São Paulo’s attractions

São Paulo is the largest and most populous city in Brazil. Enjoy your time exploring this urban metropolis and all it has to offer, including museus, parks, theatres, architecture and a diverse cousine.

 

Guided tours

There are some guided tours of the main attractions in the city, offered by the Municipal Tourism Office. Check the official information here.

 

Museums

MASP – Museu de Arte de São Paulo

The São Paulo Museum of Art is located on Avenida Paulista, very close to the Universe Flat hotel. MASP is well known for the architectural significance of its building, designed by Lina Bo Bardi, and it is considered a landmark of the city and a symbol of modern Brazilian architecture.  There are permanent and itinerary art exhibitions – check the official website for up-to-date information.

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The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (ticket office closes at 5 p.m.).

Free entry every Tuesday (all day long) and Friday night (when it is open until 9p.m.).

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Museu do Ipiranga

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Check the official website for up-to-date information.

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (ticket office opens at 9 a.m., last entrance at 4 p.m.). 

 

Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo

Check the official website for up-to-date information.

Free entrance every Saturday.

 

Instituto Moreira Salles (IMS) 

Check the official website for up-to-date information.

The museum is open from Wednesday to Monday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

 

Itaú Cultural

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Check the official website for up-to-date information.

The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m, and on Sundays and holidays from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m .

 

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Teatro Municipal de São Paulo

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Teatro Oficina

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Sala São Paulo

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Parks

Parque do Ibirapuera

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Open everyday, 5:00 a.m. – 0:00 a.m.

 

Parque da Independência

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Open everyday, 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m

 

Parque Vila Lobos

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Open everyday, 5:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m

 

Parque Trianon

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Open everyday, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m

 

Other suggestions and helpful pages:

Tourism in São Paulo city and State

Suggestions and opinion from a travel blogger

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