São Paulo Activities
This document outlines good activities in São Paulo.
I’ve already done the activities that already have a rating. Others have a score that quantifies my desire to do the activity.
Museums
São Paulo has world-class museums.
Pinacoteca de São Paulo
Rating: 5/5
Amazing spot, great place for pictures, definitely recommend.
Museu Catavento
Rating: 2/5
Weird spot, worth swinging by if you visit the Central Market, but nothing special. Better for kids.
Museu de Arte Brasileira
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
Museu do Futebol
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
Dopamine Land São Paulo
Rating: TBD
Desire: 3/5
Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand (MASP)
Rating: 5/5
World-class museum. Absolutely must-see.
Museu da Imagem e do Som (MIS)
Rating: TBD
Desire: 4/5
Ema Gordon Klabin Cultural Foundation
Rating: TBD
Desire: 4/5
Museu Afro Brasil
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
Museum of Contemporary Art at the University of São Paulo
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
Museu Botânico do Jardim Botânico
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
Museu do Ipiranga
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
Sunny day!
Museu das Favelas
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
Street art
Beco do Batman
Rating: 5/5
Amazing, can go back all the time and check out live music and drink a beer on the street!
Escadaria das Bailarinas
Rating: TBD
Desire: 3/5
Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana
Rating: TBD
Desire: 4/5
Parks
Ibirapuera Park
Rating: 5/5
Amazing!
Parque Villa-Lobos
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
Parque da Água Branca
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
São Paulo Botanical Garden
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
Right next to the Zoo. Do both activities.
Parque da Aclimação
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
Close to Liberdade, pair with a nice dinner.
Architecture and landmarks
Copan Building
Rating: TBD
Desire: 3/5
São Paulo Cathedral
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
Municipal Theatre of São Paulo
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
Edifício Itália
Rating: TBD
Desire: 4/5
Shopping malls
Iguatemi Shopping
Rating: 5/5
Very high-end, beautiful mall, highly recommend. Dress nicely!
JK Iguatemi
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
Shopping Eldorado
Rating: 5/5
Amazing mall, great people watching.
Markets and Fairs
Mercado Municipal de São Paulo
Rating: 5/5
Amazing spot, but not a great neighborhood. Try all the fruits! Mortadella sandwich is overrated and massive; split it with someone.
Feira da Liberdade
Rating: 5/5
Great street market. Go on the weekend and then grab a nice dinner in Liberdade.
Mercado das Flores - Vila Leopoldina
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
Festivals and Events
São Paulo Carnival
Rating: 5/5
600 parties all over the city. Amazing time.
Virada Cultural
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
São Paulo Art Biennial
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
Sporting events
Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
Corinthians vs Palmeiras Derby
Rating: TBD
Desire: 5/5
São Silvestre Road Race
Rating: TBD
Desire: 2/5