10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Sao Paulo That You Shouldn't Miss

February 17, 2022 Claudia Navarrete

The largest city in South America, Sao Paulo’s cuisine and art is as multinational as its diverse population of 10 million. With the restaurants of the Jardins district serving every food imaginable to diners from around the world, you wouldn’t be out of place going to Sao Paulo just for the dining. But you’d be missing out on world-class museums, diverse and vibrant neighborhood tours, and crazy-good shopping.
Restaurants in Sao Paulo

1. Parque Ibirapuera

Avenida Pedro Alvares Cabral Vila Mariana, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 04094-050 Brazil +55 11 5574 5045 [email protected] http://parqueibirapuera.org
Excellent
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4.5 based on 36,820 reviews

Parque Ibirapuera

The emerald heart of an oftentimes gray city, São Paulo's Parque do Ibirapuera offers respite from the urban madness among cool, shady trees and mentally-stimulating structures. Running trails, bike paths, and yoga and capoeira sessions let locals and visitors alike keep fit, while a clutch of museums and galleries — such as the museums of Modern and Contemporary Art, all designed by master Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer — gives the brain a good workout. The impressive Museu Afro Brasil and fiery Auditório Ibirapuera are two of the park's treasures.

Reviewed By andrearamires - Sao Paulo, Brazil

Lovely trees all over the park. Beautiful lake. Wonderful place to ride bikes ( you can also rent bikes on the weekends). Sundays are crowded. Wonderful museums inside the park as weel as an auditorium. Easy to park your car ( except on weekends). Food vendors everywhere.

2. Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand - MASP

Avenida Paulista 1578, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01310-200 Brazil +55 11 3149 5959 [email protected] http://www.masp.org.br
Excellent
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4.5 based on 7,866 reviews

Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand - MASP

Elevated over a concrete platform used for concerts and a weekly crafts fair, the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (São Paulo Art Museum, abbreviated MASP) is itself a work of art; the building is an imposing Modernist box suspended under two bright red concrete supports. Featuring classical European names such as Gauguin, Goya and Gainsborough, the museum also holds one of the largest collections of Brazilian and other Latin American artists on the continent.

Reviewed By JoseGaglioni - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Definitely a must if you are around the area. Free entrance on Tuesdays is a bonus. Exhibits are interesting and very much a mixture of new and old. Make sure you "keep your wits around you" as the location is the preferred "resting" spot for junckies, druggies, unwashed homeless and similar.

3. Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo

Praca da Luz 2, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01120-010 Brazil +55 11 3324 1000 [email protected] http://www.pinacoteca.org.br/pinacoteca-pt
Excellent
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4.5 based on 13,852 reviews

Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo

Pinacoteca is a museum of visual arts, with emphasis on Brazilian production since the nineteenth century. It belongs to the São Paulo State Secretariat of Culture. It was founded in 1905 by the State Government of São Paulo and it is the oldest art museum in the city. It is installed in the old building of the Arts and Crafts College, designed in the late nineteenth century by the architect Ramos de Azevedo. In the 1990's it underwent an extensive renovation with the architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha's project. Pinacoteca hosts about thirty exhibitions and receives about 450,000 visitors yearly. The museum's main focus is to promote to general public a better experience with visual arts with its collection, building and historical relevance.

Reviewed By JoseGaglioni - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

It's worth a visit: interesting pieces of art, cafeteria and a good bunch of helpful volunteers that will guide you through the exhibits. Just as a suggestion: avoid the park located just behind the building itself, as you may find some of the characters (homeless and drug addicts) a little bit intimidating.

4. Theatro Municipal De Sao Paulo

Praca Ramos de Azevedo, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01037-010 Brazil +55(11)33970300 [email protected] http://www.prefeitura.sp.gov.br/cidade/secretarias/cultura/theatromunicipal/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,772 reviews

Theatro Municipal De Sao Paulo

5. Municipal Market of Sao Paulo

Rua da Cantareira 306, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01024-000 Brazil http://www.oportaldomercadao.com.br
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4.5 based on 22,931 reviews

Municipal Market of Sao Paulo

Housed in a stunning example of eclectic industrial architecture, the Mercado Municipal de São Paulo — nicknamed the Mercadão — has thousands of food items on offer, literally from soup to nuts. Lush tropical and temperate fruits from every season, choice cuts of meats and fish, and hearty prepared foods,such as the renowned and enormous mortadella (bologna) sandwich, complete the market's catalog of wares, all for sale in a boisterous, welcoming atmosphere. The surrounding area can be a bit sketchy, but the sights and flavors more than make up for the journey downtown.

Reviewed By a696969r

starting fr the building structure itself, going through every selling counter, is marvelous, majestic. You may find as from strange fruits from all over Brazil, mainly Amazonia, upto extraordinary mortadella sandwiches, fabolous cod huge snacks ( pastel), tasty italian cheeses, excellent shripms, pork meat, lambs, all you may imagine, is there. Wheneeber I been at Sapulo fr business, I go, at least, two times. Excellent!!!!

6. Itau Cultural Institute

Avenida Paulista 149, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01311-000 Brazil +55 11 21681777 [email protected] http://www.itaucultural.org.br
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4.5 based on 958 reviews

Itau Cultural Institute

taú Cultural is an institute dedicated to the research and production of content as well as mapping, fostering and dissemination of artistic and intellectual expressions. In this way, it contributes to the enhancement of the culture of a society as complex and diverse as Brazil. By considering culture a key tool to the construction of the country's identity and an effective means to promote citizenship, Itaú Cultural seeks to democratize and encourage social participation. A center of cultural reference, for 28 years the institute has been promoting and propagating the Brazilian output - both in and out of the country. Its programs - such as Rumos - as well as its mission and vision emphasize the institute's consistent distinctive features that place it among the most important cultural institutions in Brazil.

7. Italian Building

Avenida Ipiranga 344, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01046-010 Brazil +55 11 2576-5666 http://www.edificioitalia.com.br/
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4.5 based on 1,451 reviews

Italian Building

For jaw-dropping views of one of the planet's most sprawling cities, the Edifício Itália is practically peerless. Situated in a bustling, if worn-down corner of downtown São Paulo, the 46-story office tower is capped by the Terraço Itália restaurant and bar. Adequate, expensive food and almost-campy white-glove service aside, you'll never see a sunset as memorable. Free access to observation deck Monday-Friday 3-4 p.m.

Reviewed By seanji6 - Charleston, United States

To capture the most incredible view of São Paulo one absolutely needs to get to the top of this building. Although you have to pay for access its totally worth it. You do receive a juice or glass of wine with entry which definitely is a perk while you soak up the views of the city. From the height of the building you genuinely are able to somewhat grasp the enormity of the city of São Paulo. Pictures don’t do it justice you have to see it for yourself. Worth every real.

8. Farol Santander

Rua Joao Bricola 24 Center, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 01014-900 Brazil (11) 3553-5627 http://www.farolsantander.com.br
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4.5 based on 1,828 reviews

Farol Santander

São Paulo's very own Empire State Building — the Edifício Altino Arantes, also known by the name of its previous owner, Banespa — opened in 1947 as a symbol of the fast-growing city's economic might. The striking views from the observation deck, accessed from the 33rd floor of the 161-meter-tall building, never fail to impress visitors. Views, while free, are daytime only; the building is only open during normal business hours.

Reviewed By voyageur_moscovite

This city landmark built in 1947 offers great view on São Paulo from 26th floor. I was surprised by the quality of exhibitions, with one currently on masks, showing wonderful pieces from the whole world. In the lower floors, the exhibition about the history of this building and banking activities is also very interesting.

9. Liberdade

Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo Brazil
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4.5 based on 12,858 reviews

Liberdade

Reviewed By Vcegal

Sao Paulo has the largest population of Japanese descendants outside of Japan, and the LIberdade neigbourhood is where the most of the japanese community live. If you likes the Japanese culture and costums a visit to Liberdade is a must! At Liberdade you will be able to find nice restaurants that offer the best of the tradicional Japanese food, many typical shops and during the weekends a very pleasant street market is organized by the local community. Take one day to visit the Liberdade neigbourhood!

10. Jardim Botanico de Sao Paulo

Avenida Miguel Estefno 3031 Água Funda, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo 04301-902 Brazil +55 (11) 5067-6000 [email protected] http://jardimbotanico.sp.gov.br
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4.5 based on 3,391 reviews

Jardim Botanico de Sao Paulo

Calm, green and refreshing, the city's botanical garden, situated inside the immense Parque Estadual Fontes do Ipiranga (PEFI) on the south side of town, provides a beautifully appointed sanctuary for thousands of tropical plant and animal species. The garden opened in 1938 to preserve part of the remaining Atlantic coastal forest, and it functions as a research facility focusing on Brazilian flora and fauna. The garden also shelters the source of the Rio Ipiranga, which figures heavily into national patriotic lore.

Reviewed By phil19522015 - Brisbane, Australia

The Botanical Gardens in Sao Paulo are quite well developed and contain a large tract of closed forest as well as well appointed gardens and expansive park areas. There are many semi-secluded areas for visitors to put space between each other for a picnic or just relax on the lawn. In addition to a wide variety of plants including an orchid house it was suprising to see the wildlife there including Howler Monkeys and Toucans. I will be going back for respite and to enjoy and learn more about Brazillian plants.

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