7 Days in São Paulo: A Journey through Culture and Nature

Giovana Soares

22 Dec 2023

Join me on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant city of São Paulo, where we'll explore fascinating museums, immerse ourselves in the local culture, and relax in beautiful parks. Get ready for an unforgettable week of discovery!

Trip to São Paulo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Treasures of Japan and Brazilian Art

$ 9

Mercure Sao Paulo Alamedas

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Cultural center with a lending library & art exhibitions, plus a rooftop deck with city views.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Glass-clad tower with exhibitions on Brazilian history & the natural world, plus a theater program.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Tracing the Immigrant Heritage and Language Wonders

$69

$ 14

Mercure Sao Paulo Alamedas

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Museu da Imigração do Estado de São Paulo

Brazilian immigration museum housed in former processing center, with interactive exhibits & garden.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$31

17 - 21 min

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Longtime museum featuring 19th-century Brazilian painting & sculpture, plus educational programs.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Unleashing Curiosity at the Science Museum and Market Delights

$75

$ 9

Mercure Sao Paulo Alamedas

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Museum devoted to science, with a hands-on space aiming to provide social & educational experiences.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

12 - 17 min

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Historical building with stands selling rare fruit, vegetables & dairy produce, plus a food court.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

17 - 26 min

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Built in 1911 in Renaissance & baroque styles, this theater presents operas, concerts & ballet.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

Day 4Immersing in Japanese-Brazilian History and Nature's Serenity

$32

$ 18

Mercure Sao Paulo Alamedas

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Museu Histórico da Imigração Japonesa no Brasil

Museum tracing the history of Japanese immigrants in Brazil through multimedia, photos & artifacts.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$31

20 - 24 min

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Landscaped park with topiary gardens, monuments & museums, plus a water fountain display.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Scenic park with museums, a planetarium, auditoriums & recreation areas with bike paths & courts.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Roaming with Wildlife, Celebrating Afro-Brazilian Culture, and Kicking off with Football

$144

$ 18

Mercure Sao Paulo Alamedas

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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Big zoo in a forested area with more than 3,000 animals & invertebrates, plus educational programs.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

25 - 30 min

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Ethnographic museum in an Oscar Niemeyer building, dedicated to the African diaspora in Brazil.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$38

22 - 27 min

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Sports museum with films, photographs & interactive exhibits documenting the history of football.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$31

Day 6Embracing Photography, Historical Splendor, and Underwater Marvels

$63

$ 9

Mercure Sao Paulo Alamedas

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Striking glass-fronted building with photography shows, a library, a cafe & Avenida Paulista views.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Spacious aquarium with thousands of animals, plus a restaurant, cinema & occasional mermaid dives.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$63

Day 7Embracing Nature's Beauty and Artistic Masterpieces

$60

$ 9

Mercure Sao Paulo Alamedas

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

Directions

Large park featuring soccer fields, bike paths, playgrounds, an amphitheater, a library & more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand

Iconic building housing one of Latin America's most important collections of renowned art.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $526 In total

Activities & Food:$442

Transport:$85