundays for a breakfast that you eat as much as you want to.
A very generous portion of good Italian food is served with each dish. They have a wonderful grilled fish too. Price per value is good.
30 locals recommend
Osteria Generale
957 R. PamplonaA very generous portion of good Italian food is served with each dish. They have a wonderful grilled fish too. Price per value is good.
In warm and sunny days enjoy eating outdoors. There is a great cafe and food. The big old house has art exhibitions regularly.
256 locals recommend
Casa das Rosas - Espaco Haroldo de Campos de Poesia e Literatura
37 Av. PaulistaIn warm and sunny days enjoy eating outdoors. There is a great cafe and food. The big old house has art exhibitions regularly.
A great place to eat the traditional Brazilian barbecue. A 15 min walk from the apartment.
20 locals recommend
Templo da Carne Marcos Bassi
668 R. Treze de MaioA great place to eat the traditional Brazilian barbecue. A 15 min walk from the apartment.
If you did not have enough barbecue... how about trying this one? There is a great salad buffet but wait until they start serving the main slices of good meat !
10 locals recommend
Baby Beef Rubaiyat
86 Alameda SantosIf you did not have enough barbecue... how about trying this one? There is a great salad buffet but wait until they start serving the main slices of good meat !
Pizzaria Speranza
1004 R. Treze de MaioThe pizza is tasty and the service is really friendly.
Award winning restaurant as one of the best for arab food. A short walk from our place.
19 locals recommend
Tenda do Nilo
638 Rua Coronel Oscar PortoAward winning restaurant as one of the best for arab food. A short walk from our place.
A great food to be enjoyed while you watch fanstatic belly dancing shows. A must see while in Sao Paulo.
6 locals recommend
Khan El Khalili
334 R. Dr. José de Queirós AranhaA great food to be enjoyed while you watch fanstatic belly dancing shows. A must see while in Sao Paulo.
Shopping
If you want to buy books, magazines, videos, games etc the FNAC has a great selection both Portuguese and foreign language.
58 locals recommend
Fnac Brasil
If you want to buy books, magazines, videos, games etc the FNAC has a great selection both Portuguese and foreign language.
The shopping has all the main Brazilian brands for clothes, jewellery, bookshops and a great variety of fast food, cafes and ice cream places.
17 locals recommend
Cinemark Patio Paulista
The shopping has all the main Brazilian brands for clothes, jewellery, bookshops and a great variety of fast food, cafes and ice cream places.
Located in a very lively area this shopping has stores and cinemas. This is a well know GLT area.
43 locals recommend
Palmipé | Shopping Frei Caneca
569 Rua Frei CanecaLocated in a very lively area this shopping has stores and cinemas. This is a well know GLT area.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you are in need of a good British beer this is the place to go. Live music on weekends you can check their website before heading to the place. http://www.thebluepub.com.br/
82 locals recommend
The Blue Pub
384 Alameda Ribeirão PretoIf you are in need of a good British beer this is the place to go. Live music on weekends you can check their website before heading to the place. http://www.thebluepub.com.br/
Sightseeing
A gorgeous park. One of the few places you can still see the original trees and plants that once were dominant in Sao Paulo and coast region. Look for coffee trees !
15 locals recommend
Condomínio Edifício Parque Trianon
1014 Rua Peixoto GomideA gorgeous park. One of the few places you can still see the original trees and plants that once were dominant in Sao Paulo and coast region. Look for coffee trees !
If you feel strong it is only a 20 min walk down hill. Or you can take either a bus or a cab. The park has great museums including buildings by the famous Oscar Niemeyer. See MAC and MAM museums.
1175 locals recommend
Ibirapuera Park
Avenida Pedro Álvares CabralIf you feel strong it is only a 20 min walk down hill. Or you can take either a bus or a cab. The park has great museums including buildings by the famous Oscar Niemeyer. See MAC and MAM museums.
Everything Else
One of the most beautiful collections of art in Sao Paulo. You can go for a walk in the park while still enjoying art and Oscar Niemeyer's buildings within Ibirapuera.
276 locals recommend
Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo - MAM
s/n° Av. Pedro Álvares CabralOne of the most beautiful collections of art in Sao Paulo. You can go for a walk in the park while still enjoying art and Oscar Niemeyer's buildings within Ibirapuera.
There is always a great exhibition and the historical building is worth a visit. There is a great cafe on ground floor and you can sit outside under the trees. While there visit the Train Station Luz.
842 locals recommend
Pinacoteca of the State of São Paulo
2 Praça da LuzThere is always a great exhibition and the historical building is worth a visit. There is a great cafe on ground floor and you can sit outside under the trees. While there visit the Train Station Luz.