São Paulo is a multi-faceted metropolis. At the same time as it is the most important economic center of Brazil, it is the capital of culture in Latin America, with an offer of leisure, knowledge and entertainment without equal.
Enjoy your stay to know some sights of the City of São Paulo:
Paulista Avenue
Main avenue of São Paulo, the Paulista is a good summary of the whirlwind of different cultures that form the city. She is able to occupy a traveler for a long time, so if it is your first time in São Paulo, do not rush to leave the Paulista. Walking aimlessly is already enough to enter the climate of one of the largest cities in the world. It is worth to rent a shared bike to go through the new cycle path that cuts Paulista from end to end. The avenue is always busy, even late at night. And at each moment it is taken by a different audience, so, do not miss the opportunity to always take a walk there.
- How much: Free.
- Where: Paulista Avenue.
- When: Always.
MASP – Museum of Art of São Paulo
MASP has the most important and comprehensive collection of Western art in Latin America and throughout the Southern Hemisphere, in which the consistent sets of Italian and French schools are particularly notable. It also has an extensive section of Brazilian art and small sets of African and Asian art, decorative arts, archaeological pieces, etc., totaling approximately 8 thousand pieces. The collection is listed by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (IPHAN). The museum also houses one of the largest art libraries in the country.
- How much: The MASP has free admission on Tuesdays, on other days the ticket has a cost. (Buy your ticket)
- Where: Paulista Avenue.
- When: From tuesday to sunday.
Santander Lighthouse
Inspired by the Empire State Building, the building is one of the highest in the country, postcard of the city, with lookout at the top.
- How much: The ticket has a cost. (Buy your ticket)
- Where: João Bricola Street, 24.
- When: Tuesday to saturday from 9am to 8pm and sundays from 9am to 7pm.
Skye Restaurant & Bar
Located on the roof of the Unique Hotel, the Skye features a reddish pool and a fabulous lounge with panoramic views of Ibirapuera Park and the entire São Paulo skyline, including the Avenida Paulista skyline. On the cover of the Unique and with independent access by the panoramic elevator, the Skye has an atmosphere involving, with DJ from 21h. Hours of operation: Breakfast – from 7am to 11am | Lunch – Monday to Friday from 12 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturdays and Sundays, from 1 pm to 4 pm | Holidays from 12 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Dinner – served Monday to Thursday from 7:00 pm to midnight | Fridays and Saturdays from 19h to 00h30 | Sundays, from 7pm to midnight. The bar is open every evening from 6pm. Lunch reservations: daily until 13h. Dinner reservations: only for Hotel Unique guests, until 8pm.
- How much: By Reservation (+55-11-3055-4702).
- Where: Hotel Unique São Paulo (Av. Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, 4700 – Jardim Paulista)
- When: Every day.
Ibirapuera Park
The Ibirapuera Park is an urban park in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. In 2017, it was the most visited park in Latin America, with approximately 14 million visits, besides being one of the most photographed places in the world.
- How much: Free.
- Where: Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral – Vila Mariana, São Paulo
- When: All day long.
Municipal Market
Historical building with food court and boxes selling rare fruits, vegetables, vegetables and dairy products.
- How much: Free.
- Where: Cantareira Street, 306, near 25 de Março Street and the Parque Dom Pedro II.
- When: Monday to saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., sundays and holidays from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pinacoteca
The São Paulo Pinacoteca is a museum of visual arts with an emphasis on Brazilian production from the nineteenth century to the present day. Founded in 1905 by the Government of the State of São Paulo, it is the oldest art museum in the city. It was installed in the old building of the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, designed at the end of the 19th century by the architect Ramos de Azevedo’s office, which later underwent an extensive renovation with a project by the architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha in the late 1990s. the original collection of the Pinacoteca was formed with the transfer of 20 works of the Paulista Museum of the University of São Paulo of important artists of the city such as Almeida Júnior, Pedro Alexandrino, Antônio Parreiras and Oscar Pereira da Silva. Over the years it has formed a significant collection, with almost 10 thousand works.
- How much: The ticket is R$ 6.00, and R$ 3,00 reais is the half-ticket for students with a card. Children under 10 and over 60 are exempt from payment. On saturdays entrance is free for all.
- Where: Praça da Luz, 02 – (+55-11-3324-1000).
- When: Monday to saturday.