Sao Paulo

Travel Guide

Bank of Brazil Cultural Center showing heritage architecture and street scenes as well as a large group of people
Italia Building showing skyline and a city
Sao Paulo showing modern architecture
Sao Paulo showing street performance as well as a large group of people
Sao Paulo showing city views, a high rise building and a city

Sao Paulo Travel Guide Video

Experience the diversity of this megacity’s cultural offerings, visit religious buildings or practice Portuguese with locals in nightclubs or shady parks.

Brazil’s largest city is often overlooked as merely a business center, but a recent cultural resurgence means São Paulo now attracts visitors for its many museums and galleries, and its nightlife. The concentrated city has one of the most dramatic skylines in the world. Discover many historic sites beneath the towering skyscrapers.

You’ll find plenty of things to explore beyond the city center: São Paulo’s parks and gardens become popular meeting places on the weekends. While a little Portuguese will get you a long way, English and Spanish are spoken at most major attractions.

Go to the large Ibirapuera Park to see a popular green area. The tree-lined banks of its lakes are perfect for relaxing and the many cultural institutions within its grounds are great spots to spend the afternoon. Visit the Ibirapuera Auditorium for an open-air concert. See the night sky unfold before your eyes at the Planetário Professor Aristóteles Orsini. Stop by the Museum of Modern Art to see works by Pablo Picasso and numerous Brazilian artists.

Cultural offerings continue downtown, where you’ll find the Bank of Brazil Cultural Center and the Portuguese Language Museum. Catch the metro, the easiest way to travel, to reach São Paulo’s busy Paulista Avenue. Visit museums, shopping malls and a popular entertainment plaza where you can try the local cuisine. Sample a pastel, a savory pastry stuffed with meat or vegetables, as you wander the streets.

Learn the history of São Paulo by visiting some of the city’s oldest attractions. The iconic São Bento Monastery holds a Mass on Sundays complete with Gregorian chanting, while the nearby São Paulo Cathedral is one of the city’s most photographed structures.

Look after your belongings while visiting the major attractions. As in most major cities, try to avoid areas with little or no activity as they could be potentially risky.

Arrive in São Paulo at Guarulhos International Airport before hopping into a cab to reach the exciting city center.

Travel guide produced with the assistance of the São Paulo Convention &Visitors Bureau, SPTuris and Flavia Liz Personal Guide - Sao Paulo specialist

Where to stay in Sao Paulo

Paulista Avenue featuring a city and modern architecture

Jardins

4.5/5(195 area reviews)

An upper-class region in São Paulo, Jardins boasts numerous museums, including the São Paulo Museum of Image and Sound and the Brazilian Museum of Sculpture. Surrounded by Rebouças Avenue, River Pinheiros Marginal Avenue, Brigadeiro Luís Antônio Avenue, and Paulista Avenue.

Jardins
City Hall which includes a city and street scenes

Itaim Bibi

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Itaim Bibi for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parque do Povo and JK Iguatemi Shopping Mall. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Campo Belo Station.

Itaim Bibi
Ibirapuera Park which includes outdoor art and night scenes as well as an individual male

Moema

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Get to know Moema and its many features like its restaurants and live music. You might want to explore sights like Shopping Ibirapuera and São Paulo Museum of Modern Art, and you can jump on the metro at Eucaliptos Subway Station or Moema Station to get around the city.

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Pinheiros

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

You might enjoy the bars while in Pinheiros. Batman's Alley is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Faria Lima Station or Pinheiros Metro Station to see more of the city.

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Vila Mariana

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Dynamic and wealthy, this area boasts iconic São Paulo symbols like Ibirapuera Park, the Obelisk, and Monumento às Bandeiras. Explore the nearby Federal University of São Paulo and its medicine school.

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Bras

1.5/5(2 area reviews)

Well-liked for its museums and monuments, Bras is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Mega Polo Moda and Shopping 25 Bras Mall, and jump on the metro at Bras Metro Station to get around the city.

Bras
Rosewood Sao Paulo

Rosewood Sao Paulo

5 out of 5
Rua Itapeva, 435, Bela Vista, São Paulo, SP
The price is NT$18,044 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
NT$18,044
NT$20,800 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (888 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel, excellent service!"

Reviewed on 2025/7/12

Rosewood Sao Paulo
Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport

Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport

4 out of 5
Rua Pedro De Toledo, 1000, Guarulhos
The price is NT$2,655 per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
NT$2,655
NT$2,761 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Guarulhos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,087 reviews)
"Hotel was closed to airport and it has free transportation services. Wonderful buffet breakfast included."

Reviewed on 2025/8/3

Hampton by Hilton Guarulhos Airport
Transamerica Executive Congonhas

Transamerica Executive Congonhas

4 out of 5
Rua Vieira de Morais, 1960, Campo Belo, São Paulo, SP
The price is NT$2,123 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$2,123
NT$2,229 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in São Paulo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,242 reviews)
Boa
"No geral a minha estadia foi boa, mais o ar-condicionado estava com muito barulho... Gosto de fazer minhas refeições com calma, mas... Achei muito constrangedor por parte das garçonetes ficar constantemente perguntando se podem recolher os pratos, sem que tivéssemos terminado nossa refeição em paz ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/31

Transamerica Executive Congonhas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo

3 out of 5
Av. Paulista, 2240, Consolação, São Paulo, SP
Stay at this 3-star apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Ibirapuera ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,049 reviews)
"Everything was clean and organized"

Reviewed on 2025/6/28

Apê Av Paulista Haddock Lobo
Paulista Suites by Charlie

Paulista Suites by Charlie

3.5 out of 5
Rua Vergueiro 1661, São Paulo, SP
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (812 reviews)
"It was very nice"

Reviewed on 2023/11/10

Paulista Suites by Charlie
Housi Paulista

Housi Paulista

3 out of 5
R. Bela Cintra, 1032 - Consolação, São Paulo, SP
Stay at this 3-star apartment in São Paulo. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paulista Avenue and Allianz ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (240 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. Good location. Affordable. Easy access.."

Reviewed on 2025/7/19

Housi Paulista
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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