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São Paulo Unveiled

Paola Calderon

Paola Calderon

18 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through São Paulo's cultural gems, vibrant markets, and iconic museums. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Japanese immigration, marvel at world-class art, and indulge in the city's diverse cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Brazil!

Trip to São Paulo

Day 1Unveiling Japanese Heritage: Museums and History
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$63

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$ 5

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
$31
16 - 20 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.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$31
Day 2Artistic Delights: Museums and Architecture
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$92

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$ 5

Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
Iconic building housing one of Latin America's most important collections of renowned art.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$60
10 - 15 min

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Instituto Moreira Salles - IMS Paulista
Striking glass-fronted building with photography shows, a library, a cafe & Avenida Paulista views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Museu da Casa Brasileira (MCB)
Small collection of furniture, pottery & design objects, with an events program & restaurant.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$31
Day 3A Gastronomic Adventure: Markets and Science
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$25

Mercado Municipal de São Paulo
Historical building with stands selling rare fruit, vegetables & dairy produce, plus a food court.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Museu Catavento
Museum devoted to science, with a hands-on space aiming to provide social & educational experiences.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$25
Day 4Art and Sports: Galleries and Football
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$69

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$ 5

Pinacoteca de São Paulo
Longtime museum featuring 19th-century Brazilian painting & sculpture, plus educational programs.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$38
23 - 28 min

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Museu do Futebol
Sports museum with films, photographs & interactive exhibits documenting the history of football.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$31
Day 5Cultural Fusion: Afro-Brazilian Heritage and Nature
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$100

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$ 5

Museu Afro Brasil
Ethnographic museum in an Oscar Niemeyer building, dedicated to the African diaspora in Brazil.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$38
10 - 15 min

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Parque Ibirapuera
Scenic park with museums, a planetarium, auditoriums & recreation areas with bike paths & courts.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
19 - 23 min

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Aquário de São Paulo
Spacious aquarium with thousands of animals, plus a restaurant, cinema & occasional mermaid dives.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$63

Budget breakdown: $366 In total

Activities & Food:$348
Transport:$18