Yasmelio Guidebook for SP
Sightseeing
Mercadão, our local and amazing marketplace. You can have all kinds of foods and spices. Be sure to try "sanduíche de mortadela", our gigantic mortadela (boloney) sandwich.
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Mercado Municipal de São Paulo
306 R. CantareiraMercadão, our local and amazing marketplace. You can have all kinds of foods and spices. Be sure to try "sanduíche de mortadela", our gigantic mortadela (boloney) sandwich.
The São Paulo Museum of Art, known locally as MASP, only opened in 1968 but has the most representative and comprehensive collection of western art in Latin America. You'll see works by Impressionists and modern masters - Renoir, Van Gogh, Matisse, Manet, Debret, Picasso, Miró, along with 73 works of bronze sculpture by Degas alone. Although it reaches back to the Renaissance artists, this is one of the first art museums on the continent to focus on artists of the mid-20th century and later, as well as on contemporary artists in Brazil, including Portinari and Di Cavalcanti. Its outstanding collections put it in the league with the Tate Modern, MoMA, and the Centre Pompidou. The building itself, designed by Brazilian-Italian architect Lina Bo Bardi, is a classic of Modernism. The plaza under its suspended structure hosts a Sunday antiques market and frequent concerts.
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Museo de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
1578 Av. PaulistaThe São Paulo Museum of Art, known locally as MASP, only opened in 1968 but has the most representative and comprehensive collection of western art in Latin America. You'll see works by Impressionists and modern masters - Renoir, Van Gogh, Matisse, Manet, Debret, Picasso, Miró, along with 73 works of bronze sculpture by Degas alone. Although it reaches back to the Renaissance artists, this is one of the first art museums on the continent to focus on artists of the mid-20th century and later, as well as on contemporary artists in Brazil, including Portinari and Di Cavalcanti. Its outstanding collections put it in the league with the Tate Modern, MoMA, and the Centre Pompidou. The building itself, designed by Brazilian-Italian architect Lina Bo Bardi, is a classic of Modernism. The plaza under its suspended structure hosts a Sunday antiques market and frequent concerts.
Inside Parque Ibirapuera, the Pavilhão da Bienal de Artes, designed by Oscar Niemeyer and completed in 1957, houses the excellent Museum of Contemporary Art along with special exhibitions and shows. The museum's more than 8,000 pieces represent a wide range of art schools, from Picasso, Modigliani, and Léger to leading Brazilian painters Tarsila do Amaral, Anita Malfatti, Portinari, and Di Cavalcanti. Among Latin America's largest collections of 20th-century Western art, the museum also displays works by Marc Chagall, Wassily Kandinsky, and Joan Miró. The Sculpture Garden was designed by Roberto Burle Marx and displays 30 large works in an outdoor setting.
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
1301 Av. Pedro Álvares CabralInside Parque Ibirapuera, the Pavilhão da Bienal de Artes, designed by Oscar Niemeyer and completed in 1957, houses the excellent Museum of Contemporary Art along with special exhibitions and shows. The museum's more than 8,000 pieces represent a wide range of art schools, from Picasso, Modigliani, and Léger to leading Brazilian painters Tarsila do Amaral, Anita Malfatti, Portinari, and Di Cavalcanti. Among Latin America's largest collections of 20th-century Western art, the museum also displays works by Marc Chagall, Wassily Kandinsky, and Joan Miró. The Sculpture Garden was designed by Roberto Burle Marx and displays 30 large works in an outdoor setting.
The neo-Gothic cathedral was built on the site of an earlier cathedral and took from 1913 to 1967 to complete. Its building was interrupted by two world wars, which made it difficult to get the mosaics and other decorative elements from Italy. It was consecrated in 1954, on the 400th anniversary of the foundation of São Paulo. On the façade are statues of Old Testament prophets and Christ's disciples. Although the rest of the church is neo-Gothic, it is capped by a Renaissance-style dome. The interior has several interesting features, including the 10,000-pipe organ and stained glass windows picturing the history of Catholicism in Brazil. Be sure to notice the capitals on the columns, carved to represent Brazilian flora (branches of coffee and pineapples) and fauna, including armadillos. You can tour the crypt below the main church to see marble sculptures and tombs. The cathedral sits at the historic center of São Paulo, and is a good place to begin a walking tour of the old town.
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Catedral de Sao Paulo
Praça da SéThe neo-Gothic cathedral was built on the site of an earlier cathedral and took from 1913 to 1967 to complete. Its building was interrupted by two world wars, which made it difficult to get the mosaics and other decorative elements from Italy. It was consecrated in 1954, on the 400th anniversary of the foundation of São Paulo. On the façade are statues of Old Testament prophets and Christ's disciples. Although the rest of the church is neo-Gothic, it is capped by a Renaissance-style dome. The interior has several interesting features, including the 10,000-pipe organ and stained glass windows picturing the history of Catholicism in Brazil. Be sure to notice the capitals on the columns, carved to represent Brazilian flora (branches of coffee and pineapples) and fauna, including armadillos. You can tour the crypt below the main church to see marble sculptures and tombs. The cathedral sits at the historic center of São Paulo, and is a good place to begin a walking tour of the old town.
This museum is the oldest in São Paulo, opened in 1905 to showcase the works of Brazilian artists. Its 10,000 works of art include drawings, paintings, and sculpture from the 1800s through the present. Housed in the restored Liceu de Artes e Ofícios building, the architecture itself is a reason to visit. Part of the collection is housed in the museum's second location at Pina Estação where visitors will find a memorial to the São Paulo Resistance, an extensive library of historic documents related to Brazil's political struggles, and many more examples of Brazilian art.
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Pinacoteca del Estado de São Paulo
2 Praça da LuzThis museum is the oldest in São Paulo, opened in 1905 to showcase the works of Brazilian artists. Its 10,000 works of art include drawings, paintings, and sculpture from the 1800s through the present. Housed in the restored Liceu de Artes e Ofícios building, the architecture itself is a reason to visit. Part of the collection is housed in the museum's second location at Pina Estação where visitors will find a memorial to the São Paulo Resistance, an extensive library of historic documents related to Brazil's political struggles, and many more examples of Brazilian art.
Avenida Paulista is São Paulo's center of activity, full of things to do and a favorite destination for both tourists and locals. This is an ideal spot for people-watching from one of the numerous sidewalk cafes. The area is home to many shops, theaters, galleries, and museums, including the São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP). There are also several adjacent parks, like Parque Trianon, which provides a foliage-dense oasis right in the city center. This main avenue hosts numerous festivals and celebrations throughout the year, often closing to traffic to become a pedestrian mall on Sundays.
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Avenida Paulista
Avenida PaulistaAvenida Paulista is São Paulo's center of activity, full of things to do and a favorite destination for both tourists and locals. This is an ideal spot for people-watching from one of the numerous sidewalk cafes. The area is home to many shops, theaters, galleries, and museums, including the São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP). There are also several adjacent parks, like Parque Trianon, which provides a foliage-dense oasis right in the city center. This main avenue hosts numerous festivals and celebrations throughout the year, often closing to traffic to become a pedestrian mall on Sundays.
Architect Ramos de Azevedo modeled São Paulo's Municipal Theater after the Paris Opéra, drawing on an eclectic mixture of Art Nouveau and Italian Renaissance themes. Almost immediately after its completion in 1911, it became a major city attraction. This status was enhanced in 1922, when it was the venue for a landmark event that revolutionized the arts in Brazil. The Week of Modern Art introduced and spotlighted artists who were to become icons of the Brazilian Modernist Movement, celebrated names including painters Emiliano Di Cavalcanti, Tarsila do Amaral, Anita Malfatti, and Menotti Del Picchia; composer Heitor Villa-Lobos; playwright Mário de Andrade; and sculptor Victor Brecheret.
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Teatro Municipal de São Paulo
s/n Praça Ramos de AzevedoArchitect Ramos de Azevedo modeled São Paulo's Municipal Theater after the Paris Opéra, drawing on an eclectic mixture of Art Nouveau and Italian Renaissance themes. Almost immediately after its completion in 1911, it became a major city attraction. This status was enhanced in 1922, when it was the venue for a landmark event that revolutionized the arts in Brazil. The Week of Modern Art introduced and spotlighted artists who were to become icons of the Brazilian Modernist Movement, celebrated names including painters Emiliano Di Cavalcanti, Tarsila do Amaral, Anita Malfatti, and Menotti Del Picchia; composer Heitor Villa-Lobos; playwright Mário de Andrade; and sculptor Victor Brecheret.
With 1,509 seats in its 1,000 square metre space, Sala São Paulo is considered the largest concert hall in Latin America. The hall has a movable ‘lining’ which allows for the adaptation of the acoustics depending on the music to be performed. The hall is also the only one on the continent which functions inside a working train station.
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Sala Sao Paulo
16 Praça Júlio PrestesWith 1,509 seats in its 1,000 square metre space, Sala São Paulo is considered the largest concert hall in Latin America. The hall has a movable ‘lining’ which allows for the adaptation of the acoustics depending on the music to be performed. The hall is also the only one on the continent which functions inside a working train station.
Founded in 1963 as a shopping centre, Galeria do Rock is a meeting point of the most diverse tribes in the center of São Paulo.The centre’s fame began in the 1970s, when music stores began setting up there and record fans from all over the city descended on the area for the rarest record or bargain tapes. Today Galeria do Rock is a space not only dedicated to rock music, but skaters, tattoo artists and music-themed clothes and accessories.
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Galería del Rock
439 Av. São JoãoFounded in 1963 as a shopping centre, Galeria do Rock is a meeting point of the most diverse tribes in the center of São Paulo.The centre’s fame began in the 1970s, when music stores began setting up there and record fans from all over the city descended on the area for the rarest record or bargain tapes. Today Galeria do Rock is a space not only dedicated to rock music, but skaters, tattoo artists and music-themed clothes and accessories.
Don’t let the shiny, purple, red and blue skyscraper throw you, the Instituto Tomie Ohtake hosts some of the most sought-after exhibitions in the country. The building not only houses the gallery but is also home to a theatre, restaurant and book store. The gallery specialises in exhibitions of fine arts, architecture and designers who have been a reference in the art world for the past 50 years. Since the space has no permanent collection, visitors return again and again to see the new exhibitions.
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Instituto Tomie Ohtake
88 Av. Brg. Faria LimaDon’t let the shiny, purple, red and blue skyscraper throw you, the Instituto Tomie Ohtake hosts some of the most sought-after exhibitions in the country. The building not only houses the gallery but is also home to a theatre, restaurant and book store. The gallery specialises in exhibitions of fine arts, architecture and designers who have been a reference in the art world for the past 50 years. Since the space has no permanent collection, visitors return again and again to see the new exhibitions.
Another architectural masterpiece by Oscar Neimeyer, the Oca structure’s real name is Lucas Nogueira Garcez Pavilion. Because of its similarity to a typical indigenous hut – which in Tupi-Guarani is called an Oca – locals started to call it just that. The hemispheric format houses an exhibition space of more than 10,000 square metres inside the Ibirapuera Park.
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Pabellón Lucas Nogueira Garcez
S/n Av. Pedro Álvares CabralAnother architectural masterpiece by Oscar Neimeyer, the Oca structure’s real name is Lucas Nogueira Garcez Pavilion. Because of its similarity to a typical indigenous hut – which in Tupi-Guarani is called an Oca – locals started to call it just that. The hemispheric format houses an exhibition space of more than 10,000 square metres inside the Ibirapuera Park.
Its name was created in the 1980s when a group of art students found, in a narrow alleyway in Vila Madalena, the graffiti of the famous comic book hero Batman on one of the walls. They decided to expand the idea and pretty soon the entire alleyway was covered with multicoloured street art, which to this day attracts thousands of tourists each year passing through this artsy neighbourhood of São Paulo. The Beco do Batman (or Batman Alleyway) was one of the first open-air museums dedicated to graffiti to spring up in Latin America’s largest city.
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Beco do Batman
82-154 R. Medeiros de AlbuquerqueIts name was created in the 1980s when a group of art students found, in a narrow alleyway in Vila Madalena, the graffiti of the famous comic book hero Batman on one of the walls. They decided to expand the idea and pretty soon the entire alleyway was covered with multicoloured street art, which to this day attracts thousands of tourists each year passing through this artsy neighbourhood of São Paulo. The Beco do Batman (or Batman Alleyway) was one of the first open-air museums dedicated to graffiti to spring up in Latin America’s largest city.
From antique toys to aviator sunglasses to 1950s-style luggage, you can find it here at the charming Benedito Calixto square fair. The fair, which takes place every Saturday in Pinheiros, is considered one of the best antique fairs in all of Brazil, not only for its products but also for its snacks. In the afternoon people gather around to drink cold beer and eat typical Brazilian munchies while listening to chorinho (typical Brazilian music).
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Praca Benedito Calixto
Praça Benedito CalixtoFrom antique toys to aviator sunglasses to 1950s-style luggage, you can find it here at the charming Benedito Calixto square fair. The fair, which takes place every Saturday in Pinheiros, is considered one of the best antique fairs in all of Brazil, not only for its products but also for its snacks. In the afternoon people gather around to drink cold beer and eat typical Brazilian munchies while listening to chorinho (typical Brazilian music).
For futebol aficionados the Futebol Museum in São Paulo is a must. Located underneath the bleachers of the Pacaembu stadium, the museum traces the history of football, Brazilian football legends and the World Cup Games since its inception in 1930. It has old movie clips and radio transmissions from famous football games, interviews with football personalities in Brazil and an entire room dedicated to Brazil’s football ‘king’ Pele.
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Museo del Fútbol
s/n Praça Charles MilerFor futebol aficionados the Futebol Museum in São Paulo is a must. Located underneath the bleachers of the Pacaembu stadium, the museum traces the history of football, Brazilian football legends and the World Cup Games since its inception in 1930. It has old movie clips and radio transmissions from famous football games, interviews with football personalities in Brazil and an entire room dedicated to Brazil’s football ‘king’ Pele.
MAM is a little further on in Parque Ibiraquera. This is a smaller gallery and often exhibits younger unknown artists from Brazil and South America, although more famous establishment artists show here too.
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Museo de Arte Moderno de São Paulo - MAM
s/n° Av. Pedro Álvares CabralMAM is a little further on in Parque Ibiraquera. This is a smaller gallery and often exhibits younger unknown artists from Brazil and South America, although more famous establishment artists show here too.
Food Scene
Local restaurant owned by the same family for years. Very simple, but delicious nonetheless.
Javali Restaurante
847 Rua Luís GamaLocal restaurant owned by the same family for years. Very simple, but delicious nonetheless.
FILÉ Restaurante & Bar
1515 Av. Lins de VasconcelosNeighborhood restaurant. You have to try their Caipirinha with rapadura!
Restaurante China Garden
45 Av. TurmalinaTraditional Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood.
At this casual and affordable restaurant in downtown São Paulo, chef Jefferson Rueda serves a true pork feast.
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A Casa do Porco Bar
124 R. AraújoAt this casual and affordable restaurant in downtown São Paulo, chef Jefferson Rueda serves a true pork feast.
Located in the Edifício Copan, one of Brazil’s most iconic buildings, designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer, this bar attracts a bohemian crowd of artists and musicians.
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Bar da Dona Onça
200 Av. IpirangaLocated in the Edifício Copan, one of Brazil’s most iconic buildings, designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer, this bar attracts a bohemian crowd of artists and musicians.
It is an excellent choice for those who want a taste of homemade Brazilian delicacies. It's close to Praça Benedito Calixto, which has a flea market on Sundays.
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Consulado Mineiro
74 Praça Benedito CalixtoIt is an excellent choice for those who want a taste of homemade Brazilian delicacies. It's close to Praça Benedito Calixto, which has a flea market on Sundays.
Bar dos Arcos compensates for the wait with a bold and visual menu. In the underground of the Municipal Theater, the bar has large bright balconies and exposed brick walls. It serves wines, beers, and the drinks menu is written by the Argentine Chula Barmaid.
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Bar dos Arcos
s/n Praça Ramos de AzevedoBar dos Arcos compensates for the wait with a bold and visual menu. In the underground of the Municipal Theater, the bar has large bright balconies and exposed brick walls. It serves wines, beers, and the drinks menu is written by the Argentine Chula Barmaid.
At this traditional pastry shop in the center of the city, you can sample a variety of eggy treats, starting with pastel de Belém, a tart filled with rich egg custard in a crisp, crackly pastry.
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Casa Mathilde
76 Praça Antônio PradoAt this traditional pastry shop in the center of the city, you can sample a variety of eggy treats, starting with pastel de Belém, a tart filled with rich egg custard in a crisp, crackly pastry.
Towering 46 stories above central São Paulo, Edifício Itália is one of the tallest buildings in the city. The building itself is a sight to behold – it's narrow and covered with office windows. But the real reason travelers come here is for the spectacular panoramic city views afforded by Edifício Itália's observation deck. You can access the rooftop deck for free between 4 and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you'd rather spend some time savoring the view, you may want to visit the rooftop restaurant Terraço Italia, or its piano bar.
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Terraço Italia
344 Av. IpirangaTowering 46 stories above central São Paulo, Edifício Itália is one of the tallest buildings in the city. The building itself is a sight to behold – it's narrow and covered with office windows. But the real reason travelers come here is for the spectacular panoramic city views afforded by Edifício Itália's observation deck. You can access the rooftop deck for free between 4 and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you'd rather spend some time savoring the view, you may want to visit the rooftop restaurant Terraço Italia, or its piano bar.
Veloso bar has an award-winning coxinha. Coxinha is a deep-fried chicken croquette that is one of the most mouthwatering Brazilian street food.
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Bar Veloso
54 R. Conceição VelosoVeloso bar has an award-winning coxinha. Coxinha is a deep-fried chicken croquette that is one of the most mouthwatering Brazilian street food.
Parks & Nature
Our neighborhood park. Great for a walk during the day.
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Parque Aclimacao
1.119 Rua Muniz de SousaOur neighborhood park. Great for a walk during the day.
Ibirapuera Park was laid out by landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, with buildings designed by Oscar Niemeyer. The immense green space with its monuments, museums, playgrounds, gardens, trails, lakes, and performance spaces is a leisure paradise for the people of São Paulo, as well as a showcase of modern architecture and culture. Commemorating the pioneers from São Paulo who opened up Brazil's interior, the Bandeiras Monument is a magnificent work by Brazilian sculptor Victor Brecheret, with imposing heroic figures. An obelisk commemorates those who died in 1932 in the struggle for a new constitution.
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Parque Ibirapuera
Avenida Pedro Álvares CabralIbirapuera Park was laid out by landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, with buildings designed by Oscar Niemeyer. The immense green space with its monuments, museums, playgrounds, gardens, trails, lakes, and performance spaces is a leisure paradise for the people of São Paulo, as well as a showcase of modern architecture and culture. Commemorating the pioneers from São Paulo who opened up Brazil's interior, the Bandeiras Monument is a magnificent work by Brazilian sculptor Victor Brecheret, with imposing heroic figures. An obelisk commemorates those who died in 1932 in the struggle for a new constitution.
Parque Agua Branca is just such a place but what makes it different is the fact that it's full of animals - chickens, roosters and horses. The birds run free and the horses are kept in stables ready for horse riding lessons which take place in a sand arena. There are also some awesome trees in the arboretum, including the tree Brazil is named after, the Pau Brasil.
Musicians also play here at the weekend (and weekdays sometimes) and there's lots of food to enjoy whilst listening.
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Parque Acuático
455 Av. Francisco MatarazzoParque Agua Branca is just such a place but what makes it different is the fact that it's full of animals - chickens, roosters and horses. The birds run free and the horses are kept in stables ready for horse riding lessons which take place in a sand arena. There are also some awesome trees in the arboretum, including the tree Brazil is named after, the Pau Brasil.
Musicians also play here at the weekend (and weekdays sometimes) and there's lots of food to enjoy whilst listening.
Named after one of Brazil’s most famous classical composers, the park is one of the most beloved in the entire city, with almost 20,000 visitors passing through on any given weekend. The park, located in the Alto de Pinheiros neighbourhood, encompasses 732,000 square metres of green space which also houses a bicycle path, football fields, playground, gym equipment, jogging track, and a forest with species from the native Mata Atlantica (Atlantic Forest).
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Parque Villa-Lobos
2001 Av. Prof. Fonseca RodriguesNamed after one of Brazil’s most famous classical composers, the park is one of the most beloved in the entire city, with almost 20,000 visitors passing through on any given weekend. The park, located in the Alto de Pinheiros neighbourhood, encompasses 732,000 square metres of green space which also houses a bicycle path, football fields, playground, gym equipment, jogging track, and a forest with species from the native Mata Atlantica (Atlantic Forest).
Neighborhoods
Bixiga neighborhood is the synonym of good Italian cantinas and restaurants. That’s because a large community of Italian immigrants settled here and started their businesses years ago.
In addition to the festival and restaurants, an antique fair takes place every Sunday at Dom Orione Square.
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Bixiga
Bixiga neighborhood is the synonym of good Italian cantinas and restaurants. That’s because a large community of Italian immigrants settled here and started their businesses years ago.
In addition to the festival and restaurants, an antique fair takes place every Sunday at Dom Orione Square.
No trip to São Paulo would be complete without a visit to the Liberdade neighbourhood, Japan’s largest colony outside of Japan. Walk around Liberdade and you will feel a part of Japan in the largest city in South America. It is estimated that about 400,000 Japanese and descendants live in São Paulo today, many in the streets of Liberdade. With Japanese lanterns decorating the streets and dozens of sushi establishments and specialised food stores where one can find Japanese, Thai and Korean products for sale, Liberdade is a true centre for its tight-knit community. It even has its own Japanese-language newspaper and hosts several annual Eastern culture festivals including Chinese New Year.
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Liberdade
133 Praça da LiberdadeNo trip to São Paulo would be complete without a visit to the Liberdade neighbourhood, Japan’s largest colony outside of Japan. Walk around Liberdade and you will feel a part of Japan in the largest city in South America. It is estimated that about 400,000 Japanese and descendants live in São Paulo today, many in the streets of Liberdade. With Japanese lanterns decorating the streets and dozens of sushi establishments and specialised food stores where one can find Japanese, Thai and Korean products for sale, Liberdade is a true centre for its tight-knit community. It even has its own Japanese-language newspaper and hosts several annual Eastern culture festivals including Chinese New Year.
Vila Madalena is by far the most bohemian neighborhood of São Paulo. Locals come here looking for an informal setting to enjoy happy hour with food, beer, and music.
From the most popular pubs to the finest bars, Vila Madalena pleases everyone. While the neighborhood offers dozens of options to hang out with friends, it also has many street art spots.
When in doubt, start at the corner of Rua Fradique Coutinho and Rua Aspicuelta. From there, just walk around to find out which bar suits you best.
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Vila Madalena
102 R. Gonçalo AfonsoVila Madalena is by far the most bohemian neighborhood of São Paulo. Locals come here looking for an informal setting to enjoy happy hour with food, beer, and music.
From the most popular pubs to the finest bars, Vila Madalena pleases everyone. While the neighborhood offers dozens of options to hang out with friends, it also has many street art spots.
When in doubt, start at the corner of Rua Fradique Coutinho and Rua Aspicuelta. From there, just walk around to find out which bar suits you best.
Drugstore
Drogasil
1235 R. IbitiramaLocal drugstore, 7 minutes walking from the apartment.