Top Things to do in Sao Paulo
Things to do in Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo (SP): The Best Nature & Parks
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 Jacui
2. Parque Helena
3. Nucleo Itaim Biacica
4. Butantan Institute
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,331 reviews
Frogs and spiders and snakes, oh my! The Instituto Butantan, a biomedical research and zoological center founded in 1901, has all these creepy crawlies and more. The institute was instrumental in controlling scores of tropical diseases and now focuses on developing vaccines and researching venomous animals. Brazil's largest serpentarium is on-site, as is a convenient anti-venom clinic, just in case things get out of hand. In any event, the kiddies will get a kick out of handling the cool-blooded things, or at least peering at them through reinforced glass. Once you've had your fill of scales and rattles, take a stroll in the lovely landscaped gardens.
Reviewed By Fernando_Vasques
The 3 museums and surroundings are well maintained. I recommend to parents and teachers to schedule a 3 to 4 hour visit with the children. Has Food Truck on site. The highlight is the Museum of Microbiology and interaction with the public. The museum with live specimens (Herpeto fauna, officinas) is also legal. And the historical museum gives us a notion how our scientists and researchers at the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries were great men and women who have established a point of excellence in world research in this field. Very educational for everyone and especially for the new generation. In addition to having areas with nature preserved Atlantic Forest and a football field for families to enjoy with children. The macacario is under renovation. I hope you reopen soon. The museum of scientist in the Museum of Microbiology gives credit to the illustrious researchers among which 3 Brazilians who contributed to the health of humanity. I recommend taking friends and foreign visitors to know our scientific history.
5. Parque Ibirapuera
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4.5 based on 36,820 reviews
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.
6. Parque Estadual da Cantareira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 356 reviews
Rising out of the northern frontier of the city and boasting more than 8,000 hectares of unspoiled Atlantic coastal forest, the verdant Parque Estadual da Cantareira (Cantareira State Park) offers rustic hiking trails, swimmable lakes, birdwatching and breathtaking views of the sprawling city below. Next door is the Horto Florestal, the one-time summer mansion of São Paulo state governors, and the monument to the Tropic of Capricorn, which runs through the park.
7. Jardim Botanico de Sao Paulo
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4.5 based on 3,391 reviews
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.
8. Florestal Orchard of Sao Paulo
9. Burle Marx Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 408 reviews
Municipal park located in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Named after the world-renowned brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, the park was founded in 1995 and its management granted to the Aron Birmann Foundation. Since then, the park has blossomed and stands among the dearests in São Paulo. Opens every day from 7am - 7pm.
10. Parque da Independencia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,374 reviews
Daily 5am-8pm
Reviewed By PaulistanaCA - Sao Paulo, Brazil
This park is located opposite side of the Ipiranga Museum (Paulista Museum). It has a large ramp and it is common to see people riding skates, bikes and roller blades in it. At the bottom there are the Monumento da Independencia where the tumb of D. Pedro I and his two wives. At the bottom of the park passes along the Ipiranga river, where it was declared the Independence of Brazil. It is a quiet place during the week and busy in the weekends. The park does not offer a lot of shade and you will do a good walk if you want to reach the river.
